Jekalyn Carr - You Will Win Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
The enemy came up against your home
The enemy came up against your children
The enemy came up against your name
The enemy came up against your character
Chorus 1
(Despite it, what it looks like)
You will win, win
You will win, win
Verse 2
The enemy came up against your health
The enemy came up against your finance (your finance)
The enemy came up against your vision
The enemy came up against your business
Chorus 2
(Despite it, what it looks like)
You will win, win
You will win, win
You will win, win
You will win, win
I know you're hurt
I know you're torn
I know you're broken but
You will win
All of those may be facts
But the truth still remains
That in the name of Jesus
You will win!
Refrain 1
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
(It's my winning season)
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
(It's my winning season)
Everything attached to me wins
Everything attached to me wins
Everything attached to me wins
(Everything attached to me wins)
Chorus 3
You will win, win
You will win, win
You will win, win
You will win, win
Refrain 2
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
Everything attached to me wins
Everything attached to me wins
Everything attached to me wins
Everything attached to me wins
Everything attached to me wins
Interlude
Spoken
The Lord told me
He said, anybody can fight
But the question is: can you win?
I came to tell somebody up in here tonight
That there's something on the inside of you
That's gonna help you win in this season
And it's ?, the champion
You gotta open up your mouth
And shout, "I am a champion"
Everything attached to you wins
(Everything attached to me wins)
I said everything attached to you wins
(Everything attached to me wins)
Can you point to your neighbor and say:
Everything attached to you wins
(Everything attached to me wins)
Everything attached to you wins
(Everything attached to me wins)
Refrain 3
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
It's your winning season
Everything attached to me wins
Interlude
Refrain 4
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
Interlude
Refrain 5
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
It's my winning season
Everything attached to me wins
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You Will Win by Jekalyn Carr
Meaning & Inspiration
Jekalyn Carr’s powerful single, "You Will Win," released on September 15, 2017, from the album of the same name, stands as a resounding declaration of faith and an anthem for perseverance. This track arrived at a time when many were seeking solid ground amidst personal trials, offering a spiritual anchor through its unwavering message. Rather than merely recounting struggles, the song immediately provides a divine perspective, positioning victory as a guaranteed outcome for those who trust in a higher power. It's a testament to Carr's anointing as a prophetic voice in gospel music, delivering not just a melody but a mandate from heaven.
The core meaning of "You Will Win" directly confronts the various forms of adversity that people face daily, whether spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial. Carr systematically lists the common battlegrounds where "the enemy" wages war: one's home, children, name, character, health, finances, vision, and business. This exhaustive enumeration ensures that almost any listener can find their current struggle reflected in the lyrics, making the message incredibly relatable. The brilliance of the song lies in its immediate counterpoint to these troubles, not with a promise that the struggles will vanish instantly, but with an assurance that despite their presence and intensity, the ultimate outcome is victory. It's a reminder that trials are not deterrents to triumph but often the very arenas where God’s power is most profoundly displayed. This resonates deeply with the Scripture in James 1:2-4, which encourages believers to "consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
Delving into the song’s profound analysis, Carr brilliantly differentiates between "facts" and "truth." When she sings, "I know you're hurt, I know you're torn, I know you're broken but You will win! All of those may be facts, but the truth still remains that in the name of Jesus You will win!" she is delivering a fundamental biblical principle. It's a fact that we experience pain, loss, and hardship; these are undeniable realities of life in a fallen world. However, the *truth* is a higher reality, anchored in God’s unchanging word and the finished work of Jesus Christ. This truth declares victory even when circumstances scream defeat. The phrase "in the name of Jesus" is not a mere religious add-on but a declaration of authority and power, echoing Philippians 2:9-11, which states that God has given Jesus "the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow." This spiritual truth overrides any physical or emotional "fact" of suffering.
The repeated refrain, "It's my winning season," transforms a static affirmation into an active, prophetic declaration. This isn't wishful thinking but a bold proclamation of faith, calling forth what God has already ordained. It aligns with the principle of speaking things into existence (Romans 4:17) and declaring God's promises over one's life. The powerful expansion, "Everything attached to me wins," extends the scope of personal victory to one's entire sphere of influence—family, work, ministry, and relationships. This reflects the biblical concept of blessing overflowing from an individual to their household and beyond, as seen in the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:2-3, where Abraham's blessing was intended to impact "all peoples on earth." The interlude, where Carr speaks, solidifies this by inviting the audience to proclaim themselves champions, reinforcing that the fight may be real, but the capacity to win is inherent through Christ. It's an empowering call to own one's spiritual identity, reminding us of Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." "You Will Win" serves as a powerful reminder that our faith is not in our circumstances, but in the God who has already secured our triumph, empowering us to stand firm and declare our victory no matter what lies before us.