Brandon Lake + Bethel Music - We Praise You Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Let praise be a weapon that silences the enemy
Let praise be a weapon that conquers all anxiety
Let is rise, let praise arise
Verse 2
We sing your name in the dark and it changes everything
We sing with all we are and we claim your victory
Let is rise, let praise arise
Chorus
We’ll see You break down every wall
We’ll watch the giants fall
Fear cannot survive when we praise You
The God of breakthrough’s on our side
Forever lift Him high
With all creation cry, God we praise You
Interlude
Oh, we praise You, oh
Verse 3
Let faith be the song that overcomes the raging sea
Let faith be the song that calms the storm inside of me
Let it rise, let praise arise
Bridge
This is what living looks like
This is what freedom feels like
This is what heaven sounds like
We praise You, we praise You
Video
Brandon Lake - Praise You Anywhere (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as a studio single on March 27, 2020, Brandon Lake and Bethel Music’s "We Praise You" emerges as a potent anthem of spiritual warfare and unshakeable hope, rooted deeply in biblical truth. The song’s genesis, while not explicitly detailed in its release, resonates with the broader context of contemporary worship music that seeks to empower believers through declaration and faith. The core message of "We Praise You" centers on the transformative power of praise, not as a mere expression of emotion, but as an active weapon against spiritual opposition and internal turmoil. The lyrics boldly proclaim that praise is a force that can silence the enemy and conquer anxiety, echoing the sentiment found in scripture where praise is depicted as a strategic tool for victory. For instance, the concept of praise as a weapon is powerfully illustrated in 2 Chronicles 20:22, where the Israelites, facing overwhelming odds, sent singers ahead of their army, and their praise caused confusion among their enemies, leading to their defeat. Similarly, the song's assertion that singing God's name in the dark changes everything finds its parallel in Psalm 119:105, which states, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path," implying that even in darkness, God's presence and the act of declaring His name provide guidance and transformation.
The chorus, "We’ll see You break down every wall, we’ll watch the giants fall," is a direct invocation of God’s power to overcome insurmountable obstacles. This imagery is deeply biblical, recalling stories like the walls of Jericho falling after the Israelites marched around them (Joshua 6), and David’s victory over the giant Goliath with just a sling (1 Samuel 17). The declaration that "Fear cannot survive when we praise You" speaks to the inherent inability of fear to coexist with genuine worship and trust in God. This resonates with verses like 1 John 4:18, which states, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." The song further emphasizes God's role as the "God of breakthrough," a title that encapsulates His consistent action throughout scripture in delivering His people from bondage and difficulty, whether it be the Exodus from Egypt or countless other instances of divine intervention. The final lines of the chorus, "With all creation cry, God we praise You," expand the scope of worship to a universal acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, echoing the call in Revelation 7:12 for all creation to give glory and honor to God.
Moving into the verses and bridge, the song refines its message by equating faith with praise, presenting "faith be the song that overcomes the raging sea" and "calms the storm inside of me." This ties directly into Jesus’ interactions with His disciples, such as calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41), demonstrating His authority over nature. The internal storm metaphor speaks to the peace that faith and praise bring to the individual soul, a concept found in Isaiah 26:3: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." The bridge offers a powerful summation of the experiential reality of living a life surrendered to God: "This is what living looks like, this is what freedom feels like, this is what heaven sounds like." These phrases articulate the tangible and profound impact of a faith-filled, praise-driven life, suggesting that true abundant life and freedom are found in devotion to God, as promised in John 10:10. Ultimately, "We Praise You" is more than just a song; it is an invitation to engage in an active, faith-filled response to life’s challenges, weaponizing praise and faith to experience the victorious power of God.