Elevation Worship - GOODBYE YESTERDAY Lyrics
Lyrics
Hands up
Goodbye yesterday I'm living in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways Praise the Lord I've been born again
Goodbye yesterday I'm living in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways Praise the Lord I've been born again Yeah
Oh, I've been born again
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in You traded my sorrow for something to sing Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in
Goodbye yesterday I'm living in the light of a new day I won't waste another minute in my old ways Praise the Lord I've been born again
Goodbye yesterday The Spirit of the Lord is upon me I've got resurrection in my veins Praise the Lord I've been born
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in You traded my sorrow for something to sing Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in Traded my sorrow for something to sing Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in
Come on we say
I have decided To follow Jesus The world behind The cross before And I won't turn back
I have decided To follow Jesus The world behind The cross before And I won't turn back
Sing I have decided (I have decided) To follow Jesus (To follow Jesus) I'm gonna leave the world behind me The world behind The cross before me I won't turn back
And I have decided (I have decided) To follow Jesus (To follow Jesus) The world behind The world behind The cross before And I won't turn back
Singing and I won't turn back (And I won't turn back) And I won't turn back (I won't turn back) No, no, no,no, no The world behind The cross before And I won't turn back
Say and I won't turn back (I won't turn back) I won't turn back (I won't turn back) Hey, no, no The world behind The cross before And I won't turn back
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in You traded my sorrow for something to sing Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in
Again and again and again and again You rescued me out of the mess I was in You traded my sorrow for something to sing Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in Ohh
Praise the Lord I've been born again Praise the Lord I've been born again
Hands up, hands up
Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in Ah yeah
Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in Yeah, yeah Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in You ought to dance for the Lord Dancing on the grave that I once lived in
Dancing on the grave that I once lived in Dancing on the grave that I once lived in Dancing on the grave that I once lived in Dancing on the grave
Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in Dancing on the grave that I once lived in Dancing on the grave that I once lived in Praise the Lord I've been born again
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GOODBYE YESTERDAY | Elevation Rhythm & Gracie Binion
Meaning & Inspiration
"GOODBYE YESTERDAY," a powerful new anthem from Elevation Rhythm featuring Gracie Binion, emerged on May 10, 2024, immediately setting a vibrant tone of liberation and renewed commitment. This song isn't just a collection of verses; it’s a full-throated declaration of the transformative power of faith, inviting everyone to step out of their past and into a present infused with divine life. It speaks directly to the profound experience of spiritual rebirth, moving beyond the confines of former mistakes and embracing the fresh start offered through Christ.
The core narrative of "GOODBYE YESTERDAY" is one of radical transformation and the defiant joy that follows. It paints a vivid picture of someone decisively turning their back on old patterns and former struggles, encapsulated by the repeated phrase, "I'm living in the light of a new day, I won't waste another minute in my old ways, Praise the Lord I've been born again." This resonates deeply with the biblical promise of new creation found in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" It's a testament to the Spirit's work, a personal testimony that God doesn't just forgive sins but radically reorients one's entire existence. The song courageously declares a shift from a life dictated by human failing to one guided by divine purpose, mirroring Romans 6:4, where we are described as having been "buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."
Central to the song's profound impact is the evocative line, "You rescued me out of the mess I was in, You traded my sorrow for something to sing, Now I'm dancing on the grave that I once lived in." This isn't merely a statement of gratitude; it's a celebration of outright victory. The imagery of being "rescued out of the mess" brings to mind Psalm 40:2, where the psalmist recounts being lifted "out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire." Furthermore, the concept of trading sorrow for song echoes Isaiah 61:3, where God promises "to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." The most striking metaphor, "dancing on the grave that I once lived in," powerfully illustrates triumph over spiritual death and the complete severance from a life bound by sin. It’s a joyful and audacious declaration of freedom, a living embodiment of Paul's triumph in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?... But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." This isn't just surviving; it's thriving in the face of what once held us captive. The Spirit's indwelling presence, declared with "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, I've got resurrection in my veins," reinforces the truth of Romans 8:11, where the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead now gives life to mortal bodies.
The song then gracefully weaves in the timeless hymn, "I have decided to follow Jesus, The world behind, The cross before, And I won't turn back." This inclusion serves as a steadfast anchor, grounding the energetic declarations of new life in a deliberate, unwavering commitment. It's a public affirmation of discipleship, reflecting the call of Luke 9:23 for believers to "deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." This commitment involves leaving the "world behind," echoing Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul speaks of "forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead," pressing on toward the prize. The repeated affirmation of "I won't turn back" isn't a mere promise; it's a declaration of a fixed heart, a resolved spirit, and an enduring walk with Christ. "GOODBYE YESTERDAY" is a profound and moving invitation to embrace the fullness of a life transformed, offering a vibrant soundtrack to anyone ready to step into their new identity in faith, leaving all former things joyfully behind. It’s a testament to the unending grace that empowers us to not just move on, but to dance on the very grave of our past.