Lyrics
High and lifted up
In all the earth is who you are
High and lifted up
In all the earth is who you are
High and lifted up
In all the earth is who you are
Lord we exalt your name
Lord we exalt your name
Oh lord, we praise you
Oh lord, we praise you
Oh lord, we praise you
Oh lord, high and lifted up
Lord we exalt your name
Lord we exalt your name
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“High and Lifted Up” centers on direct praise of the Lord’s exalted name. Its short, repeated lines create a congregational declaration rather than a detailed narrative. The song identifies God as high above all the earth, then answers that truth with praise and exaltation. Repetition gives the central confession room to remain in focus: divine majesty calls for worship.
The language closely echoes Isaiah’s vision of the Lord “high and lifted up” and the biblical summons to exalt God’s name. It also aligns with the praise of Psalm 113, where the Lord is declared high above the nations and worthy of praise. The lyric does not dwell on personal circumstances; it keeps attention on who God is and on the honor due to his name. That simplicity makes the piece suited to corporate praise, with each recurring phrase reinforcing reverence, adoration, and a shared confession of God’s greatness.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:1 Isaiah sees the Lord exalted on his throne, echoing the song’s central declaration.
- Psalm 113:4 The psalm declares that the Lord is exalted above all nations.