Strive to Be - Witness Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Lola Kersey
I see the waters part
When I kneel down and pray
I've seen my selfish heart
Soften and change
Pre-Chorus: Lola Kersey
Through the silence
I can't stay quiet
I'll shout it out to the sky
Wherever it takes me
Every day of my life
Chorus: Lola Kersey
I will try to be like Him
Shine a light in the darkness
I'll be a witness
And live the way He lived
At all times and all places
Whatever happens, I'll be
A witness of all His love (All His love)
A witness of what He's done (What He's done)
I'll stand and tell everyone
In all times and all places
I'll be a witness
Verse 2: Lola Kersey
I'll raise my hand and say
I've been saved by His love
My Savior took my place
And after all He has done
Pre-Chorus: Lola Kersey
Through all the silence
I won't stay quiet
I'll shout it out to the sky
Wherever it takes me (Ooh)
Every day of my life
Chorus: Lola Kersey
I will try to be like Him
Shine a light in the darkness
I'll be a witness
And live the way He lived
At all times and all places
Whatever happens, I'll be
A witness of all His love (All His love)
A witness of what He's done (What He's done)
I'll stand and tell everyone
In all times and all places
I'll be a witness
I'll be a witness, ooh
Chorus: Lola Kersey
I will try to be like Him
Shine a light in the darkness
I'll be a witness
And live the way He lived
At all times and all places
Whatever happens, I'll be
A witness of all His love (All His love)
A witness of what He's done
I'll stand and tell everyone
In all times and all places
I'll be a witness
I'll be a witness
I'll be a witness
Video
"Witness" | Praise Music Playlist | 2023 Youth Album | feat. Lola Kersey | #strivetobe MUSIC channel
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Witness" by Strive to Be, featuring Lola Kersey, released on October 14, 2022, as part of the 2023 Youth Album and included in the Praise Music Playlist on the #strivetobe MUSIC channel, is a powerful declaration of faith and commitment. The lyrics, delivered by Lola Kersey, explore a personal spiritual transformation and the subsequent resolve to share that experience with others. The opening verse speaks of a direct, personal encounter with the divine, describing metaphorical "waters part" during prayer and witnessing a significant change within, where a "selfish heart" softens. This establishes the foundation for the song's central theme: a faith born of personal experience and internal change.
Following this internal shift, the pre-chorus expresses an inability to remain silent about the profound impact of this experience. The feeling of needing to "shout it out to the sky" conveys a powerful urgency and conviction. This declaration of intent to share one's faith is presented as an unwavering commitment, something that will be done "wherever it takes me, every day of my life," highlighting the all-encompassing nature of this calling.
The chorus serves as the core message and central promise of the song. It outlines a commitment to emulate a divine figure ("try to be like Him," "live the way He lived") and to actively participate in spreading light in difficult times ("shine a light in the darkness"). The repeated declaration "I'll be a witness" emphasizes the primary role the singer embraces. This witnessing involves sharing "all His love" and testifying to "what He's done." The commitment is presented as constant and universal – "at all times and all places," regardless of external circumstances ("Whatever happens"). The repetition reinforces the sincerity and depth of this vow.
Verse 2 further articulates the specific message the witness intends to share. It speaks of openly acknowledging salvation ("I'll raise my hand and say I've been saved by His love") and the concept of substitutionary sacrifice ("My Savior took my place"). This verse grounds the witnessing in specific tenets of faith, detailing the transformative power of divine love and action as the basis for the message shared. The pre-chorus and chorus are repeated, reinforcing the themes of vocal declaration and steadfast commitment to being a witness in every aspect of life. The song's structure, with its recurring chorus, drives home the central, unwavering message of personal transformation leading to a public, lifelong dedication to sharing one's faith and living a life that reflects that faith.