I've Got A Reason
Byron Cage Lyrics
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Tell some of the people real quick, say
"I've gotta reason to praise Him"
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To clap my hands, to clap my hands
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To sing and dance to sing and dance
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
For life strength and health
For joy and peace of mind
For Your divine favor
For being a merciful Savior
Even when I seem faithless
Your love is never changing
An ever patient and loving God you are
That's why I give you all the praise
And I say I've gotta reason
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To clap my hands, to clap my hands
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To sing and dance to sing and dance
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To lift my voice to lift my voice
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
When I think of His goodness
And everything He's done
You don't understand why I'm clapping
My hands like this today â€~cause I've already won
He's given me the victory out of the hands of the enemy
So excuse me while I give God all of the glory
Because I know I've been redeemed, whoa
I've gotta reason
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To clap my hands, to clap my hands
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To sing and dance to sing and dance
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
To lift my voice to lift my voice
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
This is why, now who has brought us
Taught us along the way
Our total praise be yours today
Oh, God of mercy we declare Your name
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Jesus
The lyrics to Byron Cage's song "I've Got a Reason" are all about expressing gratitude and joy for the blessings God has given. The singer encourages others to join in and praise God with him, stating that he has many reasons to do so. He mentions some of these reasons, such as life, strength, health, joy, peace of mind, divine favor, and being saved by a merciful Savior. The singer acknowledges that sometimes he may falter in his faith, but God's love remains constant and patient. The song builds to a climax as the singer declares that he has already won the victory over the enemy, and he can't help but clap his hands, sing, dance, and lift his voice in praise to God. The song ends with a repetition of the name "Jesus," emphasizing the central role of Christ in bringing about salvation and inspiring praise.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was composed by a group of six different songwriters, including Byron Cage himself. Its upbeat tempo and joyful message have made it a popular choice for gospel choirs and congregational singing. "I've Got a Reason" was first released in 2003 on Cage's album "An Invitation to Worship," and it quickly became a fan favorite. The song has been covered by many other gospel artists, including Israel Houghton and the New Breed. In 2004, the song won a Stellar Award for Traditional Choir of the Year. Another fun fact about this song is that it was written with congregational participation in mind. The call-and-response style of the lyrics encourages maximum participation from listeners.
Another interesting aspect of the song is its use of repetition and simple, catchy phrases. The chorus is essentially a list of things the singer has a reason to do ("clap my hands," "sing and dance," etc.), and the repetition of the phrase "I've got a reason" drives home the message of the song. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to remember, making this song an accessible choice for singers and worshippers of all ages.
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Line by Line Meaning
If you know you've gotta reason to praise Him
If you have a reason to praise God
Tell some of the people real quick, say
Tell someone else about your reason for praising God
"I've gotta reason to praise Him"
I have a reason to praise God
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason
I have many reasons
To clap my hands, to clap my hands
To clap my hands in joy
To sing and dance to sing and dance
To sing and dance in praise
To lift my voice to lift my voice
To raise my voice in worship
I've gotta reason, I've gotta reason to rejoice
I have reason to celebrate
For life strength and health
For the gift of life, strength and good health
For joy and peace of mind
For the gift of joy and peace of mind
For Your divine favor
For God's divine favor
For being a merciful Savior
For God's mercy as a savior
Even when I seem faithless
Even when I lack faith
Your love is never changing
God's love for me is consistent and unchanging
An ever patient and loving God you are
God is always patient and loving towards me
That's why I give you all the praise
That's why I worship and praise God
When I think of His goodness
When I reflect on God's goodness
And everything He's done
And all the things He has accomplished
You don't understand why I'm clapping
You may not understand why I am rejoicing
My hands like this today 'cause I've already won
But I am rejoicing because I have already overcome
He's given me the victory out of the hands of the enemy
God has delivered me from my enemies and given me victory
So excuse me while I give God all of the glory
So please excuse me while I worship and praise God
Because I know I've been redeemed, whoa
Because I know that I have been saved
This is why, now who has brought us
This is why we worship
Taught us along the way
God has taught us throughout our journey
Our total praise be yours today
All our worship and praise belongs to God today
Oh, God of mercy we declare Your name
Oh merciful God, we declare your name
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
Calling upon the name of Jesus for salvation and worship
Contributed by Alexandra C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patricia Piper
Praise God. If you are reading this, you've got a reason. This song ministers to my soul.
Bankzz
i'v got a reason ☺😀😍💖
Ladii.T
I have to sing this song July 11,2015.