Free Worship - Forever You Are Good Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Step into the atmosphere
Sing about all that He's done
Freedom says that you are near
Into Your presence I will run
Pre Chorus
Clap my clap my hands
Catch the beat and dance
Lift my voice and sing
Sing it out shout it out
Chorus
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
That's who You are
That's who You are
Verse 1
Stepping into heavens sound
Lifting up a higher praise
Together we will make it loud
Nothing standing in our way
Pre Chorus
Clap my clap my hands
Catch the beat and dance
Lift my voice and sing
Sing it out shout it out
Chorus
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
That's who You are
That's who You are
Bridge
You turn my mourning into dancing
You turn my sorrow into joy
You take my heart and captivate it
With Your love with Your love
Chorus
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
That's who You are
That's who You are
Refrain
Won't He do it
Yes He will
Won't He do it
Yes He will
Won't He do it
Yes He will
Won't He do it
Yes He will
Refrain
We will dance dance dance
Clap our hands hands hands
All day
We will dance dance dance
Clap our hands hands hands
All day
Chorus
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
Forever You are good good good
That's who You are
That's who You are
Video
Forever You Are Good-Free Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Free Worship's "Forever You Are Good," released on May 13, 2016, as part of their album *For Your Glory*, stands as a vibrant declaration of God's unchanging character, inviting believers into an experience of joyful and unreserved worship. The song immediately establishes a call to action, urging us to "step into the atmosphere" and "sing about all that He's done." This opening is a powerful reminder that worship is not merely an internal thought but an active entry into God’s presence, where the freedom found in His nearness compels us to run to Him. It echoes the psalmist’s invitation to "enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise" (Psalm 100:4), emphasizing that our approach to God is always met with an open invitation to experience His Spirit.
The song quickly builds an energetic response, encouraging physical expressions of praise: "Clap my clap my hands, Catch the beat and dance, Lift my voice and sing." This isn't just a suggestion but an instruction to engage every part of our being in worship, mirroring biblical accounts of fervent praise. From Psalm 47:1, which commands, "Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy," to passages celebrating dancing before the Lord (Psalm 149:3), the lyrics reflect a profound understanding that our praise can be both physical and vocal, a joyful noise that makes His goodness known. This collective outpouring of adoration culminates in the powerful and repetitive chorus, a foundational truth that reverberates with certainty: "Forever You are good good good, That's who You are." This isn't just an observation about God's actions but a definitive statement about His very nature, echoing 1 Chronicles 16:34, which declares, "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!" It firmly grounds our worship in the unchanging truth of who God is.
The second verse continues this theme of elevation, "Stepping into heavens sound, Lifting up a higher praise, Together we will make it loud, Nothing standing in our way." Here, the song shifts from merely entering an atmosphere to *stepping into heaven's sound*, suggesting a deeper, more profound connection to divine worship. It speaks to a collective journey, a united voice making praise loud and unhindered. This reflects the reality that our worship on earth joins a heavenly chorus (Revelation 4:8-11) and that through Christ, all barriers to God's presence have been removed (Hebrews 10:19-22). The assurance that "nothing standing in our way" reinforces the boldness and freedom believers have in approaching God, confident that our praise can transcend earthly limitations and draw us closer to the divine.
The bridge offers a deeply moving testament to God's transformative power, articulating the profound impact His love has on individual lives: "You turn my mourning into dancing, You turn my sorrow into joy, You take my heart and captivate it, With Your love." This segment directly references the beautiful promise found in Psalm 30:11, "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness." It speaks to God's tender compassion and His ability to redeem even our deepest pains, replacing them with celebration and comfort. His love isn't passive; it actively captivates and restores the heart, drawing us into a deeper intimacy with Him. This transformative work is a cornerstone of Christian faith, reminding us that God is not only good in abstract but profoundly good in His active intervention in our lives, bringing hope and healing.
The subsequent refrains further amplify the message of unwavering faith and continuous praise. The declaration "Won't He do it, Yes He will" is a powerful affirmation of God's faithfulness and His ability to fulfill His promises. It’s a bold statement of trust, echoing Paul's confidence in Philippians 1:6 that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." This refrain serves as a personal and collective reassurance, strengthening belief in God's active involvement and unfailing commitment. This declaration of trust then flows seamlessly into another expression of perpetual praise: "We will dance dance dance, Clap our hands hands hands, All day." This isn't a fleeting moment of worship but a sustained, joyous response to God's goodness, a commitment to live in continuous adoration. It paints a picture of a life immersed in worship, a life where every day offers a reason to celebrate God's constant presence and unfailing goodness. "Forever You Are Good" ultimately calls us to embrace a lifestyle of joyful, uninhibited worship, grounded in the unshakeable truth of God's eternal goodness, recognizing that His character is the very foundation of our hope and our praise.