Lyrics
Everything that moves and breathes
Sing a song and praise the Lord
Lay your troubles at his feet
Sing a song and praise the Lord
Chorus:
Oh what a lovely noise
When we raise our voice to sing
I wanna thank you Lord
You?re the giver of all good things
If Im rich or if Im poor
Sing a song and praise the Lord
If Im shaky or if Im sure
Sing a song and praise the Lord
Chorus
If Im weak or if Im strong
Sing a song and praise the Lord
If Im short or if Im long
Sing a song and praise the Lord
If Im up or if Im down
Sing a song and praise the Lord
If Im square or if Im round
Sing a song and praise the Lord
Chorus
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Meaning & Inspiration
Lovely Noise turns ordinary contrasts into an invitation to praise. Whether someone is rich or poor, weak or strong, confident or unsettled, the repeated response remains the same: sing to the Lord. The playful pairs fit the child-focused character of the song while expressing a serious conviction that worship is not limited by status, ability, mood, or appearance.
The chorus describes many raised voices as a lovely sound and connects praise with gratitude. God is named as the giver of every good thing, language that closely echoes James 1:17. The opening call for everything that moves and breathes to sing also recalls the closing verse of Psalm 150. Even trouble is brought into this pattern of worship by being laid at the Lord’s feet, which may be associated with the biblical call to cast anxiety upon God. Through simple repetition, the song presents praise as an inclusive response to divine goodness in every circumstance.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 150:6 Everything that has breath is called to praise the Lord.
- James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is described as coming from God.
- 1 Peter 5:7 Believers are told to cast their anxieties on God because he cares for them.