Lyrics
Verse 1
When I think about the state of the world
Innocent victims, boys and girls
Those attacked by the enemy
Suddenly my problems aren't as bad as they seem
Chorus
Hallelujah
I can't complain
I'm encouraged to go on
In Jesus name
Through sickness and pain
Sunshine and rain
Hallelujah anyhow
I can't complain
Verse 2
Devastation all over the land
Constant attack by the enemy's hand
Lord I thank you for your mercy
Hey, I bless your name for covering me
Bridge
There are so many with no food
no place to sleep
How can I complain when
You've been so good to me
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
I Can't Complain is a song of gratitude that puts personal troubles in perspective. The first verse thinks about the state of the world, innocent victims, boys and girls attacked by the enemy, and concludes that the singer's problems suddenly are not as bad as they seem. The chorus says Hallelujah, there is no complaining, and encouragement to go on in Jesus' name through sickness and pain, sunshine and rain.
The second verse describes devastation and constant attack, yet thanks God for mercy and for covering, and the bridge notes the many with no food and no place to sleep and asks how anyone can complain when God has been so good. The themes fit Philippians 2:14 on doing all things without complaining, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 on giving thanks, Psalm 103:2 and Lamentations 3:22-23. The honest comparison and the Hallelujah refrain give the song a humble and thankful tone.
Related Scripture
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Believers are urged to give thanks in all circumstances.
- Philippians 2:14 Believers are told to do all things without grumbling.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 The Lord's mercies are new every morning.