Planetshakers - Resurrection and Life Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro: Joth Hunt
Come on, put your hands together
Ayy
Verse 1: Joth Hunt
From death to life, Your power's changing
Darkness to light, and You're exchanging
Ashes for beauty, old for new
I feel You moving, breaking through
Chorus: Joth Hunt
Not even death could hold You down
You are alive, You are alive
Your Spirit living in me now
I am alive, I am alive, I am alive
'Cause You're the resurrection and the life
Interlude: Joth Hunt
Let's go
Verse 2: Joth Hunt
The veil is torn, it is finished
I am reborn, a new beginning
I know the stone has been rolled away
Death is defeated, an empty grave
Chorus: Joth Hunt
Not even death could hold You down
You are alive, You are alive
Your Spirit living in me now
I am alive, I am alive, I am alive
Come on, let's praise Him tonight
'Cause You're the resurrection and the life
Interlude: Joth Hunt
Let's go
Let's praise
Bridge: Joth Hunt
Let's praise the Lord
For He has overcome it all
He is alive
The resurrection and the life
Come on, now
Let's praise the Lord (Hey, hey, hey)
Let's praise the Lord (Come on, come on)
Oh, let's praise the Lord
Let's praise the Lord
Come on, put your hands together
Interlude: Joth Hunt
Come on, we're gonna give God our best praise, tonight
We're gonna give Him the highest praise
Come on, let's go
In one, two
One, two
Outro: Joth Hunt
Oh, let's praise the Lord
Let's praise the Lord
Oh, let's praise the Lord
Let's praise the Lord
Oh yeah, come on, let's praise the Lord
Video
Resurrection And Life | Winning Team | Planetshakers Official Music Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Planetshakers delivers a powerful declaration of faith in their song "Resurrection and Life," featured as an official music video released on July 19, 2024, likely part of their "Winning Team" project. The track immediately sets a tone of energetic praise, moving from a call to worship into verses that paint a vivid picture of transformation through divine power. The central theme is the victory of Jesus over death and its profound effect on believers.
The lyrics begin by highlighting the transformative power of God, describing a shift from death to life, darkness to light, and replacing ashes with beauty. This transformation is presented as a present reality, something felt and experienced ("I feel You moving, breaking through"). This establishes the song's foundation on the active, dynamic work of God in the lives of individuals.
The chorus serves as the core theological and emotional statement. It boldly declares Christ's triumph over death itself ("Not even death could hold You down"), affirming His eternal life ("You are alive, You are alive"). Crucially, this divine life is extended to the believer through the Holy Spirit ("Your Spirit living in me now"), leading to the declaration, "I am alive, I am alive." The phrase "You're the resurrection and the life" directly references the words of Jesus in John 11:25, identifying Him as the source of eternal life. The chorus powerfully links Christ's historical resurrection with the believer's present spiritual vitality.
Verse two builds upon this foundation by referencing key moments in Christ's work. The statement "The veil is torn, it is finished" alludes to the crucifixion (Matthew 27:51, John 19:30), signifying open access to God. Being "reborn, a new beginning" speaks to spiritual regeneration (John 3:3). The imagery of the stone being rolled away and the empty grave emphasizes the bodily resurrection of Jesus, proving that death has been defeated. This reinforces the basis for the believer's own new life and victory.
The song culminates in an extended bridge and outro that serve as an impassioned call to worship. The focus shifts from declaration about Christ and the believer to corporate praise for His victory. Phrases like "Let's praise the Lord," "He has overcome it all," and "He is alive" drive home the message of Christ's triumph and His continued presence. The repetition and energetic ad-libs found in the lyrics capture the high-energy, celebratory worship style characteristic of Planetshakers, encouraging listeners to actively participate in acknowledging God's power and the new life found in Him. Romans 8:11 speaks to the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwelling in believers, further connecting the dots between Christ's resurrection and the believer's life. The song effectively translates profound theological truth into an accessible and inspiring anthem of praise, celebrating the victory of Christ and the life it brings.