Lyrics
Verse 1
I want to be like Mary
Who poured her oil at His feet
Laying down her dignity
Surrendering it all to the King
Verse 2
I want to be like David
Who danced away his majesty
A ruler bowed to royalty
A king after the heart of the king
Chorus
Worthy is the Lord
Of all I have and more
Worthy is the Lord
You are worthy worthy
You and You alone
Are seated on the throne
Worthy is the Lord
You are worthy worthy
Verse 3
I want to be like Moses
Giving up his Robe and Crown
For wilderness and desert ground
Because that’s where holy fire is found
So that’s where you can find me now
Bridge
Take my worship all of me
I’ll pour my oil at your feet
Take my dancing take my pride
I’m all yours undignified
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Undignified is a song of wholehearted worship built on three Bible figures. Mary is the first, remembered for pouring her oil at Jesus' feet and laying down her dignity, a scene told in John 12:3 and Luke 7:38. David is next, who danced before the Lord until a ruler bowed to royalty, as described in 2 Samuel 6:14-22. Moses is third, giving up robe and crown for wilderness and desert ground, which draws on Hebrews 11:24-26 and the burning bush of Exodus 3.
The chorus names the Lord as worthy of all and seated on the throne, and the bridge turns the stories into a personal offering of worship, oil, dancing and pride poured out at His feet. The phrase "I'm all yours undignified" sums up the song's idea that praise is worth more than appearances. The lines are simple and repetitive, and the mood is humble and joyful.
Related Scripture
- John 12:3 Mary anoints Jesus' feet with costly perfume.
- 2 Samuel 6:14-22 David dances before the Lord with all his might.
- Hebrews 11:24-26 Moses chooses suffering with God's people over the treasures of Egypt.