Bri Babineaux - He Paid It All (NOLA Style Reprise) Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
There's a new Song Rising
Oh, I can Hear it
And it's coming from People
That used to be Bound by Chains
I know that Freedom is coming
Oh, I can Hear it
And once Heaven Touches Earth
We will never be the same
Pre-Chorus
So Let's Respond
To what He's doing
Let's start by (this Declaration)
Chorus
Freedom came at a Price
(He Paid it all,
He Paid it all)
Once was dead, now I'm Alive
(He Paid it all,
He Paid it all)
And I'll never be the same
Verse 2
Healing's coming
All sickness Defeated
And by His Blood
He made me whole again
Every curse is Broken
By the Power of that Name
He has never lost a Fight
Now we walk in Victory
Pre-Chorus
So Let's Respond
To what He's doing
Let's start by (this Declaration)
Chorus
Freedom came at a Price
(He Paid it all,
He Paid it all)
Once was dead, now I'm Alive
(He Paid it all,
He Paid it all)
And I'll never be the same
Bridge
Joy Unspeakable
Full of Glory
Peace like a River
That's ever Flowing
Hope like a Flood
And it won't be contained
Hallelujah x4
Video
He Paid It All (NOLA Style Reprise) (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Bri Babineaux's "He Paid It All (NOLA Style Reprise)," featured on the 2021 Deluxe Edition of "The Encounter Continues," is a powerful declaration of liberation and redemption. The song resonates with a profound message rooted in the foundational truths of the Christian faith, specifically the sacrificial atonement of Jesus Christ. At its core, the track speaks to a transformative experience, moving from a state of bondage – whether to sin, sickness, or despair – into the fullness of freedom and wholeness found in Christ. The opening verse paints a vivid picture of this transition, describing a "new song rising" from those who were once "bound by chains," an echo of Isaiah 61:1 which speaks of the Lord anointing "the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." This spiritual emancipation is not a mere wish, but a tangible reality, as Babineaux articulates the certainty that "Heaven touches Earth," initiating a change that is irreversible.
The pre-chorus serves as a direct call to action, urging a response to God's work with a "declaration." This aligns with the biblical imperative to confess our faith, as Romans 10:9 states, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." The repetition in the chorus, "He Paid it all," is the central thesis of the song, emphasizing the completed work of Christ on the cross as the singular source of freedom and new life. This is the crux of the Gospel message, that through His blood, we are made alive, echoing Ephesians 2:1, "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins." The lyric "Once was dead, now I'm Alive" powerfully captures this resurrection truth, a testament to the victory over death and sin.
Verse two expands on the implications of this redemption, specifically addressing healing and the breaking of curses. The assertion that "Healing's coming, All sickness Defeated" and that "by His Blood He made me whole again" points directly to Christ's vicarious suffering for our well-being, as foretold in Isaiah 53:5: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." The "broken" curses and the undefeated "Fight" refer to Christ's ultimate triumph over the powers of darkness, a victory that believers now walk in, as described in Colossians 2:15: "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." The bridge then transitions into a description of the abundant blessings that accompany this redeemed life: "Joy unspeakable, Full of Glory," "Peace like a River," and "Hope like a Flood." These are not fleeting emotions but enduring spiritual realities, described in 1 Peter 1:8-9 regarding the joy that comes from faith, and in Isaiah 66:12, which speaks of peace flowing like a river. The repeated "Hallelujah" throughout the bridge signifies the overwhelming praise and worship due to God for His finished work. Ultimately, "He Paid It All (NOLA Style Reprise)" is more than a song; it is a theological declaration set to music, an invitation to embrace the totality of what Christ has accomplished for us, and a powerful reminder that through His sacrifice, we are eternally transformed.