Brandon Lake - Great Are You Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
All the earth will shout your praise Our hearts will cry His borns will say Great are you Lord (Come on, if you believe it declare... Say all the earth...) All the earth will shout your praise Our hearts will cry His borns will say Great are you Lord (come on, he's bigger to you hey... hey, sing all the earth...) All the earth will shout your praise (our hearts will cry) Our hearts will cry (his borns will say) His borns will say Great are you Lord (it's your breath...)
It's your breath In our lungs (so we pour'it out) So we poured out our praise Poured out our praise It's your breath in our lungs So we poured out our praise to you, oh Lord (it's your breath) It's your breath (in my lungs) In my lungs (so I give it out) So we poured out our praise Poured out our praise It's your breath (your breath) In our lungs (ehh) So we poured out our praise to you only you (come on sing great are you Lord)
We sing great are you Lord (sing great) We sing great are you Lord (ehh) We sing great are you Lord We sing great are you Lord (We sing great) We sing great are you Lord (no one like you no one beside you) We sing great are you Lord We sing great are you Lord We sing great are you Lord
Video
Gratitude + Great Are You Lord | feat. Zac Rowe | Gateway Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 14, 2022, the rendition of "Great Are You Lord" from Brandon Lake's "Gratitude" project, featuring Zac Rowe and Gateway Worship, serves as a powerful testament to the enduring message of divine majesty. This collaborative release, deeply rooted in contemporary worship, unpacks a central truth: God’s greatness is not just a theological concept but a lived reality, compelling all creation to respond in adoration. It’s a song that reaches into the very essence of existence, inviting a profound recognition of the One who sustains all.
At its core, "Great Are You Lord" is a sweeping declaration of God's sovereignty and His immeasurable nature. The song begins with a vision of universal praise, stating that "All the earth will shout your praise," a sentiment echoing throughout Scripture, particularly in passages like Psalm 66:4 which proclaims, "All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name." This isn't merely a human aspiration but a divine expectation, where every corner of creation, from the highest mountains to the deepest seas, intrinsically points back to its Creator. This global chorus is joined by an intimate, personal response: "Our hearts will cry," signifying a worship that springs from deep within, a sincere and unfiltered expression of love and awe, much like the broken and contrite heart God does not despise, as noted in Psalm 51:17. The intriguing phrase "His borns will say" adds another layer, pointing to those who are born of Him, His children, or those spiritually reborn through faith. This implies a unique understanding and revelation of God's greatness that comes from a personal relationship and spiritual lineage, a declaration akin to the new creation referenced in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where everything becomes new in Christ.
The song then pivots to the foundational reason for this outpouring of praise, articulating a profound theological truth with simple elegance: "It's your breath in our lungs, so we poured out our praise." This line is a direct acknowledgment of God as the Giver of life itself. From the very first breath breathed into Adam (Genesis 2:7) to the continuous supply of oxygen that fills every living being, our existence is entirely dependent on Him. Acts 17:25 eloquently states that God "himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else." Recognizing this ultimate dependence transforms praise from an obligation into a natural, spontaneous response. It’s not just a song; it's a surrender, a giving back of what was first given to us. To "pour out our praise" suggests an abundant, unreserved offering, holding nothing back, much like pouring out an anointing oil—a lavish, generous act of devotion. This aligns with the Psalmist's call to "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalm 103:2), where the very act of living becomes an invitation to declare His goodness.
The repeated refrain, "We sing great are you Lord," serves as the anchor, a steadfast affirmation that cuts through doubt and distraction. It’s a simple yet profound truth, continually reinforced, much like the unending praise described in Revelation 4:8, where heavenly beings ceaselessly declare, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" This unwavering declaration reminds us that God's greatness is an unchanging attribute, independent of our circumstances or feelings. He is great because He is God, worthy of all glory and honor. This song, in its directness and scriptural depth, encourages a posture of humble adoration and an active expression of gratitude. It's a reminder that every breath we take is a gift, a fresh opportunity to join the universal chorus and proclaim the incomparable majesty of our Creator, whose greatness truly knows no bounds.