The Worship Initiative - Gratitude Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
All my words fall short
I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude
Verse 2
I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do
Chorus 1
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a
Hallelujah hallelujah
Chorus 2
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a king
Except for a heart singing
Hallelujah hallelujah
Verse 3
I've got one response
I've got just one move
With my arms stretched wide
I will worship You
Chorus 1
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a
Hallelujah hallelujah
Chorus 2
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a king
Except for a heart singing
Hallelujah hallelujah
Bridge
Come on my soul
Don't you get shy on me
Lift up your song
'Cause you've got a lion
Inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord
Chorus 1
So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
'Cause all that I have is a
Hallelujah hallelujah
Chorus 2
And I know it's not much
But I've nothing else fit for a king
Except for a heart singing
Hallelujah hallelujah
Video
Gratitude | The Worship Initiative feat. Hannah Hardin
Meaning & Inspiration
"Gratitude," a powerful track from The Worship Initiative's 2022 release, *The Worship Initiative, Vol. 30*, dives deep into the profound struggle of expressing the immeasurable depth of thankfulness to God. The song opens by acknowledging the inadequacy of human language, a sentiment that resonates throughout Scripture. The lyricist grapples with the limitation of words, realizing that even the most eloquent pronouncements fall short when faced with the magnitude of divine grace. This echoes the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 119:172, "May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous." The realization that divine faithfulness is eternal, "You never do," stands in stark contrast to the transient nature of human expressions, even worship songs. This unending constancy of God is a cornerstone of our faith, a truth declared in Lamentations 3:23, "They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
The core of the song lies in its simple yet profound declaration of praise: "Hallelujah." This ancient Hebrew word, meaning "praise Yahweh," becomes the ultimate, albeit humble, offering when words fail. The repeated act of "throwing up my hands" is not a gesture of resignation, but an active, uninhibited surrender and exaltation, a physical embodiment of an inner reverence. The lyrics confess, "I know it's not much, but I've nothing else fit for a king except for a heart singing Hallelujah." This is a beautiful reflection of the sacrificial offerings described in the Old Testament, where the heart's devotion was paramount. David, in 2 Samuel 24:24, declared, "I will not offer to the Lord my God sacrifices that cost me nothing." Here, the offering isn't a material possession, but the very essence of a heart alive with praise, a sacrifice that is indeed precious to God.
The bridge serves as an internal exhortation, a call to awaken the soul to its inherent capacity for worship. The imagery of a "lion inside of those lungs" evokes a powerful, unbridled spirit, urging the singer and the listener to release their praise without reservation. This resonates with the prophet Isaiah’s call in Isaiah 40:9, "Shout it aloud from the mountaintops, you people of Zion." The song’s progression builds from a personal struggle to articulate gratitude to an all-encompassing, unashamed outpouring of adoration, ultimately finding its ultimate expression in the repeated, resounding "Hallelujah." It’s a testament to the fact that true gratitude isn't always about finding the perfect words, but about offering our whole selves in worship, recognizing that our praise, even when imperfect, is eternally pleasing to our King.