Steffany Gretzinger - We Dance Lyrics

Lyrics

You steady me
Slow and sweet, we sway
Take the lead and I will follow
Finally ready now
To close my eyes and just believe
That You won't lead me
Where You don't go

When my faith gets tired
And my hope seems lost
You spin me round and round
And remind me of that song
The one You wrote for me
And we dance
And we dance

And I've been told
To pick up my sword
And fight for love
Little did I know
That Love had won for me
Here in Your arms

You still my heart again
And I breathe You in
Like I've never breathed 'till now

When my faith gets tired
And my hope seems lost
You spin me round and round
And remind me of that song
The one You wrote for me
And we dance
And we dance

And I will lock eyes
With the One who's ransomed me
The One who gave me joy for mourning
And I will lock eyes
With the One who's chosen me
The One who set my feet to dancing?

We dance
We dance
We dance
We dance
Just You and me

It's nice to know I'm not alone
I've found my home here in Your arms
It's nice to know I'm not alone
I've found my home here in Your arms
It's nice to know I'm not alone
I've found my home here in Your arms
It's nice to know I'm not alone
I've found my home here in your arms

Video

We Dance (Official Lyric Video) - Steffany Gretzinger | You Make Me Brave

Meaning & Inspiration

Released on April 24, 2014, as part of the album "You Make Me Brave," Steffany Gretzinger's "We Dance" emerges as a profound exploration of surrender and unwavering trust in divine presence, particularly during times of personal trial. The song paints a vivid picture of a relationship where one partner, grounded and steady, guides the other through moments of doubt and weariness. This metaphor strongly resonates with the believer's journey, where faith can falter and hope can dim, yet the divine remains a constant, reassuring force. The central theme revolves around the idea that even when our own strength wanes, and we feel our "faith gets tired" and "hope seems lost," there is an inherent, intrinsic truth – a song written specifically for us by the divine – that can reorient and uplift us. This echoes the prophetic assurance found in Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." The act of dancing, in this context, is not merely an expression of joy but a physical embodiment of release and surrender, a willingness to be led, as Gretzinger articulates, "Take the lead and I will follow." This echoes the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me," where trust in the shepherd's guidance is paramount.

The narrative then shifts to a powerful realization about the nature of victory. Having been encouraged to metaphorically "pick up my sword and fight for love," the singer discovers that the battle has already been won. This transforms the understanding of struggle from one of personal endeavor to one of resting in accomplished redemption. This concept aligns directly with Ephesians 6:10-11, which speaks of being strengthened in the Lord and in his mighty power, and putting on the full armor of God, not to initiate the fight, but to stand firm after victory has been secured through Christ. The repeated refrain, "And we dance," signifies a recurring experience of rediscovery and renewed assurance. The singer's resolve to "lock eyes with the One who's ransomed me" and "the One who set my feet to dancing" points to Jesus Christ, the redeemer who transforms sorrow into joy, as highlighted in Isaiah 61:3, where the Lord promises to bestow on those who mourn "a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." The overwhelming sense of not being alone, finding home "here in Your arms," powerfully mirrors the comfort and security promised to those who abide in God, as expressed in Psalm 91:1, "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." "We Dance" ultimately serves as a testament to the liberating truth that in the divine embrace, even when the path is unclear, there is an enduring peace and a triumphant rhythm that carries us forward.