Jonathan Nelson - I Give You Glory Lyrics
Lyrics
My dad told me after a move like that
It's nothing left to do but to celebrate
Okay I don't know who I'm talking to tonight
I said it's nothing left to do but to celebrate
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
I say we about to seal it with a praise
See I don't know if you're ready
This is an SOS moment
So I need a little more room, little room right here
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
Anybody ready to bless the Lord in here tonight?
I said is anybody ready to lose your mind?
Cause the devil lost again
I need everybody to jump with me
Like they say
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
I need you to look back over your life
Look back over last year
The fact that you're still standing
Is proof that the devil didn't win
Can I do it one more time? (yeah)
Ya'll help me do it, come on
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
Are ya'll ready over here? (yeah)
Are ya'll ready over here? (yeah)
Ya'll don't sound - are ya'll tired?
Are you ready to praise the Lord?
If the devil did not win
I want you to lose your mind on this song
We're gonna praise him
We're gonna dance
Cause we are free tonight
Tell your neighbour I'm free
(I'm free)
Can I do it one last time right here?
Everybody do it with me
Here we go, ya'll ready?
One - two - one - two - three - hey
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
Yeah
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
Yeah
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
Hey
I give you glory (hey)
I give you praise (hey)
Cause my enemy
Did not triumph
Everybody clap - clap - clap - clap
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Hey, hey
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Ya'll got it
My dance says
I can have it
Ah my dance says
I can possess it
Ah
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Say it
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
It's mine, say it
It's mine
Hey
It's mine
My peace
It's mine
My sanity
It's mine
Yes sir
My healing
It's mine
My breakthrough
It's mine
Possessions
It's mine
Ohh
It's mine
Yeah
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Hey my dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Shout it out
Whoa - oa
Whoa - oa
Whoa - oa
Whoa - oa
Whoa - oa
Hey
Whoa - oa
Now everybody put your hands on it - clap - clap
Whoo!
Romans sixteen and twenty it says:
The God of peace will crush Satan under my feet
Somebody say the God of peace (the God of peace)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under my feet (under my feet)
I need you to get your feet ready up in this building
Whoo!
My dance has crushed Satan
Where?
Under my feet
And I declare- what we gon' declare?
I got victory
My dance said (my dance)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under (under my feet)
I declare (I declare)
What you gon' declare?
I got victory
My dance said (my dance)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under (under my feet)
Say it now, say it
I declare
What you gon' say?
I got victory
Everybody lift it up
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Everybody clap your
If you got victory in here tonight
I need you to prove it with your praise
No way, no way
One - two
Everybody praise him
Whoo!
My dance will crush Satan
One - two
My dance
My dance will crush satan
Under (under my feet)
And I (I)
Declare (declare)
Whoa
I got victory
My dance
Crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Whooo!
Under my feet
And I (I)
Declare (declare)
Whoo
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Little bit louder now
I got victory
Little bit louder now
I got victory
Little bit louder now
I got victory
Whaaaaaaa!
Ya'll don't sound like you got victory in here
If you got victory in here scream
One - two
Scream!
One - two
One - two
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
Whoo!
I got victory
Oh Jesus
I got victory
Jesus
I need my family come dance with me
I need my family come dance with me
Get yourself a praise partner
Grab em
Grab em
And dance with them now
Grab em
One more time now
One more time now
Ask your neighbour
Will you dance with me?
Will you dance with me?
Will you, will you, will you, will you?
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
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Jonathan Nelson - I Give You Glory (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
"I Give You Glory" by Jonathan Nelson, featured on the 2016 deluxe edition of his album *Fearless*, is a powerful declaration of triumph and divine sovereignty that resonates deeply within the Christian faith. The song opens with a relatable anecdote, hinting at a difficult past experience that now calls for unwavering celebration. This personal touch sets the stage for the song's core message: that despite the struggles and adversaries faced, the ultimate victory belongs to God, and therefore, to His people. The narrative powerfully underscores the biblical truth found in Romans 8:37, which states, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Nelson's invitation to "celebrate" is not just a suggestion but an imperative, stemming from the understanding that the enemy has not prevailed.
The central theme of "I Give You Glory" is the unshakeable victory found in Christ, a concept directly tied to the Apostle Paul's triumphant pronouncements. The repeated refrain, "Cause my enemy did not triumph," echoes the confidence and assurance of believers who have experienced God's deliverance. This is vividly illustrated in Revelation 12:11, where it is written, "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." The song encourages a full-bodied response to this victory, moving from simple praise to a release of unrestrained joy and celebration, a "lose your mind" moment that signifies a complete surrender to God's power. The lyrics call listeners to reflect on their own lives, acknowledging that their continued existence and well-being are undeniable proof that the devil’s schemes have failed. This reflection leads to an amplified expression of gratitude, as highlighted by the biblical instruction in Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."
Further elaborating on this theme of victory, Nelson introduces a profound declaration rooted in Scripture, specifically referencing Romans 16:20: "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet." This verse serves as the bedrock for the song's latter half, where the act of "dancing" becomes a tangible representation of this spiritual conquest. The "dance" in this context is not merely a physical movement but a spiritual posture, an active demonstration of reclaiming what has been rightfully won through Christ's sacrifice. The repeated affirmations, "My dance says I can have it" and "My dance says I can possess it," signify the appropriation of God's promises – peace, sanity, healing, breakthroughs, and all spiritual possessions that are ours through our union with Christ. This is a call to embrace the inheritance promised in Ephesians 1:3, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." The song culminates in a powerful, unified declaration of "I got victory," urging listeners to express this truth with every fiber of their being, reinforcing the assurance that through God, all things are possible and all battles are won.