Lyrics
Verse 1
Every other name is under Your name
Every other throne is under Your throne
Every other kingdom is under Your Kingdom
You are high and lifted up
Verse 2
Every other power is under Your power
Every other glory is under Your glory
Every other spirit is under Your Spirit
You are high and lifted up
Chorus
You are high and lifted up
You are high and lifted up
Bridge
Be exalted
Be exalted
Be exalted
Higher and higher
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
High And Lifted Up is a worship song that declares the supremacy of God over every rival name, power and throne. The first verse says every other name is under His name, every other throne is under His throne, and every other kingdom is under His Kingdom, ending with "You are high and lifted up." The second verse repeats the pattern with power, glory and spirit, each said to be under His.
The chorus simply repeats that He is high and lifted up, and the closing section is a short chant asking Him to be exalted, higher and higher. The wording echoes Isaiah 6:1, where the Lord is seen high and lifted up, Ephesians 1:21 on Christ being far above every name, and Psalm 57:5 on being exalted above the heavens. The parallel lines and repeated phrases make the song easy to learn and sing together, with a reverent, rising tone that builds toward the chant at the end of the song.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:1 Isaiah sees the Lord high and lifted up on a throne.
- Ephesians 1:21 Christ is seated far above every rule, authority, power and name.
- Psalm 57:5 The psalmist asks God to be exalted above the heavens.