Youthful Praise - You Deserve It Lyrics
Lyrics
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
My hallelujah
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
All of the glory belongs to You
All of the glory belongs to You
All of the glory belongs to You
All of the glory belongs to You
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
All the glory, all the glory,
And all the honor, all the honor,
And all the praise, all the praise
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
God we give You the glory, hallelujah
God we give You the praise, hallelujah
All the glory, all the glory,
And all the honor, all the honor,
And all, all the praise
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
You deserve it
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
My hallelujah belongs to You
Video
JJ Hairston, Youthful Praise - You Deserve It
Meaning & Inspiration
Youthful Praise's "You Deserve It," from their upcoming album *The Live Reunion: Washington, DC*, set for release on April 18, 2025, is a powerful declaration of worship that resonates with profound theological truth. The song's core message, built upon the repetition of "My hallelujah belongs to You" and "You deserve it," is a direct echo of the Psalmist's fervent cry in Psalm 115:1, "Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your unfailing love, because of your faithfulness." This sentiment underscores the song's central thesis: that all honor, praise, and adoration are rightly directed towards God, for He alone is worthy. The repeated affirmation of "You deserve it" is not merely a lyrical refrain but a foundational tenet of Christian faith, recognizing God's sovereign authority and the boundless blessings He bestows. This is beautifully illustrated in Romans 11:36, which states, "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen." The song, through its unyielding focus on God's deserving nature, encourages a posture of humility and gratitude, aligning perfectly with biblical injunctions found in Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Furthermore, the inclusion of phrases like "All the glory," "all the honor," and "all the praise" directly mirrors the heavenly worship described in Revelation 4:11, where the elders fall down before God, proclaiming, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." "You Deserve It", therefore, is more than a song; it is an extended prayer, a communal act of worship designed to lift the gaze of the listener towards the divine, reminding us that every breath, every victory, and every aspect of our existence is a testament to God's enduring grace and rightful claim to our ultimate devotion.