Planetshakers - Give It Up Lyrics
Lyrics
There is nothing that is better than You
There is no one who can do what You do
So come and fill me
I gotta get more of You
I gotta get more of You
Every move made, let it set us apart
Every word said, let it be from Your heart
Every day Lord, I gotta get more
I gotta get more of You
Jesus, I love You with all that I am
Give it up to the One who saved You
Give it up to the One who gave You life, whoa
Give it up to the One who made You
Give it up to the Lover of Your Soul,
Whoa
There is nothing that is better than You
There is no one who can do what You do
So come and fill me
I gotta get more of You
I gotta get more of You
Jesus, I love You with all that I am
Give it up to the One who saved You
Give it up to the One who gave You life, whoa
Give it up to the One who made You
Give it up to the Lover of Your Soul,
Whoa
Get up on your feet and praise Him
Get up on your feet and praise
Get up on your feet and praise Him
'Cause everything is all for Him
Get up on your feet and praise Him
Get up on your feet and praise
Get up on your feet and praise Him
'Cause everything is all for Him
Give it up to the One who saved You
Give it up to the One who gave You life, whoa
Give it up to the One who made You
Give it up to the Lover of Your Soul,
Whoa
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Planetshakers - Give it Up
Meaning & Inspiration
Planetshakers' energetic anthem, "Give It Up," released in 2011 on the album *Nothing Is Impossible*, is a powerful declaration of surrender and devotion to God. The song's core message revolves around the unparalleled greatness of Jesus Christ and the profound call for believers to dedicate their entire lives to Him. It expresses a deep yearning for more of God's presence and a recognition that every aspect of our existence – every action, every word – should be rooted in His will and love. This sentiment echoes the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Romans 12:1, where he urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, which is their spiritual worship. The recurring phrase, "I gotta get more of You," speaks to a hunger for spiritual intimacy, a desire to deepen one's relationship with the Savior, much like the Psalmist declares in Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God."
The chorus, "Give it up to the One who saved You, Give it up to the One who gave You life," is a direct and compelling invitation to acknowledge the redemptive work of Christ. This is the very heart of the Gospel message, the good news that salvation comes through Jesus' sacrifice. The lyrics serve as a reminder of the immense gift of life and salvation we have received, a truth found throughout Scripture, such as in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The song emphasizes that this liberation from sin and the bestowal of new life demand a response – a complete surrender. It's a call to relinquish control and worldly desires to the One who is the ultimate Lover of our souls, the One who created and sustains us, aligning with the understanding that all things come from Him and are directed towards Him, as St. Paul writes in Colossians 1:16-17: "For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created and sustained through him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together."
The bridge, urging listeners to "Get up on your feet and praise Him," transforms the internal reflection into outward expression. This isn't just a song of personal devotion but a communal call to worship. It signifies an active, uninhibited response to God's goodness, a public affirmation of His sovereignty. This physical and vocal act of praise is not merely ritualistic; it is a joyous outpouring of gratitude for His saving grace and the abundant life He provides. The repeated declaration, "'Cause everything is all for Him," encapsulates a worldview where every facet of life is ultimately dedicated to God's glory, a principle deeply embedded in Christian theology and exemplified in 1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." "Give It Up" serves as a powerful sonic and lyrical catalyst, encouraging a profound and all-encompassing commitment to the One who is worthy of all our praise and all our lives.