Give me
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Mali, let's go get 'em

Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I hope that love that'll never change
Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Gimme that power to walk away
When another God wants to take Your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimme dat, gimme dat
Oh oh oh

Anybody ready
Oh, oh, oh
Ready for His glory
Oh, oh, oh
If you a seeker for life
Oh, oh, oh
Let me tell you this story
Oh, oh, oh
Every place that's dark
Oh, oh, oh

He will bring it to light
Oh, oh, oh
Hypocritical hearts backsliders
Liars time to get right
Oh, oh, oh
See I include myself
Oh, oh, oh
I cast my own stones
Oh, oh, oh

I'm the man in the mirror y'all
Oh, oh, oh
I can see my wrong
Oh, oh, oh
But I'm here by grace
Oh, oh, oh
Through Christ by faith
Oh, oh, oh
I had to make that choice
I had to open up my mouth and say

Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I hope that love that'll never change
Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Gimme dat (gimme dat)

Gimme that power to walk away
When another God wants to take Your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Gimme dat

Oh, oh, oh
Anybody tired
Oh, oh, oh
You want the show to end
Oh, oh, oh
Get the actors off stage
And let church begin
Oh, oh, oh
Do you want a revolution
Oh, oh, oh
You wanna hear a new song
Oh, oh, oh
God is cleanin' up house
Oh, oh, oh
At first he started right at home
Oh, oh, oh

No more miracle water
Oh, oh, oh
Prayer cloths from money and fame
Oh, oh, oh
Everybody got a title
But do you know your name
Oh, oh, oh
If we humble ourselves people
Oh, oh, oh
Fall on our face
Oh, oh, oh
And ask God everything in me
That's not right take it away

Yeah, gimme that joy that I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease the pain
I want that love that'll never change
Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Gimme dat (gimme dat)

Ooh, I want the power to walk away
When another God wants to take Your place
As much of you, Lord as I can take
Gimme dat, gimme dat

Yeah, gimme the joy that I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease the pain
I want that love that'll never change
Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Gimme dat (gimme dat)

Ooh, give me the power to walk away
When another God wants to take Your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimme dat, gimme dat

And I keep shelter today
'Cause I need you today
I can't get away
See, there's no escape
See whatcha done to me
I'm not the same ol' me
You took away everything
Now you're my everything

I just need you today
I cant get away
See, there's no escape
See whatcha done to me
I'm not the same ol' me
You took away everything
Now you're my everything

Give me that God who breathes life
Into the nostrils of man
A sovereign God who predestined
Creates for me time and again
I want a God who with brilliance and elegance
decorated darkness with stars

The God who orchestrates the future
At the same time he knows where you are
Give me that God who supplies my needs
'Cause he owns all the cattle's on the hill
And He's the God that wipes my tears
He provides enough to pay all my bills

And gimme me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' 'bout
Gimme me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' 'bout
Gimme dat, gimme dat
Gimme dat

Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I want that love that'll never change
Gimme dat, gimme dat

Gimme the power to walk away
When another god wants to take Your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimme dat, gimme dat

Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I want that love that'll never change
Gimme dat, gimme dat

Gimme that joy I can't explain
Gimme that joy I can't explain
I am at a loss of words, now
I'm so happy, you make me happy, now
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll
Add extra peace, ease my pain
I want that love that'll never change




Gimme dat, gimme dat, gimme dat
Gimme dat

Overall Meaning

The song “Give Me” by Kirk Franklin is a powerful gospel song that talks about seeking the Lord and asking for His mercy and grace. The song expounds on the need to ask for God’s presence in all situations and to depend on Him for strength and direction. The lyrics are a prayer for joy, peace, and love that can only come from God. Kirk Franklin is inviting everyone to seek the Lord and to experience the transformative power of His presence.


The repetition of the phrase “gimme dat” emphasizes the urgency and the need for these blessings from God. The song talks about the need to walk away from any other gods that want to take the place of the Almighty. It admonishes the listeners to humble themselves and seek God’s forgiveness, asking Him to take away everything that is wrong in their lives. The song encourages the audience to open up their hearts, as Kirk Franklin admits to his own shortcomings and the need for God’s grace in his life.


Overall, the song is an anthem for anyone wanting to draw close to God and walk in His ways while living in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Mali, let's go get 'em
Addressing someone named Mali, Franklin Kirk is motivated to take on the challenges ahead of him.


Gimme that joy I can't explain
Franklin Kirk is seeking immense joy that is difficult to even describe.


Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
In addition to joy, Franklin Kirk is asking for peace that will alleviate his suffering.


I hope that love that'll never change
Franklin Kirk is looking for an unchanging, enduring love.


Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Franklin Kirk is restating his desire for the aforementioned blessings.


Gimme that power to walk away
Franklin Kirk wants the strength to resist the temptation to replace God with other things.


When another God wants to take Your place
Franklin Kirk acknowledges the existence of other things vying for God's place in his life.


As much of you as I can take
Franklin Kirk wants as much of God's presence and influence in his life as possible.


Oh oh oh Anybody ready Oh, oh, oh Ready for His glory
Franklin Kirk is asking the listeners if they are prepared for God's glory to manifest in their lives.


If you a seeker for life Let me tell you this story
Franklin Kirk is addressing someone who is seeking meaning in life and sharing a story with them.


Every place that's dark He will bring it to light
Franklin Kirk expresses his faith that God can bring light to even the darkest parts of one's life.


Hypocritical hearts backsliders Liars time to get right
Franklin Kirk is calling out those who are living a life contrary to what they profess and urging them to repent.


See I include myself I cast my own stones
Franklin Kirk recognizes his own shortcomings and is not judgmental of others.


I'm the man in the mirror y'all I can see my wrong
Franklin Kirk acknowledges his own flaws and is working on self-improvement.


But I'm here by grace Through Christ by faith I had to make that choice I had to open up my mouth and say Gimme dat
Franklin Kirk knows that he is saved due to the grace of God and his own faith, and confesses that he needs the blessings he has been asking for.


Anybody tired You want the show to end Get the actors off stage And let church begin
Franklin Kirk is calling for genuine, authentic worship instead of a performance.


Do you want a revolution You wanna hear a new song God is cleanin' up house At first he started right at home
Franklin Kirk believes that God is in the process of bringing a revolution in people's lives, starting with purification and cleansing at home.


No more miracle water Prayer cloths from money and fame Everybody got a title But do you know your name
Franklin Kirk is criticizing the prosperity gospel and emphasizing the importance of knowing one's own identity in Christ.


If we humble ourselves people Fall on our face And ask God everything in me That's not right take it away
Franklin Kirk believes in the power of humility and repentance in asking God to remove anything that is not in line with his will.


Yeah, gimme that joy that I can't explain Ooh, I want the power to walk away
Franklin Kirk is reiterating his desire for the aforementioned blessings.


And I keep shelter today 'Cause I need you today I can't get away See, there's no escape
Franklin Kirk realizes his dependence on God for protection and deliverance from life's difficulties.


See whatcha done to me I'm not the same ol' me You took away everything Now you're my everything I just need you today I cant get away
Franklin Kirk recognizes the positive changes that God has brought into his life and declares his need for God's presence everyday.


Give me that God who breathes life Into the nostrils of man A sovereign God who predestined Creates for me time and again
Franklin Kirk is asking for a God who gives life and is in control of all things, including his destiny.


I want a God who with brilliance and elegance decorated darkness with stars The God who orchestrates the future At the same time he knows where you are
Franklin Kirk desires a God who displays his power through his creation and has a plan for the future while also knowing everything about us individually.


Give me that God who supplies my needs 'Cause he owns all the cattle's on the hill And He's the God that wipes my tears He provides enough to pay all my bills
Franklin Kirk is grateful for a God who is able to meet all his needs, including material ones, and is also there to comfort during times of sorrow.


And gimme me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' 'bout Gimme me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' 'bout
Franklin Kirk is emphasizing the importance of having a relationship with the specific God that he is describing.


Gimme the power to walk away When another god wants to take Your place
Franklin Kirk is expressing his desire to have the strength to resist anything that tries to take the place of God in his life.


I am at a loss of words, now I'm so happy, you make me happy, now Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Add extra peace that'll Add extra peace, ease my pain Gimme dat, gimme dat, gimme dat
Franklin Kirk is overwhelmed with joy and expressing his gratitude as he repeats his request for peace and other blessings.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Kirk Franklin

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@ToBeSaltnLight

This is a powerful song! God forgive me for my hypocrisy, and I ask forgiveness from those whom I have judged hypocritically. People, there is no pit dark enough from where the love of Christ can reach you. He went into the darkness to meet you through his Son Jesus Christ. Lord Give Me that love. I want that love that meets people in the darkness. The same darkness that you me at Lord. Amen.

@batteman34

Jesus pulls us up out of it all just gotta ask,submit etc! He is better than we all deserve!Amen!

@melenacholy9170

I remember I listened to this song with my family when I was younger in like 2014, and I didn't understand what the guy was saying at all I just enjoyed the song. I miss those days. It took me 6 years to find this again!! Praise the lord!!

memento

@jesussavedme4975

Praise God!

@gwendolyns8145

Give me the power to walk away when another god wants to take your place.....my fav part powerful sentence

@Star-en5lt

Amen & amen👆👏👏

@LouiseRobinson22396

THIS IS MY SONGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! AMEN TO THE MOST HIGH GOD!!

@mohawkmm4369

Powerful song. Heavenly Father

@niasimone1740

I love the whole album. but this song is one I can especially connect to.

@fayejames4444

Whar is the name of the album?

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