Testify
Dottie Peoples Lyrics


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Somebody oughta testify
Oh somebody oughta testify
Say for God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify

There's been times in my life when I was down and in despair
I fell down on my knees and I called on God in prayer
I thanked Him for His blessings
I named them one by one
But most of all I thank You God for all You've done

Somebody oughta testify
Oh somebody oughta testify
Say for God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify

Those Hebrew boys can testify how God took out the heat in that fiery fire
Come here Daniel; what do you have to say?
The lions were made pillows for my head to lay

Somebody oughta testify
Oh somebody oughta testify
Say for God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify

Said for God I'll live
For God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify




Somebody oughta testify
Somebody oughta testify

Overall Meaning

In Dottie Peoples's song Testify, the lyrics describe the importance of sharing one's faith and testimonies of God's goodness. The singer is urging someone to testify and give witness to the power of God in their lives. The lyrics begin with the repeated phrase "Somebody oughta testify" which emphasizes the importance of sharing one's testimony. The singer then goes on to describe their own experiences of being in moments of despair and praying to God for help. They give thanks to God for his blessings and acknowledge all that he has done for them.


The lyrics then switch to referencing biblical stories where others have testified to God's power. The Hebrew boys who were saved from the fiery furnace, and Daniel who was saved from the lions, are mentioned as examples of those who have testified to God's protection and deliverance. The song wraps up by restating the importance of testifying, with the singer saying they will live and die for God and that somebody oughta testify.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody oughta testify
The singer believes that someone should give testimony of their faith.


Oh somebody oughta testify
The singer emphasizes that it is important for believers to share their testimony.


Say for God I'll live, for God I'll die
The true test of faith is shown in both life and death.


There's been times in my life when I was down and in despair
The artist reflects on difficult times in their life.


I fell down on my knees and I called on God in prayer
The artist turned to prayer in times of need.


I thanked Him for His blessings
The singer acknowledges God's blessings in their life.


I named them one by one
The singer counted and recognized specific blessings in their life.


But most of all I thank You God for all You've done
The artist is grateful for everything God has done for them.


Those Hebrew boys can testify how God took out the heat in that fiery fire
The artist references a biblical story to illustrate God's power to deliver his people.


Come here Daniel; what do you have to say?
The artist invokes another biblical story to ask what testimony Daniel would have.


The lions were made pillows for my head to lay
Daniel speaks of God's protection and deliverance in the face of danger.


Said for God I'll live
The artist declares their intention to live for God.


For God I'll die
The singer declares their willingness to die for their faith.


Somebody oughta testify
The singer reiterates their belief that someone should share their testimony.


Somebody oughta testify
The singer repeats their call for believers to share their faith.


Somebody oughta testify
The artist emphasizes the importance of sharing one's testimony and faith.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DOROTHY A. PEOPLES

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Anne Witherspoon

Beautiful song I love you Dottie much People

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Thank you for posting this!! Let’s testify of our Lord’s goodness and faithfulness 🙏❤️One of my first cd’s I bought when I got saved on the 90’s. Love this worship

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Brooke Stancill

Amen Amen!!!...All Praises To The Lord!!!!!!..

Rosetta Woods

Prises God,How Great our God...Amen.

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