Lyrics
When I was down and out, Jesus he brought me out, and I've got a reason
(I've got a reason to praise the Lord)
When I was deep in sin, and I had no peace within, I've got a reason
(I've got a reason to praise the Lord)
For He's been so good to me
He gave me the victory
Walked right by my side
Always be my guide
Oh when I was down and out, Jesus he brought me out, and I've got a reason
(I've got a reason to praise the Lord)
When I was deep in sin, and I had no peace within, I've got a reason
(I've got a reason to praise the Lord)
[Bridge:]
[Choir:]
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
[Lead:]
Praise Him all creatures here below
[Choir:]
Praise Him above the heavenly host
[Lead:]
I praise Him for He's given me the Holy Ghost
[Verse]
[Vamp: Choir Repeat After Lead Singer]
[Lead:]
I'll praise Him,
[Choir:]
I'll praise Him,
[Lead:]
With my hands
[Choir:]
Withy my hands
And I'll praise Him in the dance
I'll praise Him that's my choice
Yes I'll praise Him
I've got a reason to praise the Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
Ive Got A Reason (Drapers Legacy) builds praise from a testimony of rescue. The opening lines remember being down, trapped in sin, and without inward peace before Jesus brought deliverance. That change supplies the repeated reason to praise: God has shown goodness, granted victory, stayed near, and provided guidance. The song treats worship as a chosen response to grace rather than a reaction dependent on present circumstances.
Psalm 40:2-3 offers a close biblical parallel to the movement from being brought out of a desperate place to receiving a new song of praise. The bridge expands personal testimony into the familiar doxology, calling all creation and the heavenly host to honor the giver of every blessing. The final vamp then makes praise physical and public through lifted hands, dance, and repeated voices. Psalm 150:4 supports that imagery by naming dance among the ways God may be praised. Together, the sections join salvation, gratitude, congregational song, and embodied worship around one clear reason: the goodness of the Lord.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 40:2-3 The psalm moves from being lifted out of distress to receiving a new song of praise.
- Psalm 150:4 The verse includes dance among the expressions of praise offered to God.