Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and get ready for the ride of your… Read Full Bio ↴Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and get ready for the ride of your life. If you like energetic guitars, insightful lyrics, infectious melodies and absolutely fabulous vocals, you are going to love Dakoda Motor Company. Behind the wheels of this musical adventure lie the talents of lead vocalist Davia Vallesillo, guitarist Peter King, bassist Derik Toy, drummer Chuck Cummings and the band's newest member, guitarist Elliot Chenault. Dakoda is a band with a collection of lively tunes that defy categorization. Some call it pop. Others label it alternative. To many it's surfer rock, but whatever you call it - it's fun music with an important message. The nucleus of the band came together when Davia and Peter met at the beach in LaJolla, California. Pretty soon they were leading worship services and began looking for other creative individuals interested in combining music and ministry in a cutting edge band. They found kindred spirits in Chuck, Derik and Elliot. All accomplished musicians on the local scene. The band soon developed an enthusiastic following as they garnered rave reviews opening for mainstream bands like Mary's Danish and dada. Dakoda enjoyed success in the early 90’s, playing and touring with bands ranging form Christian Music’s then giant Petra, to playing on the Vans Warped tour, and everywhere in between. With Davia at the wheel, Dakoda Motor Company is a band that will take you for a ride that you will never forget.

Sing Hallelujah
Dakoda Motor Co. Lyrics

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Hallelujah! H-A-L-L-E-L-U-J-A-H! Hallelujah!

Well, I'll sing hallelujah
Well, I'll sing hallelujah
Well, I'll sing hallelujah
To the King, the King of all
On my knees I'm standing tall

Well, I live in hope and glory
You can live in hope and glory
Well, I live in hope and glory
You can live in hope and glory
With me each and every day
On my knees this is what I pray

Well, Jesus is here today
And He's my best friend
I said Jesus is here today
And He'll be here 'til the end
Well, He came down from above
And His motive, my friend, is love

Overall Meaning

The song "Sing Hallelujah" by Dakoda Motor Co. is a song about hope and redemption through faith in Jesus Christ. The use of the word "hallelujah" - which translates to "praise the Lord" - is a repeated call to worship and express joy for the blessings and love given by God. The first line of the song, "Well, I'll sing hallelujah" is a declaration of devotion and dedication to God. The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith in the face of adversity, and finding hope and solace through worship.

The lyrics "On my knees I'm standing tall" and "With me each and every day / On my knees this is what I pray" highlight the importance of prayer and how it can provide a sense of calm and peace in difficult times. The next set of lyrics, "Well, Jesus is here today / And He's my best friend / I said Jesus is here today / And He'll be here 'til the end / Well, He came down from above / And His motive, my friend, is love" continue the theme of finding hope and comfort through faith in Jesus Christ. The connection between the singer and Jesus is depicted as a close and meaningful friendship, with the singer feeling comforted by the knowledge that Jesus is always present.

The final verse of the song is a declaration of the band's faith and why they sing. The acknowledgment of their faith in Jesus Christ is profound and shows how it is the driving force behind their music. The song ends with a repetition of the word "hallelujah," driving home the message of devotion and praise.

Line by Line Meaning

Hallelujah! H-A-L-L-E-L-U-J-A-H! Hallelujah!
This is a joyful expression of praise to God.

Well, I'll sing hallelujah
The singer is expressing their intention to sing praise to God.

To the King, the King of all
The singer is praising God as the ultimate ruler and authority.

On my knees I'm standing tall
The artist is showing humility and submission to God, while also feeling empowered.

Well, I live in hope and glory
The artist has faith that they will experience divine blessings and a great future.

You can live in hope and glory
The singer is encouraging others to have faith in God and experience his blessings.

With me each and every day
The singer is offering support and companionship to anyone who shares their faith in God.

On my knees this is what I pray
The artist is expressing their devotion to God through prayer.

Well, Jesus is here today
The artist believes that Jesus is present and active in their life and the world.

And He's my best friend
The artist has a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus.

Well, He came down from above
The singer is referring to the idea of the Incarnation, where Jesus came down from Heaven to Earth.

And His motive, my friend, is love
The artist believes that Jesus acts out of love and compassion for humanity.

We're not just ramblin' on. We'd like to give credit where credit is due. And so first and foremost and last of all and certainly not least, we give credit to our maker, Jesus Christ, and that's why we sing
The singer is acknowledging that their faith in Jesus is not just meaningless talk, but rather a sincere expression of gratitude and praise.

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