Why I Sing
Indiana Bible College Lyrics
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Jesus is the reason why I sing
Jesus is the reason why I sing
I sing because I’m happy
I sing because I’m free
Jesus is the reason why I sing
[Verse:]
What I’ve been through
You would understand
The reason why I sing
I was bound up by sin
But Jesus stepped in
And gave me peace within
[Verse 2:]
I had a song of pain
Full of distress and shame
In a life that had no harmony
But when I experienced
The power of Jesus
His love gave a sweet melody
[Bridge:]
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
The song "Why I Sing" by Indiana Bible College is a powerful declaration of faith and trust in Jesus Christ. The chorus declares that Jesus is the reason for the singer's joy and their freedom, which is why they sing. The verses explain the singer's personal story of how they were once bound by sin, but Jesus came in and gave them peace within. The second verse describes a life filled with pain, distress, and shame, but how Jesus's power and love turned that into a sweet melody. The bridge simply repeats the word 'Hallelujah,' which means "praise the Lord."
Overall, the message of the song is that Jesus is the answer to all of life's problems. The singer's personal testimony to this fact serves to inspire others who may be going through similar struggles. By singing and praising Jesus, the singer is affirming their faith and sharing it with others. The song is a reminder that no matter what we face in life, we can always turn to Jesus for the strength and peace we need.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus is the reason why I sing
The singer finds their purpose and inspiration to sing from Jesus.
Jesus is the reason why I sing
Jesus is mentioned again to emphasize the importance of his role in the singer's life and singing.
I sing because I’m happy
The singer feels happy and expresses it through singing.
I sing because I’m free
The artist feels liberated and expresses it through singing.
Jesus is the reason why I sing
Jesus is mentioned again to reaffirm his importance as the source of the artist's happiness and freedom.
If you only knew
The singer suggests that there are things about their past that people listening wouldn't understand.
What I’ve been through
The singer has overcome struggles and hardships.
You would understand
If the listener knew more about the artist, they would have a deeper appreciation for why they sing.
The reason why I sing
The artist is about to share the reason why they sing, which is rooted in their faith.
I was bound up by sin
The artist was trapped or weighed down by sinful behaviors or thoughts.
But Jesus stepped in
Jesus intervened in the singer's life to provide a solution to their struggles.
And gave me peace within
As a result of Jesus' intervention, the artist found inner peace.
I had a song of pain
The singer's previous songs were painful or sorrowful.
Full of distress and shame
The singer's previous song expressed feelings of distress and shame.
In a life that had no harmony
The singer's life previously had a lack of balance or tranquility.
But when I experienced
The artist's life changed for the better after a certain experience.
The power of Jesus
This experience involved Jesus and his divine intervention.
His love gave a sweet melody
As a result of Jesus' power and love, the singer's life became more harmonious and joyful.
Hallelujah
This expression of praise is used to lift up Jesus and further emphasize his importance in the singer's life.
Hallelujah
The repetition of this expression reinforces its significance and doubles as a call for others to join in praise.
Hallelujah
The repeated expression of praise serves as a final exclamation of the artist's gratitude and faith.
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.