Forrest Frank - Go Tell It Lyrics
Lyrics
(Ooo, ooo) Aye, aye
Won't you go tell it
Won't you go, ohhh, aye
(1, 2, 3, aye)
Won't you go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the (Aye) mountain (Woah, woah, aye)
That Jesus Christ (Yeah) is born (Yeah, he is, aye)
Shout it from the rooftop, shamelessly
Right where the neighbors be
Now that y'all know that, thankfully
Keeping that thang for me
When I think about him
I get so woke and predicate
I gave him nothing and to simply adore me
Now all I want to do is tell his story
'Cause he's a chain-breaker, chain-breaker
If you've got something in your way he's a way-maker
If you woke up feeling depressed he's a day-changer
If you know what I'm talking 'bout I want to hear you shouting
Go tell it on the mountain (Mountain)
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain (Mountain)
That Jesus Christ is born
(Ay, ooo, woah)
You got the world and You gave it away
It's in the spirit ain't no regular praise
Added the prove like you outed the pay
Keeping the rocks and declaring your grace
No Ricky Bobby but I lay my hands to obey
He rode a doc and this ain't no Mercedes
I live forever so you can allay me (Mmm)
'Cause he's a chain-breaker, chain-breaker
If you've got something in your way he's a way-maker
If you woke up feeling depressed he's a day-changer
If you know what I'm talking 'bout I want to hear you shouting
Go tell it on the mountain (Mountain)
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain (Mountain)
That Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it on the mountain, mountain (He's a chain-breaker, chain-breaker)
Over the hills and everywhere (If you've got something in your way He's a way-maker)
Go tell it on the mountain, mountain (If you woke up feeling depressed He's a day-changer)
That Jesus Christ is born (If you know what I'm talking 'bout I want to hear you shouting)
Go tell it on the mountain (Mountain)
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain (Mountain)
That Jesus Christ is
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Forrest Frank - Go Tell It (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Go Tell It," released on October 20, 2023, as part of Forrest Frank's album *New Hymns*, stands as a powerful contemporary rendition of an age-old Christian imperative. The song's core message draws directly from the biblical account of the Nativity, echoing the spirit of the traditional spiritual of the same name. Its purpose is undeniably to proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ, not just as a historical event, but as a foundational truth with profound personal and universal implications. Frank imbues the narrative with an urgency and relatable passion, urging listeners to internalize the good news and share it without hesitation. The repeated call to "tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere" is a vivid metaphor for disseminating the Gospel message across all boundaries and to every corner of the world, a direct parallel to the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
The song delves into the transformative power of Christ's arrival, articulating a theology of redemption and liberation. Phrases like "chain-breaker" and "way-maker" speak to the divine intervention that frees individuals from spiritual and personal bondage. This resonates with scriptures such as Isaiah 61:1, which speaks of the Spirit of the Lord being upon the Messiah to "proclaim freedom for the prisoners and open the eyes of the blind," and Romans 8:2, which assures believers that "the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death." Frank's acknowledgment of receiving something "for nothing" and his subsequent desire to "tell his story" highlights the concept of grace, the unmerited favor of God, as detailed in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The lyrical imagery of Jesus giving away the world and then declaring His grace, alongside the "proving" and "laying hands to obey," reflects the self-sacrificial nature of Christ's mission and the responsive faith it inspires, aligning with Philippians 2:5-8, which describes Christ Jesus, who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. The declaration that Christ "lived forever so you can allay me" points to the eternal life offered through faith in Him, a promise found throughout scripture, such as John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Ultimately, "Go Tell It" is an anthem of evangelism, a joyous testament to the redemptive work of Christ and a compelling invitation for all to share this life-changing truth.