I Can't Hold It
Byron Cage Lyrics
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According to your riches
And the plans set for my life, they are for blessings not for purses
So I‘ll render unto
All of the glory you are due
Chorus -
Ooh Ooh Ooh, I can’t hold it.
Much the Lord has
Done for me
(2X)
Even when I’m faithless
Lord you are faithful
For in the time of distress
You’ll hide me in your tabernacle
If these will hold their bless
Then the rocks will cry out for me
Repeat Chorus -
Ooh Ooh Ooh, I can’t hold it.
You don’t know how--
Much the Lord has
Done for me
(2X)
He has done so much
He has been so good
(4x)
He’s done so much
He’s been so good
(4x)
Repeat Chorus -
Ooh Ooh Ooh, I can’t hold it.
You don’t know how--
Much the Lord has
Done for me
(2X)
Repeat Vamp â€"
Repeat Chorus â€"
Byron Cage's song "I Can't Hold It" is a joyful celebration of the blessings provided by God. In the opening verse, Cage acknowledges that God has provided everything he could need, and reminds us that the plans God has for us are for blessings, not for material wealth. This is a reminder to be thankful for the things we have and to focus on what truly matters in life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't hold it" several times, which represents the overwhelming feeling of gratitude that is impossible to contain. The song is a reminder to express our thankfulness to God for all the blessings we have received. The second verse emphasizes the faithfulness of God, even in times of distress. Cage assures his listeners that God will always provide a place of safety and protection, just as he did for the Israelites in their tabernacle.
The repetition of the chorus and the vamp reinforces the joyful, celebratory nature of the song, and encourages listeners to join in praising God for his goodness.
Line by Line Meaning
You have given me everything I needed
The singer has been provided with all they need
According to your riches
These provisions come from the abundance of God's wealth
And the plans set for my life, they are for blessings not for purses
God has a plan for the singer's life that involves blessings, not just material wealth
So I‘ll render unto
As a result of God's generosity, the artist will give back
All of the glory you are due
The artist recognizes that all praise and glory belongs to God
Chorus -
Refrain of the song
Ooh Ooh Ooh, I can’t hold it.
The singer is so overwhelmed, they can't contain their gratitude
You don’t know how--
The artist acknowledges that others may not understand their intense gratitude
Much the Lord has
The numerous blessings that God has given to the artist
Done for me
God has provided for the artist in many ways
(2X)
The refrain is repeated twice
Even when I’m faithless
God remains faithful and steadfast to the artist, even when they falter
Lord you are faithful
God remains faithful regardless of the singer's circumstances
For in the time of distress
God is present to provide solace during difficult times
You’ll hide me in your tabernacle
God will provide a safe haven for the singer in times of trouble
If these will hold their bless
If the artist is silent and doesn't praise God, even the rocks will cry out
Then the rocks will cry out for me
All of creation recognizes God's greatness and will acknowledge it in their own way
He has done so much
God has provided the singer with numerous blessings
He has been so good
God has been kind and generous to the singer
(4x)
This line is repeated 4 times
Repeat Vamp
A repeated musical phrase
Repeat Chorus -
Refrain of the song is repeated
Ooh Ooh Ooh, I can’t hold it.
The singer is so overwhelmed, they can't contain their gratitude
You don’t know how--
The artist acknowledges that others may not understand their intense gratitude
Much the Lord has
The numerous blessings that God has given to the singer
Done for me
God has provided for the singer in many ways
(2X)
The refrain is repeated twice
Repeat Vamp –
Repeated musical phrase
Repeat Chorus -
Refrain of the song is repeated
Writer(s): BYRON LOUIS CAGE
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