Victory Worship - Kataas-Taasan Lyrics
Lyrics
Dakilang Maylikha
Ganap ang kabutihan
Simula at Katapusan
O Ika'y kahanga-hanga
Lumuluhod, nagpupuri
Maybigay ng bawat buhay
Biyayang kamangha-mangha
Sa Iyong kapangyarihan
Kalangita'y umaapaw
Lumuluhod, nagpupuri
Kami'y lumulugod, lahat sumasamba
Luwalhatiin Ka, karapat-dapat
Buong kalangitan
Papuri'y walang hanggan
Dakila Ka't banal, aming Hari
Dakilang Maylikha
Ganap ang kabutihan
Simula at Katapusan
O Ika'y kahanga-hanga
Lumuluhod, nagpupuri
Sa'Yo
Kami'y lumulugod, lahat sumasamba
Luwalhatiin Ka, karapat-dapat
Buong kalangitan
Papuri'y walang hanggan
Dakila Ka't banal, aming Hari
Kami'y lumulugod, lahat sumasamba
Luwalhatiin Ka, karapat-dapat
Buong kalangitan
Papuri'y walang hanggan
Dakila Ka't banal, aming Hari
Diyos, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
O, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
Diyos, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
Noon, ngayon at bukas!
Diyos, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
O, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
Diyos, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
Noon, ngayon at bukas!
Diyos, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
O, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
Diyos, Ika'y banal, walang katulad
Noon, ngayon at bukas!
Kami'y lumulugod, lahat sumasamba
Luwalhatiin Ka, karapat-dapat
Buong kalangitan
Papuri'y walang hanggan
Dakila Ka't banal, aming Hari
Kami'y lumulugod, lahat sumasamba
Luwalhatiin Ka, karapat-dapat
Buong kalangitan
Papuri'y walang hanggan
Dakila Ka't banal, aming Hari
Aming Hari
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Kataas-taasan (Highest) | Victory Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Victory Worship's release, "Kataas-Taasan," which arrived on August 20, 2020, immediately directs focus upward, centering on the supreme nature of God. The title itself, meaning "Highest" in Filipino, encapsulates the song's entire message: a profound declaration and worship of God's unique position above all creation, powers, and circumstances. It’s an invitation to shift perspective from the temporal and earthly to the eternal and divine, acknowledging His unparalleled sovereignty and majesty.
The core meaning of the song revolves around recognizing and responding to God as the undisputed Highest authority. This isn't just a theological statement but an experiential truth that reshapes the worshiper's posture. It’s about bowing down, not in defeat, but in awe and adoration because He is worthy of ultimate praise. The song articulates a surrender to His will and an unwavering trust in His power, rooted in the understanding that nothing and no one can compare to Him. This perspective grounds faith, reminding us that even amidst life's uncertainties, the Highest reigns supreme.
Musically, "Kataas-Taasan" supports this message with an atmosphere that builds a sense of reverence and grandeur. It often employs expansive sounds and dynamics that mirror the vastness and glory of God, moving from moments of quiet contemplation to powerful declarations. The vocal delivery conveys both humility in approaching the Almighty and strength in proclaiming His truth. The arrangement serves to elevate the theme, creating a space for sincere worship where the focus remains solely on the One who is lifted above all.
The biblical foundation for declaring God as "Kataas-Taasan" is deeply embedded throughout Scripture. Verses like Psalm 97:9 emphatically state, "For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods." Similarly, Isaiah 57:15 describes God not only as the high and exalted One but also dwelling with the contrite and humble, showing that His transcendence is coupled with His nearness to those who seek Him. 1 Chronicles 29:11 further expands on His incomparable nature: "Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all." These passages illuminate the truth that the song beautifully captures – God's supreme authority is the basis of all worship.
Furthermore, the song encourages the biblical response to recognizing God’s supreme height. Psalm 145:1 calls out, "I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever." Psalm 34:3 urges, "Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together." "Kataas-Taasan" acts as a corporate expression of these commands, providing a framework for believers to collectively exalt God’s name. It reminds us that acknowledging His "Highest" status isn't just intellectual; it's meant to move us to praise, to lay down our own agendas, and to find our security in His unchanging reign. The song helps facilitate this turning of the heart towards the One who holds all things in His hands.
Ultimately, "Kataas-Taasan" by Victory Worship stands as a powerful worship anthem that anchors the believer in the truth of God's supreme authority and glory. It’s a timeless declaration grounded in the bedrock of Scripture, offering stability and hope by continually pointing back to the reality that God is sovereign over everything. Engaging with this song encourages a deeper sense of awe, fosters genuine humility, and inspires unwavering trust in the One who is forever and always the Highest.