Shout Praises Kids - Rooftops Lyrics
Lyrics
I was lost
I was afraid until You found me
And You took me by the hand
I was bound
I was in chains until You came
And set me free to dance again
Now I'm screamin' at the top of my lungs, oh, oh
You are good, I know
I will shout it from the rooftops
You are good, I know
That Your love will go forever
You are good
I was lost
And I was afraid until You found me
And You took me by the hand (You found me, yeah)
I was bound
And I was in chains until You came (came)
And set me free to dance again (and set me free)
Now I'm screamin' at the top of my lungs, oh, oh
You are good, I know
I will shout it from the rooftops
You are good, I know
That Your love will go forever
You are good
(I'll shout it from the rooftops) You are good
(I was blind) I was blind but now I see
From the rooftops I will sing
I was bound but now I'm free
(But now I'm free)
I was blind but now I see
From the rooftops I will sing
I was bound but now I'm free
(But now I'm free, I was blind)
I was blind but now I see
From the rooftops I will sing
I was bound but now I'm free (I am free)
You are good, I know
I will shout it from the rooftops
You are good, I know
That Your love will go forever
You are good, I know
I will shout it from the rooftops
You are good, I know
That Your love will go forever
You are good (shout it out loud)
You are good (yeah)
You are good
Video
Shout Praises Kids | Rooftops (Choreography)
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Rooftops" by Shout Praises Kids, released on June 3, 2022, is a vibrant declaration of newfound freedom and the overwhelming goodness of God. This track serves as an anthem for believers, echoing the profound transformation that occurs when one encounters divine grace. The narrative within the lyrics paints a vivid picture of a life previously shrouded in darkness and constraint, a state of being "lost" and "afraid," and crucially, "bound" and in "chains." This imagery immediately resonates with the biblical accounts of spiritual captivity, reminiscent of the Israelites' bondage in Egypt or the personal struggles described by the Apostle Paul in Romans 7:23, where he speaks of a "law of sin that dwells in my members" holding him captive. The turning point, as articulated in the song, is the moment "You found me" and "You came," signifying a divine intervention that liberates and restores. This experience of being found and freed directly parallels the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, as He Himself stated, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10). The song’s core message is a powerful testament to the freedom found in Christ, moving from a state of being "bound" to being "set free to dance again." This liberation is not a quiet affair; it is expressed through an unrestrained outburst of joy, "screamin' at the top of my lungs." This uninhibited praise finds its scriptural grounding in passages like Psalm 30:11, where it is written, "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my bonds and clothed me with gladness," and also in Nehemiah 8:10, which encourages, "for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
The central refrain, "You are good, I know, I will shout it from the rooftops," is the song's ultimate thesis. This declarative statement is a powerful embodiment of the Great Commission's spirit, which urges believers to share the good news. The act of shouting from the rooftops signifies an unwillingness to hide or minimize the transformative power of God's goodness and eternal love. This imagery evokes the prophet Isaiah's command, "Go up to a high mountain, O Zion, messenger of good news; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, messenger of good news; lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, 'Behold your God!'" (Isaiah 40:9). Furthermore, the unwavering assertion, "That Your love will go forever," speaks to the everlasting and unconditional nature of God's covenant love, a theme woven throughout Scripture, from the Abrahamic covenant to the new covenant established through Christ's sacrifice. The later verses introduce a crucial element of newfound perception, moving from a state of being "blind" to now seeing. This spiritual awakening is a direct reflection of the transformation described in John 9:39, where Jesus declares, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind." The song’s progression, from being lost and bound to seeing and free, culminating in the joyous declaration of God’s goodness from the highest vantage point, is a compelling portrayal of the Christian journey of salvation and ongoing discipleship. The repetitive, emphatic nature of the chorus underscores the certainty and undeniable truth of God's character, encouraging listeners to internalize and then externalize this truth with unreserved enthusiasm.