Naomi Raine - Paul and Silas (At Midnight) Lyrics

Paul and Silas (At Midnight) Lyrics


And at midnight
Paul and Silas prayed inside that prison
Singing hymns to God, the prisoners listened
Little did they know what would come next
(Oh) All of a sudden
The earth began to quake and the foundation
Of that jail began to shake the door flung open
The chains of all the prisoners came loose

So don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move

And I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
No, I'm not waiting till the morning
Oh, I will worship...

In Your midnight (yeah)
When thoughts are building up just like a prison
Don't forget your song, the Father's listening
To every melody and every word
(Oh yeah, oh yeah) Every word (oh yeah)
This is the breakthrough
What if God is doing something brand new?
There are other people coming with you
And freedom is the door we're walking through, oh

So don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace

(Say) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I will, I will) I will worship You right now
(Not gonna wait till the morning) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I will worship You right now) I will worship You right now
(I'm not gonna wait till the morning) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I will, I will, I will) I will worship You right now
(Oh, I'm not waiting) I'm not waiting till the morning
('Cause I will worship You right now) I will worship

So why wait
When praise is happening now
I won't wait
I won't let a rock cry out
In my place
You've been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
Why wait
When praise is happening now
I won't wait
Won't let a rock cry out
In my place
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
Why wait
When praise is happening now
I won't wait
Won't let a rock cry out
In my place
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise

So I won't hold my praise, yeah
I won't hold... (I won't hold my praise)
'Cause He didn't hold back His goodness
(I won't hold my praise)
Because He didn't hold back His grace
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't hold
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't let a rock cry out for me
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't, oh
(I won't hold my praise)

He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to wait
He's been too good to hold my praise

I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
No, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
No, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
I got a praise, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
I've got a praise, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
He's worthy now, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)
He's worthy now, I won't hold my praise
(I won't hold my praise)

He's worthy now
He's worthy now
He's worthy now
He's holy now
He's holy now
He's sovereign now
He's sovereign now
He's faithful now
He's worthy now
He's holy now
He's sovereign now
He's faithful now
He's worthy now
He's holy now
He's sovereign now
He's righteous now
He's faithful now
He's faithful now
He's faithful now
He's sovereign now
He's good now
He's good now

So I won't hold my praise
I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
(Sing it out, sing) I'm not waiting till the morning
(I'm not waiting, I will) I will worship You right now
(No, I'm not waiting eh-eh) I'm not waiting till the morning
(You can't make me be quiet 'cause) I will worship You right now
(You can't make me be silent 'cause) I'm not waiting till the morning
(You can't make me stop singing) I will worship You right now

Jeremiah said it's like fire
Jeremiah said it's like fire
Hey, Jeremiah said it's like fire
(You can't make me be quiet)
Jeremiah said it's like fire
(Shut up in my bones, oh)
Jeremiah said it's like fire
(Shut up in my bones, eh-eh)
Jeremiah said it's like fire

So don't tell me what praise cannot do (Hey)
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
Don't you tell me what faith cannot do
It's time to believe again
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
It's time to sing again, sing again
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
It's time to live again, worship again
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
It's time to go to church again, oh-woah
Don't tell me what praise cannot do
The sound of our faith makes the mountains move
Let's build Him a home with our praise
For nothing can hold back the Father's grace
So I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
(Made up my mind)
I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now
I'm not waiting till the morning
I will worship You right now


Paul and Silas (At Midnight)

Paul and Silas (At Midnight) Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration

Naomi Raine's song "Paul and Silas (At Midnight)," released on April 14, 2023, draws direct inspiration from a powerful biblical account of faith and worship in the face of extreme adversity. The lyrics open by recounting the story of Paul and Silas, imprisoned and chained yet choosing to pray and sing hymns to God at the darkest hour. This establishes the setting within a literal prison but also introduces the metaphorical "midnight" when circumstances feel overwhelming and confining.

The narrative quickly shifts to the miraculous outcome of their worship: a sudden earthquake that shakes the prison's foundation, flinging open doors and loosening the chains of all the prisoners. The song uses this dramatic event as a central theme, declaring that this is proof of what praise can accomplish. It emphasizes that the sound of faith expressed through worship has the power to move mountains and bring about unexpected freedom and breakthrough.

A core message resonating throughout the song is the urgency and necessity of immediate worship. The repeated refrain, "I'm not waiting till the morning, I will worship You right now," conveys a determined refusal to postpone praise until circumstances improve. It suggests that true faith expresses itself in worship even in the midst of trials, recognizing God's worthiness and goodness regardless of present difficulties or perceived limitations.

Furthermore, the song portrays praise not merely as a passive expression but as an active force. It describes praise as something irrepressible, like fire shut up in bones, that cannot be held back. The lyrics passionately declare a refusal to let anything or anyone silence this outpouring, asserting that God's consistent goodness is reason enough to offer worship without delay. This perspective positions praise as a vital response to God's character and actions, one that unlocks grace and brings breakthrough.

The song also touches on a communal aspect, suggesting that personal worship can have a ripple effect, bringing others along into freedom. It frames breakthrough as a shared experience, with freedom being the destination accessed through this active engagement of faith and praise. Ultimately, "Paul and Silas (At Midnight)" serves as an anthem encouraging listeners to unleash their worship in every season, trusting that God's power is released through faith-filled praise, even in their darkest moments.

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