Victory Is Mine
Dorothy Norwood Lyrics


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Victory is mine,
Victory is mine,
Victory today is mine.
I told Satan to get thee behind,
Victory today is mine.

Victory is mine,
Victory is mine,
Victory today is mine.
I told Satan to get thee behind,
Victory today is mine.

Joy is mine,
Joy is mine,
Joy today is mine
I told Satan to get thee behind,
I know that joy is mine.

Happiness is mine,
Happiness is mine,
Happiness today is mine.
I told Satan to get thee behind,
Happiness today is mine.

Victory is mine,
Victory is mine,
Victory today is mine.
I told Satan to get thee behind,
Victory today is mine.

Victory is mine,
Victory is mine,
Victory today is mine.
I told Satan




I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
To get thee behind,
Victory today is mine.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dorothy Norwood's "Victory Is Mine" are a celebration of triumph over adversity. The song asserts that despite any obstacles or challenges one might face, one has the power to defeat them and claim victory. The repetition of the phrase "Victory is mine" reinforces this message and creates a sense of confidence and strength.


The lyrics also feature a biblical reference to Satan, suggesting that the victory being claimed is a spiritual one. By telling Satan to "get thee behind," the singer is asserting their faith and belief in God's power to overcome evil.


The other verses of the song - "Joy is mine" and "Happiness is mine" - further emphasize the theme of triumph and suggest that true happiness and joy come from overcoming obstacles and finding a sense of inner peace and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

Victory is mine,
Proclaiming that success and triumph are rightfully hers


Victory today is mine.
Asserting that the victory she speaks of is to be achieved in the present


I told Satan to get thee behind,
Conveying that she has overcome any malevolent force that may have tried to impede her success


Joy is mine,
Expressing that she is now filled with elation and gleefulness


I know that joy is mine.
Confidently stating that her happiness is not fleeting and will remain with her


Happiness is mine,
Declaring that she has achieved contentment and gratification


Victory is mine,
Reiterating that she has triumphed over adversity


To get thee behind,
Again, emphasizing that any negativity has been vanquished




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALVIN DARLING, DOROTHY NORWOOD

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VICTORY IS DEFINITELY MINE. 😊😊😊

@Eric-i7e

Victory today is mine ... In Christ name ...

@melodysanger103

HAPPY 87TH BIRTHDAY
DOROTHY NORWOOD
(MAY 29, 2022)

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She was in Baltimore on yesterday 6/18/2023 a holy ghost good time

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There must be something about the month of June!
I'm here on June 27, 2024, Hallelujah!

@JadelwenRobinson

Me!!! 2024

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