Maverick City Music + Kirk Franklin - Bless Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus 1
Bless me, bless me
Bless me God indeed
Death has been defeated
He is our victory
Bless me, bless me
God not just for me
But so everyone around me can have everything they need
Let all these folks that's with me God have everything they need
Chorus 2
Favor, Favor
Let it fall on me
To till I'm the conversation
Of all my enemies
Favor, Favor
God not just for me
But so everyone around me can have everything they need
Let all these folks that's with me God have everything they need
Verse 1
Persecuted, not abandoned
(We got everything we need)
Criticized, never forsaken
(We got everything we need)
Because God’s a promise keeper
(We got everything we need)
I got victory because
(Our God's got everything we need)
I shall live and not die
(We got everything we need)
Because Jehovah’s by my side
(We got everything we need)
Did I tell you He’s a friend of mine?
(We got everything we need)
Lift Him up, lift Him up
(Our God's got everything we need)
Take it up take it up
(We got everything we need)
Take it up take it up
(We got everything we need)
Take it up take it up
(We got everything we need)
Yeah, take it up
(Our God's got everything we need)
Verse 2
And I never should forget
(We got everything we need)
He’s never failed me yet
(We got everything we need)
Every trial every test
(We got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless
(Our God's got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless
(We got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless
(We got everything we need)
We bless, we bless, we bless, we bless
(We got everything we need)
Yeah, we bless, we bless
(Our God's got everything we need)
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We got everything we need
(We got everything we need)
We got everything we need
(We got everything we need)
We got everything we need
(We got everything we need)
We got everything we need
(Our God's got everything we need)
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Bless Me | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin
Meaning & Inspiration
"Bless Me," a powerful collaboration from Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin, released as part of their 2022 album *Kingdom Book One*, is a fervent declaration of faith and dependence on divine provision, extending beyond personal gain to encompass communal well-being. The song’s core message is deeply rooted in the Christian belief that God’s blessings are not meant to be hoarded but are a source from which others can also be sustained, echoing sentiments found throughout Scripture. The repeated plea, "Bless me, God, indeed," coupled with the affirmation that "Death has been defeated, He is our victory," points directly to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the ultimate triumph over sin and mortality, as celebrated in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57: "O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? . . . But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." This foundational truth underpins the entire song, providing the assurance that with God’s favor, all needs are met, as highlighted in the powerful refrain, "so everyone around me can have everything they need." This selfless desire for communal blessing is a reflection of the Great Commandment, as Jesus Himself taught in Matthew 22:39, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
The second chorus shifts the focus to "Favor," a concept that transcends mere luck and represents God’s unmerited grace and divine intervention. The desire to be "the conversation of all my enemies" is a bold statement of spiritual resilience, implying that God’s favor will be so evident in the singer’s life that even adversaries will be compelled to acknowledge God’s power. This concept is not about boasting but about the demonstration of God’s faithfulness in overcoming opposition, reminiscent of Psalm 23:5: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." The verses further elaborate on this theme of unwavering divine support, proclaiming, "Persecuted, not abandoned; criticized, never forsaken." These declarations resonate with the apostle Paul's assurance in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9: "We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." The recurring affirmation, "We got everything we need," coupled with the steadfast declaration of God as a "promise keeper," reinforces the biblical truth that God’s character and His word are dependable, as stated in Joshua 23:14: "Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord your God made to you has failed. Every word has been fulfilled." The song is a testament to the enduring power of faith, an anthem that encourages believers to expect God’s blessings, not for selfish accumulation, but as a means to be a conduit of His generosity and grace to the world around them, embodying the spirit of generosity that is central to Christian living, as emphasized in 2 Corinthians 9:11: "You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, so that which causes thanksgiving to God through us."