Maverick City Music + Chandler Moore - Prepare The Way Lyrics
Lyrics
We prepare the way
For the King
We prepare the way
For Jesus
We’ll get out the way
For the King
We’ll get out the way
For Jesus
Tag:
You can come like fire
You can come like the rain
You can come like oil
Just as long as You come
You can come like fire
You can come like the rain
You can come like oil
We’ll prepare the way
Video
Prepare The Way (feat. Chandler Moore & Siri Worku) | Maverick City Music | TRIBL
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of the *Tribl I* album on July 23, 2021, Maverick City Music’s collaboration with Chandler Moore on “Prepare The Way” offers a potent and spiritually resonant invitation to spiritual readiness. At its core, the song is a direct call to action, mirroring the prophetic declarations found throughout Scripture that heralded the coming of the Messiah. The central theme revolves around actively clearing obstacles and making space in our lives, not just for a general divine presence, but specifically for Jesus. This echoes the ancient pronouncements in Isaiah 40:3, which states, "A voice of one calling: 'In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'" The lyrical repetition of “We prepare the way / For the King / For Jesus” is not merely a melodic refrain but a profound declaration of intent, urging listeners to internalize the responsibility of paving the spiritual path for Christ’s presence and work in their lives and communities.
The subsequent lines, “We’ll get out of the way / For the King / For Jesus,” further deepen this message. It signifies a crucial aspect of discipleship: humility and surrender. Preparing the way necessitates not only proactive effort but also a willingness to step aside, to relinquish control, and to allow God’s will to be paramount. This aligns with Jesus’ own teachings, such as in John 3:30: “He must become greater; I must become less.” It’s a powerful reminder that true preparation involves yielding our own agendas and desires to make room for the divine. The song’s tag line, with its evocative imagery of coming “like fire,” “like the rain,” and “like oil,” further expands on the multifaceted nature of God’s arrival. Fire represents purification and transformative power, as seen in Malachi 3:2, "But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be the refiner's fire and the purifiers' alkali." Rain signifies life-giving refreshment and abundance, reminiscent of Joel 2:23, which speaks of God sending rain to restore the land. Oil, often associated with anointing, healing, and consecration in the Bible (e.g., 1 Samuel 16:13, the anointing of David), speaks to God’s sacred presence and blessing. The earnest plea, "Just as long as You come," underscores a deep yearning for God’s manifested presence in whatever form it takes, emphasizing that the anticipation and the desire for Him are the primary catalysts for preparation. The song powerfully conveys that our role is to be willing vessels, clearing the path so that the King can move freely and powerfully in our midst.