Mitch Wong - Reputation Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Have you heard the stories?
Have you read the news?
There is nothing that my God can't do
Do you know each promise?
Do you know they're true?
Not a single one He won't see through
Pre-Chorus
C'mon lift your faith
I dare you to
Chorus
My God has a reputation
He is patient and kind
My God has a reputation
Faithful time after time
My God has a reputation
He is mighty to save
He never fails
He never fails
Verse 2
Are you facing strongholds, that you can't break through?
Greater is the One who lives in you
His the Hope of glory
The Way, the Life, the Truth
Just imagine all the things He'll do
Pre-Chorus
If we lift our faith
And ask Him to
Chorus
My God has a reputation
He makes oceans divide
My God has a reputation
Mountains bow, valleys rise
My God has a reputation
Nothing stands in His way
He never fails
He never fails
Chorus
My God has a reputation
He still sets captives free
My God has a reputation
He still heals and redeems
My God has a reputation
He's still moving today
He never fails
He never fails
He never fails
Bridge
He's got a good name
Oh such good Name
It won't be put to shame
Just wait and see
He's got a good name
Oh such good Name
It won't be put to shame
Just wait and see
He's got a good name
Oh such good Name
It won't be put to shame
Just wait and see
Chorus
My God has a reputation
Love that carried the cross
My God has a reputation
Love that poured out for us
My God has a reputation
Love that emptied the grave
He never fails
Bridge
He's got a good name
Oh such good Name
It won't be put to shame
Just wait and see
He's got a good name
Oh such good Name
It won't be put to shame
Just wait and see
He's got a good name
Oh such good Name
It won't be put to shame
Just wait and see
Outro
My God has a reputation
My God has a reputation
He never fails
Video
Reputation – Mitch Wong (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Mitch Wong's "Reputation," released on January 23, 2021, stands as a powerful declaration of faith, built not on fleeting trends or human opinion, but on the unshakeable character of God. The song's genesis seems rooted in a desire to anchor listeners in the unchanging truth of who God is, particularly amidst the cacophony of the world's narratives. The lyrics directly challenge the listener to consider the "stories" and "news" they consume, contrasting them with the divinely authored promises that are both true and sure to be fulfilled. This immediately sets a tone of discernment and reliance on divine revelation over earthly accounts. Wong encourages a bold elevation of faith, a deliberate choice to trust in God's established nature, even when circumstances suggest otherwise.
The central theme of "Reputation" is the magnificent and enduring character of God as evidenced throughout Scripture and personal experience. The repetition of "My God has a reputation" serves as an anthem, a reminder that God's actions and attributes are not random occurrences but consistent demonstrations of His being. The lyrics meticulously enumerate these aspects: patience, kindness, faithfulness, and the power to save. This isn't mere poetic flourish; these are foundational descriptors found woven throughout the biblical narrative. His faithfulness, for instance, echoes passages like Joshua 21:45, which states, "Not one of the Lord’s good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." The assertion of His might to save finds its ultimate expression in the New Testament, particularly in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The repeated declaration, "He never fails," is a direct challenge to doubt and despair, underscoring God's unfailing commitment to His people, a theme prevalent in verses like Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
As the song progresses, Wong moves from general attributes to specific, awe-inspiring demonstrations of God's power. The imagery of oceans dividing and mountains bowing evokes Old Testament miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea by Moses, a testament to God's sovereign control over creation. The statement, "Nothing stands in His way," directly points to God's omnipotence, a truth emphasized in Jeremiah 32:27: "I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" The song then brings these divine attributes into the present, declaring that God "still sets captives free" and "still heals and redeems." This is a crucial element, emphasizing that the God of the Bible is not a distant deity but an active participant in the lives of believers today. This resonates with the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the church and the personal testimonies of transformation. The bridge, with its insistent refrain about God’s "good name" that "won’t be put to shame," serves as a powerful affirmation of God's honor and integrity, a concept reinforced by verses such as Psalm 103:1, which encourages the soul to "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name." The final chorus beautifully synthesizes the core message, linking God's reputation to the ultimate act of love: the crucifixion and resurrection. The "Love that carried the cross," "poured out for us," and "emptied the grave" are direct allusions to the Gospel message, the very foundation of Christian faith. This connection transforms "Reputation" from a mere song about God's power into a profound testament to His redemptive love, assuring listeners that the God who accomplished these monumental feats will indeed never fail them.