Citizens - Greater Than Lyrics
Lyrics
Your power
Your presence
Your patience
Is greater than
My worries
My questions
My failures
It’s always been
Your goodness
Your glory
Your grandness
That’s greater than
My future
My longings
My answers
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
Your power
Your presence
Your patience
Is greater than
My worries
My questions
My failures
It’s always been
Your goodness
Your glory
Your grandness
That’s greater than
My future
My longings
My answers
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted
Rejoice in Him
Rejoice in Him
Think of all that He’s been holding
Tell Him thank you and rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice in Him
Rejoice in Him
Think of all that He’s been holding
Tell Him thank you and rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice
Rejoice in Him
Greater Than
Artist: Citizens
Writers: Zach Bolen and Jay Hendricks
Video
Citizens - Greater Than (Official Live Acoustic Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Citizens delivered a powerful affirmation of divine sovereignty with their track, "Greater Than," released as an Official Live Acoustic Video on October 27, 2023. This song, penned by Zach Bolen and Jay Hendricks, serves as a profound declaration, guiding souls away from the weight of human limitations and toward the boundless nature of God. Its core message is a direct challenge to the human tendency to overthink, over-worry, and over-rely on self, instead presenting an awe-inspiring vision of a God whose character and capabilities transcend every earthly concern and desire. It’s an invitation to recalibrate one’s perspective, shifting from the overwhelming noise of personal struggles to the absolute supremacy of the Divine.
The opening lines immediately establish a striking contrast, pitting God’s enduring attributes against our fleeting anxieties. When the song declares God’s "power," it speaks to an omnipotence that dwarfs any human limitation, echoing Scripture’s promise that God is able to do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine" (Ephesians 3:20). His "presence" is a comforting truth, an omnipresence that reminds us we are never truly alone, much like the Psalmist who recognized there is nowhere to flee from God’s Spirit, for He is always there (Psalm 139:7-10). And His "patience" underscores a divine long-suffering that defies our impatience, aligning with the truth that the Lord is "not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish" (2 Peter 3:9). These divine realities are set against "my worries," which are the daily anxieties that Scripture repeatedly urges us to cast upon Him (Philippians 4:6-7); "my questions," representing the human quest for understanding that often finds its ultimate answer not in logic, but in trusting God’s higher ways (Isaiah 55:8-9); and "my failures," a raw acknowledgment of sin and imperfection, met with the promise of forgiveness for those who confess (1 John 1:9). This initial declaration is a foundational comfort, assuring us that even our deepest human struggles are fully encompassed by God's unwavering nature.
Continuing this theme, the song elevates God’s intrinsic being even beyond our loftiest aspirations and perceived certainties. "Your goodness," as articulated, points to God’s inherent benevolence, a truth affirmed by tasting and seeing that "the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8), and recognizing that His goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives (Psalm 23:6). His "glory" is His intrinsic majesty and splendor, the uncontainable radiance that fills the earth (Isaiah 6:3) and to which all honor belongs (Romans 11:36). And His "grandness" speaks to the sheer, incomprehensible scale of His being and creation, as Job’s narrative eloquently portrays the Creator's vastness beyond human comprehension (Job 38-41). These towering attributes stand "greater than my future," acknowledging that human planning pales in comparison to God’s sovereign direction (Proverbs 16:9) and His perfect plans to give us hope (Jeremiah 29:11). They are greater than "my longings," reminding us that our desires, often earthly and fleeting, are superseded by the fulfillment found in delighting in the Lord Himself (Psalm 37:4). Lastly, God’s reality is greater than "my answers," subtly challenging our reliance on human wisdom and self-derived solutions, instead calling us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). The profound truth woven through these lines is that God is not just a solution to our problems; He is the ultimate reality that inherently surpasses and fulfills all that we are and all that we seek.
The chorus, a powerful refrain of "You’re greater than all I’ve ever wanted," serves as the song’s anchor, a direct and heartfelt confession that God Himself is the supreme good. This line encapsulates the spiritual truth found in Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You." It declares that beyond all circumstances, desires, or understanding, God alone is the ultimate object of worship and satisfaction, fulfilling the deepest cravings of the human spirit in a way no earthly thing ever could. It’s a profound realization that our greatest longings are not for things, but for the Giver of all things.
The song then moves from theological affirmation to a call to active worship and gratitude in its bridge: "Rejoice in Him... Think of all that He’s been holding. Tell Him thank you and rejoice." This is a clear directive to engage in joyful praise, not as a fleeting emotion but as a deliberate posture of the heart, aligning with Paul’s exhortation to "rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4). The instruction to "think of all that He’s been holding" invites contemplation of God’s steadfast sustenance and sovereign control over creation and our lives, reminding us that in Him "all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17). This meditative reflection naturally leads to a spirit of thanksgiving, urging us to "tell Him thank you," a biblical command to be grateful in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). "Greater Than" by Citizens, therefore, is more than just a song; it's a theological meditation set to music, skillfully guiding the soul through a journey of surrender and adoration. It profoundly articulates the expansive nature of God, patiently dismantling human egocentricity and rebuilding faith upon the unshakeable foundation of His limitless being, encouraging all who encounter it to live in the freedom and joy that comes from truly believing that He is indeed greater than all.