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.
I'm Gonna Jump Up and Down
Doug Horley Lyrics
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Gonna spin right around
I'm gonna praise Your name forever
I'm gonna shout out loud
Gonna deafen the crowd
I'm gonna send my praise to heaven
I will run this race and I will never stop
I'll follow Jesus till the day I drop
When you've got such a lot
When you've got not a lot
WHAT? BE HAPPY!!!
The lyrics of Doug Horley's song "I'm Gonna Jump Up and Down (Be Happy)" are an expression of the joy and exuberance that comes from a deep faith in Jesus Christ. The song's opening lines -- "I'm gonna jump up and down, gonna spin right around" -- capture this enthusiastic and ebullient spirit, inviting the listener to join in the celebration. The song's refrain, "Be happy," reinforces this theme of joyfulness, urging listeners to embrace a sense of happiness and gratitude even in the face of difficult circumstances.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this joy and happiness comes from a deep and abiding faith in Christ. Lines like "I'm gonna praise Your name forever" and "I'll follow Jesus till the day I drop" articulate a profound commitment to Christ's teachings and a powerful desire to live in accordance with His word. The song's closing lines, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me / When you've got such a lot / When you've got not a lot / WHAT? BE HAPPY!!!," reinforce this message, suggesting that even in times of challenge or uncertainty, the power and love of Christ can bring about happiness and contentment.
Overall, then, "I'm Gonna Jump Up and Down (Be Happy)" is a song of joy and celebration, rooted in a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. It calls upon the listener to embrace a spirit of happiness and gratitude, and to live a life guided by Christ's teachings and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm gonna jump up and down
I will express my joy and excitement by repeatedly jumping up and down in celebration.
Gonna spin right around
I will twirl around in a circle to display my happiness.
I'm gonna praise Your name forever
I will offer my everlasting admiration and gratitude to God.
I'm gonna shout out loud
I will proclaim my enthusiasm and delight with a loud, powerful voice.
Gonna deafen the crowd
My exuberance will be so intense that it will overwhelm the audience's ability to hear.
I'm gonna send my praise to heaven
I will direct my worship and exaltation towards God in heaven.
I will run this race and I will never stop
I will persistently pursue my faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.
I'll follow Jesus till the day I drop
I will remain faithful to Jesus Christ for the remainder of my life.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
By relying on the strength provided by Jesus Christ, I am capable of achieving anything.
When you've got such a lot
If you have many things to be grateful for,
When you've got not a lot
Or if you have very little,
WHAT? BE HAPPY!!!
You should still find reason to be joyful and content in life.
Contributed by Maya K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.