CeCe Winans - It Ain't Over Lyrics
Lyrics
So you got a bad report
And it doesn't look good to you
Put a praise on your lips
This is what you gotta do
Speak to your situation without hesitation
God gave me this revelation just for you
Bridge 1:
It ain't over (It ain't over)
No matter what you're going through
It ain't over (It ain't over)
God's gonna work it out for you
If you can believe
It ain't over
Trouble don't last always
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
So you gave it all you had
And you still came up short
You been faithful through it all
And you answered the call
Keep your eyes on the prize
Don't give up the faith
God has a plan for you
That's why we say
It ain't over (It ain't over)
Weeping may endure for a night
It ain't over (It ain't over)
Joy's gonna come, joy's gonna come
It ain't over
If you just believe in the morning
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over
Bridge 2:
Whose report will you believe
God has spoken
Will you receive
Oh, it ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (ooooh yeah)
Said it ain't over
Saints hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
If you just believe it ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
Bridge 2
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Listen (It ain't over)
Said it ain't over (It ain't over)
Trust me (It ain't over)
I know for myself it ain't over (It ain't over)
Oh it ain't over (It ain't over)
I believe it ain't over (It ain't over)
It's just getting started (It ain't over)
You gotta believe it ain't over (It ain't over)
I believe (I believe He's got better things for me)
I believe (I believe He's got better things for me)
I believe (I believee
Tell yourself I believe (I believe He's got better things for me)
Oh yes, it ain't over
This is just a test of your faith
(It ain't over)
Won't be like this always, just believe
(It ain't over)
Don't give in, don't give up, you can make it, hold on
(It ain't over)
Cause there's a blessing in your storm
I believe
(I believe He's got better things for me)
Speak to yourself
(I believe He's got better things for me)
Proclaim it
(I believe He's got better things for me)
Shout it out loud
(I believe He's got better things for me)
Yes He does
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
Clap your hands (It ain't over)
Cause it ain't over (It ain't over)
Stomp your feet (It ain't over)
Cause it ain't over (It ain't over)
Do your dance (It ain't over)
Cause it ain't over (It ain't over)
You gotta believe it (It ain't over)
Cause it ain't over (It ain't over)
Keep praying (It ain't over)
Cause it ain't over (It ain't over)
Keep hoping (It ain't over)
Cause it ain't over (It ain't over)
God said it (It ain't over)
And it ain't over (It ain't over)
It ain't over (It ain't over)
Yeah yeah yeah (It ain't over)
Ay, ay, ay ohhhh (It ain't over)
(It ain't over)
(It ain't over)
(It ain't over)
Video
It Ain't Ova'
Meaning & Inspiration
CeCe Winans delivered a powerful anthem of unwavering faith with the release of "It Ain't Over" on June 19, 2017. The song immediately resonated with countless individuals navigating life's inevitable storms, offering a profound message that speaks directly to the human spirit in moments of doubt and despair. At its core, "It Ain't Over" serves as a divine reminder that while earthly circumstances may present grim realities and unfavorable reports, God's perspective and ultimate plan supersede every challenge. It tells the story of resilience, encouraging the believer to shift their focus from what is seen to what is promised, affirming that current struggles are not the conclusion of their journey but rather a chapter in a larger, redemptive narrative crafted by a faithful God.
The lyrical journey of "It Ain't Over" begins by addressing the stark reality of receiving a "bad report" or facing situations that "doesn't look good." This mirrors experiences common to us all – a discouraging medical diagnosis, a financial setback, a relational breakdown, or any outcome that leaves us feeling "came up short." Yet, in the face of such adversity, Winans introduces a divine strategy: to "put a praise on your lips" and "speak to your situation without hesitation." This act of worship and declaration isn't a denial of pain, but a profound act of faith, echoing Habakkuk 3:17-18, where the prophet declares joy in the Lord even when all earthly provisions fail. It aligns with the New Testament instruction to bring everything to God with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7), understanding that our words carry spiritual weight. Speaking to one's situation, as Jesus commanded the disciples to speak to the mountain (Mark 11:23), empowers the believer to participate in faith-filled declarations, calling forth what is not yet seen, just as God "calls into existence the things that do not exist" (Romans 4:17).
The recurring declaration, "It ain't over," serves as the song's heartbeat, a spiritual rallying cry against surrender. It's a direct counter-narrative to the enemy's whispers of defeat, grounded in the unshakeable truth of God's sovereignty. The lyrics poignantly remind us that "trouble don't last always" and "weeping may endure for a night, but joy's gonna come in the morning." This echoes Psalm 30:5, a foundational verse for hope amidst sorrow. The song reinforces the assurance found in Jeremiah 29:11, that God has plans for us – plans for welfare and not for evil, to give us a future and a hope. When we feel we've given our all and "still came up short," we are encouraged to "keep your eyes on the prize" and "don't give up the faith," aligning with Paul's exhortation in Philippians 3:14 to press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
A critical turning point in the song asks, "Whose report will you believe?" This profound question challenges listeners to choose between the discouraging reports of the world or the immutable promises of God. It brings to mind the story of the Israelite spies in Numbers 13, where ten spies brought back a fearful report, leading to doubt and despair, while Joshua and Caleb presented a faith-filled account of God's power. To believe God's report is to stand on Isaiah 53:1 and beyond, trusting that what He has spoken will come to pass, regardless of immediate evidence. The song then shifts into an empowering confession: "I believe He's got better things for me." This isn't mere optimism but a deeply rooted conviction in God's abundant nature, recalling 1 Corinthians 2:9, which speaks of things "no eye has seen, no ear has heard, nor have entered into the heart of man" that God has prepared for those who love Him, and Ephesians 3:20, affirming God's ability to do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."
The song further unveils the purpose behind trials, clarifying that "this is just a test of your faith" and that there's a "blessing in your storm." This perspective transforms adversity from a punitive experience into a refining one, reflecting James 1:2-4, which encourages us to count it all joy when we meet trials of various kinds, knowing that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness. Difficult seasons are not meant to break us, but to build our endurance and reveal a deeper reliance on God's strength, leading to the discovery of blessings hidden within the very challenges we face. The song’s powerful outro, with its calls to "clap your hands," "stomp your feet," "do your dance," "keep praying," and "keep hoping," moves beyond passive belief to active, expressive faith. It encapsulates the spirit of praise and perseverance found throughout the Psalms, where every facet of life is offered to God with expectation, celebrating His unwavering faithfulness even before the full manifestation of His promises. "It Ain't Over" is more than a song; it's a prophetic declaration and an enduring call to unwavering faith, equipping believers to confront their circumstances with the assurance that with God, the final word always belongs to hope and victory.