Travis Greene - Stretch Lyrics
Lyrics
I’m stretching out
From where I am to where He’s taking me
On faith I clap, believing that strongholds are broken
When I praise
On faith I dance, receiving a new heart for You
My hands are raised
There is a reason why I spin
There is a purpose why I shout
Lord as I worship take me in
And pour Your Spirit out
I stretch my praise, reaching out for You
My hands are raised, worshipping the Truth
And Living God You are
The Living God You are
I stretch for You
Reaching out for You
Reaching out for Heaven
God You are the First, The Last, The Living God
Reaching out for Truth
Reaching out in Worship
God You are the First, The Last, The Living God
You are Holy, Holy, Holy
You are Righteous, Righteous, Righteous
You are Perfect, Lord You’re Perfect
You are Faithful, Faithful, Faithful
You are Worthy, Worthy, Worthy
I’m stretching out
From where I am, to where He’s taking me
Video
Stretch
Meaning & Inspiration
Travis Greene’s "Stretch," released in 2010 as a bonus track on his album *Stretching Out*, is a profound declaration of faith and spiritual aspiration. This song doesn't just offer a melody; it unfurls a rich tapestry of biblical truth, encouraging listeners to actively engage with their spiritual journey. The central theme, as conveyed by the repeated refrain, is the deliberate act of "stretching out" from one's present state towards a future God has ordained. This imagery immediately evokes passages like Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul speaks of forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, aiming for the prize of God's upward call. Greene isn't suggesting passive waiting; he's advocating for an active posture of faith, where praise and worship become the very instruments of spiritual movement.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of faith in action. Clapping on faith, dancing, and raising hands are not mere physical gestures but expressions of a deep-seated belief that "strongholds are broken" through praise. This resonates powerfully with the account in 2 Chronicles 20:22, where the people of Judah began to sing and praise, and the Lord set ambushes against their enemies, bringing about their victory. Greene highlights that this stretching is not done in isolation but is a direct response to God's leading and a reception of His Spirit. The plea, "Lord as I worship take me in / And pour Your Spirit out," is a prayer for divine impartation and empowerment, echoing Jesus' promise in John 14:16 that the Father would give another Advocate to be with us forever—the Spirit of truth.
The song’s core message of reaching out is further solidified by its exploration of God’s attributes. The repeated pronouncements of His holiness, righteousness, perfection, faithfulness, and worthiness are not abstract theological statements but foundational truths that fuel the act of stretching. This mirrors the hymnic traditions found throughout Scripture, where the character of God is extolled as the very basis of worship and trust. When Greene sings, "Reaching out for Heaven," he is expressing a yearning for greater intimacy with God, a deeper apprehension of His divine presence, and a complete surrender to His will. This aligns with the New Testament emphasis on our citizenship being in heaven (Philippians 3:20) and the ultimate goal of being united with Christ. The song beautifully articulates a faith that is not static but dynamic, continually expanding and reaching towards the fullness of God's promises and presence. It's an invitation to embrace a spiritual posture of expansion, trusting that as we stretch in faith, God will meet us, transform us, and draw us closer to His divine purposes.