William Murphy - Nothing Can Take My Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
Nothing can take my praise, nothing can hold me down. I'll lift my voice and sing, and I'll make my praise resound. Gonna hear it again, gonna hear it again. Listen, I have a victory, my praise has set me free. Never will I be bound, cause I'll make my praise resound. Gonna hear it again.
And I'll bless the Lord, the Lord that's within me. I'll sing the joy that made him. I will bless the Lord, the Lord that's within me. I will sing with joy, I'll make my praise resound. Gonna hear it again.
Nothing can take my praise, nothing can hold me down. I'll lift my voice and sing, and I'll make my praise resound. Gonna hear it again, gonna hear it again. Listen, I have a victory, my praise has set me free. Never will I be bound, cause I'll make my praise resound. Gonna hear it again.
And I'll bless the Lord, the Lord that's within me. I'll sing the joy that made him. I will bless the Lord, the Lord that's within me. I will sing with joy, I'll make my praise resound. Gonna hear it again.
I'm gonna give it to ya, I'm gonna give you all the praise. I'm gonna give it to ya, yeah, yeah. [x3]
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Nothing Can Take My Praise
Meaning & Inspiration
William Murphy's "Nothing Can Take My Praise," released on February 5, 2013, as part of his album *God Chaser*, stands as a powerful anthem of unwavering devotion and the liberating force of praise. This song isn't just a melody; it's a declaration rooted in the profound biblical truth that our praise is an unstoppable expression of our faith, capable of breaking chains and silencing any opposition. The core message resonates with the understanding that when we truly connect with the divine, nothing on earth or beyond can diminish the profound joy and freedom that springs forth. This profound freedom is echoed in passages like Psalm 34:1, which declares, "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth," and Isaiah 61:3, where God promises to bestow "a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." Murphy’s rendition emphasizes that this praise isn't a passive act but an active choice, a deliberate lifting of our voices and spirits as an offering. The repeated refrain, "Gonna hear it again, gonna hear it again," speaks to the anticipation and certainty of God's continued faithfulness and the transformative power of His presence, mirroring the expectant hope found in Romans 8:19, which states that "the creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the children of God." The assertion that "I have a victory, my praise has set me free" directly aligns with the biblical accounts of victories achieved through faith and worship, such as the walls of Jericho falling after the Israelites marched around the city praising God (Joshua 6). The profound declaration, "And I'll bless the Lord, the Lord that's within me," is particularly striking, pointing to the indwelling Spirit promised in 1 Corinthians 6:19: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" This internal source of strength and worship means our praise is not contingent on external circumstances but springs from a deep well of divine connection. The song beautifully articulates that this joy is not merely an emotion but a fruit of a relationship with a God who resides within, a joy so potent that it can be sung, creating an atmosphere where His power can manifest. Ultimately, "Nothing Can Take My Praise" is an invitational anthem, urging believers to embrace their God-given right to worship and to understand that through this act, they unlock a freedom and a victory that is impervious to any earthly trial.