Lenny LeBlanc - That's Why I'm Here Lyrics
Lyrics
I didn't come here to sing about the devil
I came to praise the name of the Lord
I'm here to tell you once I was a rebel
I've been delivered by the power of His Word
That's why I'm here
To lift up His Name
Tell the whole world
I'm the reason He came
That's why I'm here
To glorify Him
He's the only One
Who deserves my praise
Gonna live for Him
All the rest of my days
That's why I'm here
That's why I'm here
I didn't come here to talk about the weather
I came to hear about the blood of the Lamb
I wanna stand up and worship my Savior
Shout hallelujah and say amen
That's why I'm here
To lift up His Name
Tell the whole world
I'm the reason He came
That's why I'm here
To glorify Him
He's the only One
Who deserves my praise
Gonna live for Him
All the rest of my days
That's why I'm here
That's why I'm here
To sing worthy is the Lord
Who is my Rock
Jesus the only Son of God
That's why I'm here
To lift up His Name
Tell the whole world
I'm the reason He came
That's why I'm here
To glorify Him
He's the only One
Who deserves my praise
Gonna live for Him
All the rest of my days
That's why I'm here
To lift up His Name
Tell the whole world
I'm the reason He came
That's why I'm here
To glorify Him
He's the only One
Who deserves my praise
He's the only one who
Deserves my praise
I'm gonna live for Him
All the rest of my days
That's why I'm here
That's why I'm here
(I'm gonna lift up His name)
That's why I'm here
(That's the reason I came)
That's why I'm here
(Don't know why you came tonight, but I came to praise my Lord)
That's why I'm here
(Gonna shout, gonna shout, Hallelujah!)
That's why I'm here
(I came to lift up His name!
Yeah! I came to praise Him
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Lenny LeBlanc - That's Why I'm Here
Meaning & Inspiration
Lenny LeBlanc's "That's Why I'm Here," released on the 2015 live album *Above All*, is a powerful declaration of faith, rooted in a profound personal testimony. The song's genesis is clearly a deeply felt spiritual awakening, moving from a past of rebellion to a present of unwavering devotion. LeBlanc articulates a singular purpose for his presence and his voice: to elevate the name of the Lord and share the transformative power of the Gospel. This isn't a song about superficial matters or earthly concerns, but a direct confrontation with the core of Christian belief – the sacrificial love of Jesus, symbolized by "the blood of the Lamb."
The central message resonates with the biblical imperative found throughout Scripture to praise and glorify God. LeBlanc's declaration, "I came to praise the name of the Lord," echoes the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 96:2: "Sing to the Lord, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day." The affirmation, "I've been delivered by the power of His Word," speaks to the efficacy of Scripture, as described in Romans 10:17: "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." The recurring refrain, "That's why I'm here," functions as a spiritual anchor, grounding every word in the redemptive work of Christ. LeBlanc asserts that he is "the reason He came," a bold yet biblically supported statement. Jesus himself declared in Luke 19:10, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." This understanding fuels LeBlanc's commitment to live for Him "all the rest of my days," aligning with the apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." The song's unyielding focus on glorifying Christ, recognizing Him as "the only One who deserves my praise," stands as a testament to the singular nature of God's sovereignty and worthiness, a theme woven through passages like Revelation 4:11. LeBlanc’s conviction is not just a personal sentiment but a reflection of the redeemed community’s singular focus on worshipping their Savior, the "Rock" and "only Son of God," underscoring the foundational truth of Christian worship.