Vashawn Mitchell - Reasons Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Our God has given us victory
In spite of how bad things may go.
When you see tears running down my face,
You need to know they're only tears of joy...
Pre-Chorus:
You see my hands up
Don't mean I'm giving up
It only means I'm giving Him praise
When I throw my hands up
Don't mean I surrender!
I'm only giving Him praise!
Chorus:
You should think about what He's done for you,
You should think about what He's gonna do.
You can always find the reason to praise.
If you take a deep breath and close your eyes,
You should think about how He saved your life.
You can always find the reason to praise.
Verse 2:
We had a breath, and that's weak in you;
But nothing can stand in my way.
No matter what you are going through,
Just remember, you're a victor, not a victim,
Oh... yeah!
(Pre-chorus - Chorus)
Bridge:
I'll lift my voice; I'll move my feet.
I'll raise my hands
So the world can see my victory.
(4x)
Yeah, yeah, I got a reason.
Yeah, yeah, I got a reason to praise.
I'll lift my voice; I'll move my feet.
I'll raise my hands
So the world can see my victory.
(3x)
Yeah, yeah, I got a reason.
Yeah, yeah, I got a reason to praise.
I'll lift my voice; I'll move my feet.
I'll raise my hands
So the world can see my victory!
Yeah, yeah, I got a reason.
Yeah, yeah, I got a reason to praise.
Ending:
I'll lift my voice; I'll move my feet.
I'll raise my hands
So the world can see my victory!
Video
Reasons
Meaning & Inspiration
Vashawn Mitchell's "Reasons," a compelling track from his 2012 album "Created4This," immediately establishes itself as an anthem of steadfast faith and unyielding praise. The song bypasses superficial platitudes, plunging straight into the profound truth that a believer's joy and triumph are rooted in God's unchanging nature, rather than fluctuating circumstances. Mitchell artfully presents a worldview where even tears are recontextualized, transforming from symbols of sorrow into expressions of deep gratitude for divine intervention. This perspective resonates deeply with the spirit found in passages like Psalm 30:5, which assures us that "weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning," suggesting a joy that transcends temporary pain.
The pre-chorus is a particularly powerful clarification of worshipful intent. When Mitchell proclaims, "You see my hands up / Don't mean I'm giving up / It only means I'm giving Him praise," he challenges a common misconception, reorienting a posture often associated with surrender in defeat to one of absolute adoration and defiant trust. This act of raising hands becomes a visible declaration of faith, aligning perfectly with Scriptural calls to worship, such as Psalm 63:4, where the psalmist declares, "So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name," or 1 Timothy 2:8, which encourages lifting holy hands in prayer. It’s a bold statement that true surrender is not to adversity, but to the Almighty.
The chorus then serves as a profound call to remembrance and future hope, urging us to "think about what He's done for you, / You should think about what He's gonna do." This dual focus on God's past faithfulness and His future promises is a cornerstone of Christian endurance. It mirrors the counsel in Deuteronomy 6:12 to never forget the Lord's deliverance, and the confident assurance in Philippians 1:6 that "he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion." The instruction to "take a deep breath and close your eyes" invites intentional reflection, leading to the undeniable conclusion: "You can always find the reason to praise." This echoes 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which commands us to "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you," making gratitude not just an emotion, but a conscious act of worship. The mention of how "He saved your life" underscores the ultimate reason for praise—redemption through Christ, as articulated in Romans 10:9.
Verse two further fortifies the message of spiritual identity and empowerment. While acknowledging human frailty—"We had a breath, and that's weak in you"—it swiftly pivots to a declaration of God-given strength: "But nothing can stand in my way." This isn't boastful self-reliance, but a confident assertion of God's power working through a believer, echoing Zechariah 4:6, which states, "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." The profound affirmation, "Just remember, you're a victor, not a victim," directly speaks to the truth of Romans 8:37, where we are assured that "in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." This perspective shifts our internal narrative from one of despair to one of divine triumph.
The bridge solidifies the song's trajectory towards public, unashamed declaration. "I'll lift my voice; I'll move my feet. / I'll raise my hands / So the world can see my victory!" This is not a private moment of devotion but a visible testament to God's goodness, a clear echo of Matthew 5:16: "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." The repetition of "Yeah, yeah, I got a reason / Yeah, yeah, I got a reason to praise" serves as a powerful, infectious affirmation, designed to inspire and encourage communal worship. It's a joyful, energetic command to embody praise with every fiber of one's being, fulfilling the call of Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!" "Reasons" thus transcends being merely a song; it becomes a powerful spiritual tool, prompting introspection, reaffirming identity, and compelling a vibrant, public expression of faith rooted deeply in the unshakeable truths of Scripture.