Lyrics
[Intro: Kirk Franklin]
Ooh, Lord!
Times are hard
Life is hard
But we’ve been here before
That’s why I know
[Chorus: Choir & Kirk Franklin]
We gon' be fine this time
We gon' be fine this time, we gon' be (Uh-huh)
We gon' be fine this time
We’ll be fine this time, we’ll be (Hey)
Made up my mind this time
Finally, it’s my time
Feel it inside this time
We gon' be fine this time
We gon' be fine, we gon' be
Hands in the air, hands in the air
Long as You’re there, You got me (Uh-huh)
You’re in control, I gotta let go
One thing I know, we gon' be (We gon' be)
We gon' be fine this time
Came through the fire this time (Ha)
Thought I was gon' lose my mind, devil’s a liar
God got us right this time, we gon' be (Okay)
[Verse 1: Choir & Kirk Franklin]
Okay, okay, time’s getting hard for me
Angels watching me (Yeah), protect me when I’m falling (Okay)
Know it’s okay, the plans You have for me (Yeah)
Greater than I can see
It’s Your Name we keep on calling
'Cause I know, I know dark days will come and go (They come and go)
One thing’s for sure, we’ve been through this before (Yes sir)
See, we’ve been up, and we’ve been down
Hallelujah, look at us now!
We gon' be fine this time (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We see the light this time, we’ll be (Let’s go)
[Chorus: Choir & Kirk Franklin]
We gon' be fine this time
We gon' be fine this time, we gon' be (Ha-ha)
We gon' be fine this time
We’ll be fine this time, we’ll be (Yes sir)
Made up my mind this time
Finally, it’s my time
Feel it inside this time (It’s your time)
We gon' be fine this time
We gon' be fine, we gon' be
Hands in the air, hands in the air
Long as You’re there, You got me (Yes sir)
You’re in control, I gotta let go
One thing I know, we gon' be (We gon' be)
We gon' be fine this time
Came through the fire this time
Thought I was gon' lose my mind, devil’s a liar (Ha-ha-ha)
God got us right this time, we gon' be (Woo!)
[Verse 2: GloRilla & Kirk Franklin]
Father, stretch Your hand (Stretch Your hand)
You help me understand
Anything else fail (What’s gon' happen?)
You always got a plan
The biggest prayer warrior (Hallelu-hoo!)
I know my words reach
'Cause I could be in the dirt right now (But what?)
Instead I’m on the beach
Chillin' in my B&B (What that mean?)
I’m in my bag and Bible
Blessed and highly favored (Mm-hm)
What I might just name my album
The devil working to go crazy
Somehow, he still ain’t won
You bless me so much and it’s the fact I know You still ain’t done (Amen!)
[Chorus: Choir & Kirk Franklin]
We gon' be fine this time
We gon' be fine this time, we gon' be
We gon' be fine this time
We’ll be fine this time, we’ll be (Come on)
Made up my mind this time
Finally, it’s my time
Feel it inside this time (It’s your time!)
We gon' be fine this time
We gon' be fine, we gon' be (What we do?)
Hands in the air, hands in the air
Long as You’re there, You got me (Hallelujah!)
You’re in control, I gotta let go
One thing I know, we gon' be
We gon' be fine this time
Came through the fire this time
Thought I was gon' lose my mind, devil’s a liar
God got us right this time, we gon' be (Let’s go!)
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Meaning & Inspiration
This Time meets hardship with determined trust in God’s care. Kirk Franklin and the choir acknowledge difficult days, fear, and the strain of nearly losing control, yet the chorus keeps returning to the belief that God remains present. The repeated phrase “this time” gives the song a forward-looking confidence shaped by memories of earlier deliverance. Letting go is not presented as passivity; it is a decision to recognize divine control when circumstances feel unstable.
GloRilla’s verse adds a testimony of prayer, provision, and gratitude, while the choir keeps the communal declaration at the center. References to God’s plans, protection, fire, and light echo biblical language about guidance through trouble. The song does not deny that dark days come and go. Instead, it frames survival as evidence of mercy and makes praise the answer to uncertainty. Its gospel and hip-hop elements suit a message that is candid about pressure but confident that evil will not prevail.
Related Scripture
- Jeremiah 29:11 God speaks of plans for welfare, hope, and a future for His people.
- Isaiah 43:2 God promises His presence through overwhelming waters and fire.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 The passage calls for trust in God rather than reliance on personal understanding.