Lyrics
Intro (Repeat, vocalese)
Aay aay, aay, aay
Hallelujah Aay aay, aay
Verse 1
Now unto the One upon the Throne
We Raise a Sound
We Raise a Sound
For He is God and God alone
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Now unto the One upon the Throne
We Raise a Sound
We Raise a Sound
From every Nation, Tribe and Tongue
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Chorus (Repeat x2)
For He is Worthy
To Receive Glory, Honor and Praise
Now unto the One upon the Throne
We Raise a Sound
We Raise a Sound
Interlude (Repeat, vocalese)
Aay aay, aay, aay
Hallelujah Aay aay, aay
Verse 2
Now unto the Lamb upon the Throne
We Raise a Sound
We Raise a Sound
Over the Nations of the Earth
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Chorus (Repeat x2)
Outro (Repeat)
We Raise a Sound
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
"We Raise a Sound" opens by naming a specific location of address, the One upon the throne, before describing worship offered as a sound raised up rather than a quiet, private act. That physical image, sound raised toward a throne, frames the entire song around audible, collective praise rather than silent devotion.
Its verses borrow directly from a vision of heavenly worship, naming praise gathered from every nation, tribe, and tongue and shifting from the One on the throne to the Lamb on the throne within the same structure. That shift, throne shared between the One and the Lamb, reflects a vision where both receive identical worship side by side.
Rooted in contemporary African worship's anthem tradition, the song functions as an extended declaration of God's worthiness to receive glory, honor, and praise, its repeated chorus naming that threefold worthiness as the single, sufficient reason behind every raised sound offered throughout the song.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:12 Describes the Lamb as worthy to receive glory and honor, directly echoed in the song's repeated chorus.
- Revelation 7:9 Describes a multitude from every nation, tribe, and tongue worshiping before the throne, directly echoed in the song's verses.