Doug has a national and international ministry working with children and song writing. In 1996 his song ""We Want To See Jesus Lifted High"" was chosen as the theme for the global March for Jesus event and was sung in 176 countries by some 25 million people. Doug has also worked with singer / song writer Noel Richards for over ten years and as well as playing lead guitar for him he has also co-written a number of songs with him that have featured on Noel's albums.
Doug has a vision to see Jesus lighting a flame in the hearts of children that will spread like wildfire. Doug's heart is to present the gospel in fun, lively ways and to challenge children to build their friendship with God and to realise how important they are to him. He uses action songs, puppets, tricks, juggling and all manner of other exciting visual methods to catch the children's imagination.
With his team he travels the UK widely putting on family praise parties, seminars and ""adult"" celebrations as well as running the 8-11's work at conferences including Spring Harvest which this year attracted up to 875 children per day!
He also runs his own annual "Duggies Summer Weeks" which this year was attended by over 1000 mainly unchurched children and young people aged 5-14 during two weeks in August. Doug strives for quality in all that he does and the summer weeks programme included Go karting, Lazer quest, wildlife encounters, the infamous ""gunge tank"", quad bikes, numerous bouncy activities and stacks more.
Doug wants children to thoroughly enjoy themselves at his events - but also to meet with God in powerful ways, and be equipped to be used by God to see amazing things happen.
Doug has also recorded several albums for "Kingsway Music" which feature fun action songs, anointed adult worship tracks and high energy dance tracks.
Flabbergasted
Doug Horley Lyrics
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Let me see your hands up, let me see you stick ‘em up
And everybody to the clap-clap
It's here it's now
Yes we're gonna show how
From the front to back
Let me see your hands up
And everybody do the clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
I am flabbergasted
Been blasted
By your love Lord
By your love, love, love
I am flabbergasted
Been blasted
By your love Lord
By your love, love, love
When life is just a big kerffufel
I'm in a heap of trouble
My head is spinning round and round
My world has gone all oops-a-daisy
Just feels completely crazy
I know that you are there for me
When my plans have all derailed
You're someone who never fails
Pick me up and start me over
Life has knocked me to the ground
Will I smile of will I frown?
Oh, oh, oh
I am flabbergasted
Been blasted
By your love Lord
By your love, love, love
I am flabbergasted
Been blasted
By your love Lord
By your love, love, love
Stomp your feet
Clap your hands
Roll them hips
Everybody scream!
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
When my plans have all derailed
You're someone who never fails
Pick me up and start me over
Life has knocked me to the ground
Will I smile of will I frown?
Oh, oh, oh
I am flabbergasted
Been blasted
By your love Lord
By your love, love, love
I am flabbergasted
Been blasted
By your love Lord
By your love, love, love
Stomp your feet
Clap your hands
Roll them hips
Everybody scream!
Ladies: Ooh ooh
Fellas: Huh!
Ladies: Ooh ooh
Fellas: Huh!
Ladies: Ooh ooh
Fellas: Huh!
Ladies: Ooh ooh
Fellas: Huh!
Yo kids, Yo parents and all the people at the back
Let me see your hands up, let me see you stick ‘em up
And everybody to the clap-clap
It's here it's now
Yes we're gonna show how
From the front to back
Let me see your hands up
And everybody do the clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Flabbergasted
"Flabbergasted" by Doug Horley is an upbeat and inspiring song about feeling overwhelmed by life but finding strength and love in faith. The song starts off with an invitation to everyone, from kids to parents, to raise their hands up and clap along to the beat. The chorus expresses a feeling of awe and gratitude towards God's love, using the word "flabbergasted" to convey a sense of being overwhelmed or astonished. The verses touch on the struggles of daily life and how faith can offer support and guidance through these challenges.
The bridge of the song encourages listeners to let loose, stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and shouting with joy. The inclusion of both male and female voices shouting "ooh ooh" and "huh!" adds to the fun and energetic vibe of the song.
Overall, "Flabbergasted" is an uplifting and catchy song that celebrates the power of love and faith to get us through the hard times.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo kids, Yo parents and all the people at the back
Addressing the audience and requesting participation from everyone present.
Let me see your hands up, let me see you stick ‘em up
Encouraging the audience to raise their hands and stay engaged.
And everybody to the clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to clap their hands together in unison.
It's here it's now
Recognizing the current moment and creating a sense of urgency for the audience to engage.
Yes we're gonna show how
Building anticipation for the performance and promising to deliver an exceptional show.
From the front to back
Addressing the entire audience, regardless of where each person is sitting or standing.
Let me see your hands up
Encouraging the audience to continue participating by raising their hands and staying engaged.
And everybody do the clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to continue clapping their hands together in unison.
I am flabbergasted
Expressing extreme surprise and awe.
Been blasted
Feeling overwhelmed and impacted in a big way.
By your love Lord
Thanking God for his love and grace.
By your love, love, love
Emphasizing the abundance and consistency of God's love.
When life is just a big kerffufel
Describing a chaotic and perplexing situation.
I'm in a heap of trouble
Feeling overwhelmed and desperate for help.
My head is spinning round and round
Feeling dizzy and disoriented.
My world has gone all oops-a-daisy
Feeling like everything is going wrong in a playful and light-hearted way.
Just feels completely crazy
Feeling like everything is out of control and disorganized.
I know that you are there for me
Trusting in God's presence and guidance during difficult times.
When my plans have all derailed
Describing a situation where things did not go as expected or planned.
You're someone who never fails
Believing in God's ability to help and support through challenging times.
Pick me up and start me over
Requesting help and guidance from God to start again and move forward.
Life has knocked me to the ground
Feeling defeated and overwhelmed.
Will I smile of will I frown?
Questioning how to respond or react to challenging situations.
Stomp your feet
Encouraging the audience to stomp their feet on the ground in rhythm.
Clap your hands
Encouraging the audience to clap their hands together in unison.
Roll them hips
Encouraging the audience to move their hips in rhythm.
Everybody scream!
Encouraging the audience to shout loudly and expressively.
Ladies: Ooh ooh
Encouraging female audience members to make a certain sound.
Fellas: Huh!
Encouraging male audience members to make a certain sound.
I am flabbergasted
Expressing extreme surprise and awe.
Been blasted
Feeling overwhelmed and impacted in a big way.
By your love Lord
Thanking God for his love and grace.
By your love, love, love
Emphasizing the abundance and consistency of God's love.
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to continue clapping their hands together in unison.
Stomp your feet
Encouraging the audience to stomp their feet on the ground in rhythm.
Clap your hands
Encouraging the audience to clap their hands together in unison.
Roll them hips
Encouraging the audience to move their hips in rhythm.
Everybody scream!
Encouraging the audience to shout loudly and expressively.
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to continue clapping their hands together in unison.
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to continue clapping their hands together in unison.
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to continue clapping their hands together in unison.
Go, go, go, go, go, go clap-clap
Encouraging the audience to continue clapping their hands together in unison.
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.