Caleb + Kelsey - Raise A Hallelujah/Hallelujah Lyrics
Lyrics
I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for me
I'm gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!
I'm gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
I raise a hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
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Worship Mashup: Raise A Hallelujah/Hallelujah | Caleb + Kelsey
Meaning & Inspiration
The worship mashup, "Raise A Hallelujah/Hallelujah," by Caleb + Kelsey, released on November 1, 2019, offers a powerful declaration of faith set against the backdrop of life's trials. This song isn't just a collection of beautiful sounds; it's a sonic testament to the unwavering strength found in proclaiming praise, even amidst adversity. The core message resonates deeply with the biblical principle of finding victory not through human might or circumstance, but through the act of worship itself. The repeated invocation, "I raise a hallelujah," serves as a deliberate counterpoint to surrounding difficulties, embodying the spirit of Revelation 12:11, which speaks of overcoming through the "blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony," and that they "loved not their lives unto the death." This anthem encourages listeners to lift their voices in defiance of doubt and despair, mirroring the psalmist's assertion in Psalm 34:1, "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth."
The lyrics powerfully articulate a strategy of spiritual warfare, not with earthly weapons, but with melody and praise. This concept is directly linked to the account in 2 Chronicles 20:22, where the people of Judah went out to meet their enemies with singers and musicians, and the Lord set ambushes against their enemies, leading to their defeat. The declaration that "heaven comes to fight for me" echoes the assurance found in Deuteronomy 3:22, where Joshua was told, "You shall not fear them, for the Lord your God is the one fighting for you." Furthermore, the promise that "hope will arise" from the ashes is a vivid representation of the resurrection power of Christ, as spoken of in Romans 8:11: "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to mortal bodies through his Spirit dwelling in you." The song's triumphant declaration that "Death is defeated, the King is alive!" is the very heart of the Gospel, the ultimate victory celebrated in 1 Corinthians 15:54-57: "‘Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?’ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Caleb + Kelsey's rendition emphasizes the transformative power of active praise. The willingness to "sing, in the middle of the storm" and to let praises roar "louder and louder" speaks to a conscious decision to anchor one's spirit in God's faithfulness, regardless of the surrounding chaos. This resonates with the teaching of James 5:13: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise." The overcoming of fear, stating "fear you lost your hold on me," is a direct result of embracing this victorious praise, aligning with Philippians 4:6-7, which assures peace that surpasses all understanding when we present our requests to God. The mashup, therefore, is not merely a song of comfort, but a powerful call to action, an invitation for every believer to wield the mighty weapon of Hallelujah, confident in the Lord's presence and His ultimate victory.