Steffany Gretzinger - Voice of God Lyrics
Released: 16 Oct 2020
Lyrics
Dante Bowe:
I can hear it in the
Crackle of a bonfire
And I can hear it in
The middle of the ocean water
Oh, I just can't explain
But it makes me wanna cry
And I can hear it when
The rain falls on my windowsill
On a playground where
Children's laughter lives
Oh, I can't explain
But it makes me wanna cry
And I can hear it in the
Busy New York city streets
And I can hear it in the
Country Georgia fields of green
Oh, I can't explain, no
But it makes me wanna cry
It sounds like grand-momma
Telling you where you come from
Said it's kinda like laughter
Out of the mouths of your lovеd ones
Or catching up with an old friend
Reminiscing on back whеn
It's like a summertime sprinkler
Street side with my ice cream cone
Said it sounds like a choir
Singing hymns, hallelujah
It's the voice of God, yeah
It can make a grown man cry
And I can hear it on the
Wind of an early morning, haha
When the fog is getting thick
And the birds are chirping
Oh, it's just something
I can't explain, no
But it makes me wanna cry
And I can hear it in
The hush of a midnight hour
When I'm alone in my room
If I'm going under
Oh, I just can't explain, no
But it brings me back to life
It's like the sound of
A newborn baby crying, yeah
Like the final breath
Of a loved one passing
Oh, it's a beautiful thing, yeah
'Cause it leads me to the light
It's like a drive-through movie
Small town with a big screen
Like grilling out in the front yard
Sometimes it's the simple things
Like storytelling with my grandpa
He was so easy to believe
Like when the sun goes up, yeah
Sometimes it's better
When the sun comes down
'Cause there's just something
About the moonlight
And it can make you feel alright
Oh, it's the voice of God
And it can make a grown man cry
Yes, it can, yes, it can
It's the voice of God
It can make a grown man cry, mm
Oh, oh
Voice of God
It's the voice of God
Oh, oh
Voice of God
It's the voice of God
Steffany Gretzinger:
If you listen
You will hear Him
Voice of God
It's the voice of God
In the question
He's the answer
Voice of God
It's the voice of God
Just like my daddy
He always taught me
Voice of God, yes it is
It's the voice of God
Chandler Moore & Dante Bowe:
I remembered that day
When He called my name
Nothing was the same
Because of the voice, yeah
And everything was changed
I saw myself in a different way
Because of, it's the voice of God)
Before there were so many noises
I made so many wrong choices
Listening to other voices
But now I hear, it's the voice of God
And He is still speaking
He is still declaring
That He is the voice
Creation responds
The wind still obeys
The voice of God, oh
Oh, voice of God
It's the voice of God
I'm so glad I hear it, oh
Voice of God, still hear it
The voice of God
Steffany Gretzinger:
The Voice that created
The same Voice that saved us
Oh, no other sound so precious
So precious, the voice of God
Listen, listen
To the texture and the tone
Listen, listen
For the kindness, for the hope
Listen, listen
It's the sound that leads you home
It's the voice of God
It's the voice of God
Oh, that still small voice
Still small voice
The voice of God
So precious, oh
Steffany Gretzinger, Chandler Moore & Dante Bowe:
It's holy, holy, holy
It's so holy, holy, holy
The voice, it's the voice
So holy, holy, holy, oh
There's nothing else like it
Nothing else can compare
It's so holy, holy, holy
Yeah, nothing else
Oh, we cry
It's so holy, holy, holy
Oh, we cry
It stands alone, it stands alone
Holy, holy, holy
No other voice can compete
No other voice can stand beside, it is
Holy, holy, holy
It calms my fears
It soothes my doubts
His voice, His voice
His voice is holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
He is holy, holy, holy
The deaf ear still responds
To that sound, of His voice
The dead man still gets up
From the ground, because of His voice
Everything responds when He calls
Everything responds when He speaks
I come alive when He calls
Everything inside of me
I come alive when He speaks
Stands at attention
Everything stands at attention
Everything stands at attention
Everything stands at attention
When my Father speaks
When my Daddy speaks
When my Healer speaks
When my Savior speaks
Everything stands at attention
I love the sound, I love the sound
Oh, oh
Voice of God
It's the voice of God
Singing oh, oh
Voice of God, it's the voice of God
Sing it again, say oh
Oh You can hear it
Oh If you want to
Voice of God
If you want it, you got it
It's the voice of God
You can hear His voice right now
He's not coming how
He spoke to your mother
He may not come how
He spoke to your father
Voice of God
He wants a new thing
It's the voice of God
He wants a new thing, oh
Voice of God, May come differently
This time it's the voice of God
Time to sing oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Voice of God, oh
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
It's the voice of God, oh
Video
Voice of God - Dante Bowe Feat. Steffany Gretzinger and Chandler Moore
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 16, 2020, as part of the *Voice of God (feat. Steffany Gretzinger & Chandler Moore) - EP*, the song "Voice of God" is a profound exploration of divine communication, weaving together the vocal talents of Steffany Gretzinger and Dante Bowe, with Chandler Moore also contributing. This track transcends mere musical expression; it delves into the very essence of how God makes His presence known in our lives, often in ways that are deeply personal and unexpectedly moving. The core message revolves around the pervasive nature of God's voice, not as a singular, booming pronouncement, but as a symphony of everyday experiences, natural phenomena, and intimate moments that collectively point to His loving direction.
The narrative of "Voice of God" begins by grounding divine revelation in the tangible world. Bowe's initial verses paint vivid pictures: the warmth of a bonfire, the vastness of the ocean, the gentle patter of rain, the uninhibited joy of children playing, and the energetic pulse of city streets all become conduits for encountering the Creator. This resonates powerfully with scriptural accounts where God reveals Himself through creation. Psalm 19:1-4 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands...Their voice goes out to all the earth, their words to the ends of the world." The song suggests that God’s voice is not confined to sacred spaces but echoes in the ordinary, prompting a visceral, often tearful, response that signifies a deep spiritual connection. The mention of grandmothers, loved ones' laughter, and reminiscing with old friends evokes a sense of heritage and belonging, mirroring how God often speaks through the wisdom of elders and the comfort of community, echoing His command to honor parents (Exodus 20:12) and the fellowship found in believers.
As the song progresses, the vocalists further illuminate the multifaceted ways God speaks. Gretzinger’s contribution emphasizes a call to active listening, stating, "If you listen, You will hear Him." This echoes the sentiment found in 1 Samuel 3:10, where the young Samuel learns to discern God's voice amidst confusion: "Speak, for your servant is listening." The lyrics also touch upon the transformative power of God's voice, as seen in Moore and Bowe's verses about a life-altering encounter. The line, "Nothing was the same. Because of the voice," speaks to the profound change that occurs when one truly hears and obeys God, much like the disciples whose lives were irrevocably altered after hearing Jesus' call (Matthew 4:18-22). The song powerfully contrasts the overwhelming "noises" of the world with the clarity of God’s voice, aligning with Proverbs 4:23, which advises, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." The realization that "He is still speaking" is a constant affirmation of God’s enduring presence and active engagement with humanity.
The song's exploration of God’s voice extends to its creative and redemptive power. Gretzinger’s reflection that it is "The Voice that created / The same Voice that saved us" directly references the Genesis account of creation, where God spoke the universe into existence (Genesis 1:3), and the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as the Word through whom all things were made and by whom humanity is redeemed (John 1:1-3, 14). The recurring phrase "still small voice," a nod to Elijah's encounter with God on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:11-13), emphasizes that divine communication is often subtle, requiring a quiet spirit to perceive it. The overwhelming declaration of "holy, holy, holy" throughout the latter half of the song, drawing from Revelation 4:8, underscores the divine nature and unparalleled sanctity of God's voice. The imagery of the "deaf ear still responds" and the "dead man still gets up" points to the miraculous, life-giving power inherent in God's spoken word, mirroring the healings and resurrections performed by Jesus. The final verses bring the message to a personal level, acknowledging that God's voice may not always come in familiar ways but is always seeking to initiate "a new thing" (Isaiah 43:19), urging listeners to remain attentive to His unique and personal communication in their lives.