Lyrics
Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh
You lifted me up out of the pit,
You set my feet upon a solid rock,
Put a new song in my mouth,
Gave me reason to sing,
You gave me a song of praise.
Chorus:
You gave a song,
Made me go on,
Singing praises to your name.
You are my King, you are my Lord,
You're forevermore the same.
I want to praise you, praise you, praise you, praise you,
Praise your holy name,
You gave a song,
Made me go on,
Praising your name,
You gave a song,
Made me go on,
Praising your name.
Now every day has true meaning,
I know the reason why you placed me here.
I've devoted my life,
To bring honor to You,
You gave me a song of praise.
(Chorus)
I want to praise you, praise you, praise you, praise you,
Praise your holy name,
You gave a song,
Made me go on,
Praising your name, praising your name,
You gave a song,
Made me go on,
Praising your name.
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Meaning & Inspiration
You Gave a Song frames praise as the response to divine rescue. Its opening image of being lifted from a pit and placed on solid rock closely echoes Psalm 40, including the gift of a new song. The singer moves from danger and instability into gratitude, declaring that God has supplied both a reason to sing and the strength to continue. Repetition in the chorus keeps the emphasis on Gods unchanging kingship and holy name.
The second verse connects that rescue with purpose. Daily life now carries meaning, and devotion is expressed through a desire to honor God. Praise is therefore more than a passing reaction in the lyric; it becomes the direction of an entire life. The song combines personal testimony, worship, and perseverance in simple language, presenting singing as a continuing acknowledgment of who God is and what he has done.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 40:2-3 The psalm describes rescue from a pit, firm footing, and a new song of praise.
- Psalm 96:1-2 The psalm calls Gods people to sing a new song and praise his name.
- Hebrews 13:15 The verse describes continual praise offered to God through confessing his name.