Lyrics
Death could not keep you in the grave
You have overcome the world
You took all sin and shame away
You have overcome the world
You're coming back again one day
You will overcome the world
Overcome the world
King Jesus
You're Victorious
All the heaven knows
You're glorious
You are Lord of All
We shout Your name
Jesus You are God
(You) Forever Reign
(Forever reign)
On Your throne of Majesty
You have overcome the world
The enemy cowers at Your feet
You have overcome the world
I know You're coming back for me
You will overcome the world
Overcome the world
King Jesus
You're Victorious
All the heaven knows
You're glorious
You are Lord of All
We shout Your name
Jesus You are God
(You) Forever Reign
(Forever reign)
You have overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
You will overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
No sickness can claim us
You're the one who has overcome the world
All disease defeated
You're the one who has overcome the world
All my chains are broken
You're the one who has overcome the world
No darkness will triumph
You're the one who has overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
Overcome the world
King Jesus
You're Victorious
All the heaven knows
You're glorious
You are Lord of All
We shout Your name
Jesus You are God
(You) Forever Reign
(Forever reign)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Overcome the World centers on the victory and reign of Jesus. The verses move from the resurrection to the removal of sin and shame, then look toward his return. The chorus answers those declarations with direct praise, naming Jesus as victorious, glorious, Lord of all, and the God who reigns forever.
John 16:33 provides the clearest biblical anchor because Jesus declares that he has overcome the world. The lyrics also echo Philippians 2:10–11 when they describe every knee bowing and every tongue confessing his lordship. References to broken chains, defeated darkness, sickness, and disease expand the song’s language of victory into areas of suffering and bondage. The repeated contrast between what Jesus has overcome and what he will overcome gives the song both a present and future horizon. Its worship is grounded in Christ’s resurrection, authority, and promised return, culminating in a sustained confession that no opposing power holds the final word.
Related Scripture
- John 16:33 Jesus tells his disciples to take heart because he has overcome the world.
- Philippians 2:10-11 Paul says every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Paul presents Christ’s resurrection as victory over death.