Shake Yourself Loose
Vickie Winans Lyrics
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(Hey hey..Hey hey)
Said you been bound up, lookin? For a way to break free
Devil's had you tied up, listen to these words from me
Your situation may seem hopeless but it's not the end
Though you are burdened and have shackles on your feet
(Now) I want you to know, you're about to break loose (unison)
Jesus took the keys and gave 'em to you
(So here's what you gotta do)
Shake loose everything that binds you up, who told you that you can't make it
When god says that you can shake it, shake loose everything that binds you up
Praise him like its your last chance, get up and do the david dance
I heard you were feeling down, that satan had you bound
No you don't have to stay, yes, you can leave today
Just lika' in the bible days, when men began to pray
Those jail cells start to shaken, those chains a start to breakin?
Don't let the enemy keep you in bondage
Praise your way through, come on and shake loose
Every worry, every care
Praise your way through, come on and shake loose
Those chains that bind you . Should . Only remind
Praise your way through, come on and shake loose
Problems know that . He will . Solve them
Praise your way through, come on and shake loose
Shake yourself loose
(Lift your hands) lift your hands
(Come on and lets dance) come on lets dance
Shake yourself loose
(Scream and shout) scream and shout
(He brought you out) he brought you out
Shake yourself loose
(Loose your seat) loose your seat
(Now move your feet) move your feet
Shake yourself loose
(Ow, shout) shout for joy make some noise
Because I'm free free
(Good god almighty ah) free
(He told me in his word that) free
(That I could be free yeah) free
(The devil tried to stop me) free
(He tried to block me) free
(But I got away) free
(I got the key) free at last (key change)
Free (Thank god almighty yeah)
Free (Whom the son sets free)
Free (Is free indeed)
Free (He loosed the shackles)
Free (that was binding me)
Free (so get on your feet)
Free (And sing it with me)
Free yeaah! (Key change)
Those of you out there feelin' bound, let me tell you can break free break free (free)
Those of you out there feelin' bound, let me tell you can break free break free (free)
Those of you out there feelin' bound, let me tell you can break free break free (free)
Those of you out there feelin' bound, let me tell you can break free
Free at last (Key change)
Free Free free Free
Shake Yourself Loose!!
In Vickie Winans's song "Shake Yourself Loose", the lyrics talk about finding freedom from the chains that bind us. The song opens with the idea of being bound up and looking for a way to break free, and how the situation may seem hopeless but it's not the end. The song speaks to finding a way out of bondage and encourages the listener to praise their way through to get closer to God. The lyrics suggest that by praising and worshiping God, like in David's dance, the listener can shake everything that binds them up and become free.
The song talks about the devil trying to stop and block the listener, but they can break free from all of those negative feelings and thoughts. The chorus tells the listener four times to shake loose everything that binds them, and to praise God as if it's their last chance. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of shaking off whatever is holding the listener back and becoming free.
The song finishes with a key change and encourages the listener to shout for joy, make some noise, and be free at last. Overall, the lyrics suggest that freedom from bondage can be achieved by praising and worshiping God.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey hey..Hey hey)
Opening chorus of the song
Said you been bound up, lookin? For a way to break free
You feel like you're trapped and don't know how to escape
Devil's had you tied up, listen to these words from me
You feel like the devil has a hold on you, but I have something to say
Your situation may seem hopeless but it's not the end
Although your situation may feel impossible to overcome, it is not the end of the road for you
Though you are burdened and have shackles on your feet
You feel weighed down by something and can't move forward
(Now) I want you to know, you're about to break loose (unison)
I want you to know that you're about to be set free
Jesus took the keys and gave 'em to you
Jesus has given you the power to break free
(So here's what you gotta do)
This is what you need to do to experience your freedom
Shake loose everything that binds you up, who told you that you can't make it
Let go of everything that's holding you back and stop listening to doubters
When god says that you can shake it, shake loose everything that binds you up
When God says that you can do it, release everything that's holding you down
Praise him like its your last chance, get up and do the david dance
Celebrate God as if it's your last chance, like David did in the Bible
I heard you were feeling down, that satan had you bound
I know you're feeling depressed and that the devil has control over you
No you don't have to stay, yes, you can leave today
You don't have to stay trapped, you can escape right now
Just lika' in the bible days, when men began to pray
Just like in the Bible, when people prayed, they were set free
Those jail cells start to shaken, those chains a start to breakin?
When they prayed, the jail cells shook and the chains broke free
Don't let the enemy keep you in bondage
Don't let the devil keep you trapped
Praise your way through, come on and shake loose
Celebrate God and you'll be set free
Every worry, every care
Release all your worries and cares
Problems know that . He will . Solve them
Believe that God will solve all your problems
Shake yourself loose
Free yourself from your bonds
(Lift your hands) lift your hands
Raise your hands in praise
(Come on and lets dance) come on lets dance
Celebrate God with joyful dancing
(Scream and shout) scream and shout
Shout with joy
(He brought you out) he brought you out
God has brought you out of your bondage
(Loose your seat) loose your seat
Don't be still, get up and move around
(Now move your feet) move your feet
Dance in celebration and joy
(Ow, shout) shout for joy make some noise
Shout in celebration and make some noise
Because I'm free free
You're free now
(Good god almighty ah) free
Thanks to God, you're free
(He told me in his word that) free
God promises freedom in His Word
(That I could be free yeah) free
God says you can be free
(The devil tried to stop me) free
The devil tried to keep you from freedom
(He tried to block me) free
The devil tried to get in your way
(But I got away) free
But you escaped his grasp and are free now
(I got the key) free at last (key change)
You have the key to unlock your freedom
(Thank god almighty yeah)
Grateful to God for your freedom
(Whom the son sets free)
God's Son, Jesus, sets us free
(Is free indeed)
Truly free
(He loosed the shackles)
God has unbound you
(that was binding me)
From what was holding you back
(so get on your feet)
Get up and celebrate
(And sing it with me)
Join me in singing about our freedom
Free yeaah! (Key change)
Still celebrating our freedom
Those of you out there feelin' bound, let me tell you can break free break free (free)
I want to encourage those of you feeling trapped that you can break free
Free at last (Key change)
Rejoicing again in our freedom
Free Free free Free
Continuing to celebrate our freedom
Shake Yourself Loose!!
Final encouragement to be free
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANTUN DESHUN FOSTER, VICKIE WINANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laaya5684
This song pushes me in my workout routine I included god into my weight loss journey 🥰🥰
@dionynawilliams2088
Me to thank you for this comment just motivated me more 😅
@thethrashpanda
As you should! PTL!! 🙌🏻🙏🏻
@johndougherty843
Vickie Winans, nothing better.What a voice.
@mariaupchurch9239
This is my morning routine song that gets me to shaking all bad negativity loose yes sir Thank you Jesus amen.
@gloriajohnson9164
This is a reminder that God has given us all the tools we need to navigate through the day from our waking hour and keys to victory over every situation and circumstance that arises. shake yourself loose!!!! Amen!!!!
@free2bmes540
Everytime I hear this I cant help but to give God praise... Jesus has given me the key...
@candacekelly3045
I grew up listening to gospel music and this is the only thing that will keep me calm when I'm having a bad day
@justingaynor905
I first heard this song while visiting a predominantly white church in West Virginia! The church's youth dance team performed to it and it rocked the house! Gospel music takeover! Personally I find it impossible to stay in my seat when this song comes on! Thank you Vickie for this blessing! Lovin you in 2020 here in WV!
@cameronharris9034
That YEA!! at 1:47 gave me chills.. Vickie voice sooo underrated in gospel music🙏🙏🙏