CeCe’s personality, inviting warmth and genuine love for God transcends her… Read Full Bio ↴CeCe’s personality, inviting warmth and genuine love for God transcends her music and has earned her millions of loyal fans around the world. Her industry accolades, nearly too numerous to count, include five Grammy Awards, 18 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and several gold and platinum-selling albums. CeCe’s collection of Top Ten R&B radio hits include “Count on Me,” her powerhouse duet with Whitney Houston, from the multi-platinum Waiting to Exhale soundtrack. The multi-format smash single sold 2 million copies and hit the Top Ten on “Oprah,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” “Live with Regis & Kathie Lee”, the White House and many more.

Forever
CeCe Winans Lyrics

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Lord why would I leave You
There?s no other place for me but here
Your Love is so great and sure
Your faithfulness, and mercy, will live on, eternally

[Chorus]
Forever I'll lift my voice
Forever, Lord I'll rejoice

Forever I'll sing my heart out to You
I offer all I have
And I want more to give
Forever my life is Yours to use

I can't describe this joy
That I feel when I'm alone with You
Your presence it heals my soul
Your faithfulness, and mercy, will live on, eternally

[Chorus]

Forever worship, forever praise, forever shout Your name
I'll bow down with pleasure, humble myself
I only have eyes for You

[Chorus: x2]

Forever I'll live right, forever I'll love right, forever for You
Forever I'll walk right, forever I'll talk right, forever for You
Forever I'll live right, forever I'll love right, forever for You
Forever I'll walk right, forever I'll talk right, forever for You
Forever I'll live right, forever I'll love right, forever for You

Forever and ever and ever, ever and ever and ever
Lord Your worthy, oh so worthy

Forever and ever and ever, ever and ever and ever
Lord Your worthy, oh so worthy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to CeCe Winans's song Forever are a testament to the devotion and gratitude the singer has towards God. The first stanza begins with a rhetorical question, "Lord why would I leave You?" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that there is no other place for them but with God, as His love and faithfulness are great and sure. The notion that His mercy will live on eternally is a reminder of the boundless nature of His love, which is repeated later on in the chorus.

The chorus itself is a declaration of the singer's unwavering commitment to God. They will lift their voice and rejoice forever, singing their heart out as an offering of all they have to give. The phrase "Forever my life is Yours to use" shows that they trust God with their entire being and are willing to let Him guide their path. The second stanza is a testament to the transformative power of God's presence. The singer feels joy and healing in His presence, a feeling that cannot be described. This is a reminder that a relationship with God is not just about sacrifice or duty, but can also bring great joy and peace.

The repetition of "Forever I'll live right, forever I'll love right, forever for You" in the bridge emphasizes the singer's desire to live according to God's will. It is a sign that submitting to God and choosing to follow His path is a lifelong commitment. The final repetition of "Forever and ever and ever, Lord, You're worthy, oh so worthy" is a powerful reminder of the omnipotence and infinite nature of God. It shows that despite our finite existence, we can always honor God and offer praise to Him.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord why would I leave You
I cannot imagine leaving You Lord, no other place can fulfill me the way You do

There?s no other place for me but here
Being with You is the only place I find true fulfillment

Your Love is so great and sure
Your love for me is immense and unwavering

Your faithfulness, and mercy, will live on, eternally
You are always faithful and merciful, Lord, and these will never cease to exist

Chorus: Forever I'll lift my voice
I will praise You forever, Lord, with all my heart and soul

Forever, Lord I'll rejoice
My joy will be eternal with You, Lord

Forever I'll sing my heart out to You
I will sing to You, Lord, with everything within me

I offer all I have
Everything I have, Lord, I give to You

And I want more to give
I desire to offer even more to You

Forever my life is Yours to use
My life belongs to You, Lord, forever and always

I can't describe this joy
The joy I feel when I am with You, Lord, is indescribable

That I feel when I'm alone with You
Only in Your presence, Lord, can I feel this overwhelming joy

Your presence it heals my soul
Your presence, Lord, brings healing to my soul

Forever worship, forever praise, forever shout Your name
I will worship, praise and exalt Your name forever, Lord

I'll bow down with pleasure, humble myself
In reverence to You, Lord, I will bow down and humble myself

I only have eyes for You
You are the only one I focus on, Lord

Chorus: Forever I'll live right, forever I'll love right, forever for You
I will always do what is right and love as You would want me to, Lord, forever for You

Forever I'll walk right, forever I'll talk right, forever for You
I will always walk and talk in the way that pleases You, Lord, forever for You

Forever and ever and ever, ever and ever and ever
Forever, Lord, forever and ever and ever

Lord Your worthy, oh so worthy
You are worthy, Lord, of all my love, devotion and honor

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARIO WINANS, WRITERS UNKNOWN

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