Hallelujah
Karen Clark Sheard Lyrics
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Praise him (however many time)
(Karen adlibs between these parts)
Hallelujah
Hallelujah (speeding up repeating however many times and back to praise him and back to this part however many times)
Hallelujah
Hallelujah (Faster)Karen adlibing
Hallelujah
I don't know about yo but I have a reason to praise him
Some of ya'll need to go in to a dance right know.
The opening lyrics of Karen Clark Sheard's song "Hallelujah" are a call for joyful celebration and praise. The phrase "clap your hands and praise him" suggests the lively nature of the song, inviting listeners to participate in the jubilant experience. The repetition of "hallelujah" is an exclamation of praise, extolling the greatness of God. This phrase is repeated at different speeds, creating a dynamic and escalating energy within the song. Karen's adlibs between these parts add to the excitement and intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Clap your hands and...
Praise him (however many time)
(Karen adlibs between these parts)
Let's celebrate and show our gratitude to God by clapping our hands and repeating the phrase 'Praise Him'. Karen Clark Sheard also adds some adlibs in between to make it more fun and lively.
Hallelujah
Hallelujah (speeding up repeating however many times and back to praise him and back to this part however many times)
Hallelujah
Hallelujah (Faster)Karen adlibing
Hallelujah
As the song progresses, the tempo of the music and the repetition of the word 'Hallelujah' increases, signifying the growing joy and excitement of the singer and audience.
I don't know about yo but I have a reason to praise him
Karen Clark Sheard sings about how she personally feels the need to praise God, emphasizing that everyone has their own reasons to be thankful to God.
Some of ya'll need to go in to a dance right know.
As the celebration continues, Karen Clark Sheard encourages the audience to join in and dance as a physical expression of their joy and gratitude towards God.
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.