You
Israel & New Breed Lyrics


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Get up
Oh
Lord, You are good, sing

Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
(People from every nation)
People from every nation and tongue (yeah)
From generation to generation

We worship You
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We worship You for who You are (hey)

We worship You
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We worship You for who You are (c'mon sing)
And You are good

(Lord, You are good, sing )
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
(C'mon, don't stand around, get involved in this saying)
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
(Yes, Lord, Yes, Lord)
(People from every nation)
People from every nation and tongue (generation)
From generation to generation (oh)

We worship You
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We worship You for who You are (yeah, ooh)

We worship You
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We worship You for who You are (c'mon shout it)
And You are good
(So good, so good, yeah)
(Put your hands up, sing)

You are good all the time
And all the time You are good (yeah)
You are good all the time
All the time You are good (say it again)

You are good all the time
All the time You are good (yeah)
You are good all the time (ooh)
All the time You are good
If He's been good to you, let's jump and shout and pray
(C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon)

(Lord you are good, sing)
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
(Lord you are good, yes)
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
(Lift those hands high, c'mon, bless Him now sing)
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
(I'm looking at a generation who knows how good HE is)
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever (yeah, oh)
(People from every nation)

People from every nation and tongue
From generation to generation

We worship You (hallelujah)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
We worship You for who You are
(Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, we worship)

We worship You (hallelujah)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
We worship You for who You are
(C'mon, c'mon, sing it again, we worship)

We worship You (hallelujah)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
We worship You for who You are (yeah, yeah)

We worship You (oh)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
We worship You for who You are
(For who you are, yeah)
Who You are
(Who You are)
Who You are (woo)
And You are good





(Oh yeah, oh yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "You" by Israel & New Breed is a praise and worship song that expresses gratitude and adoration for God's goodness and mercy. The song opens with an encouragement for everyone to get up and sing along as they acknowledge the goodness of the Lord. The lyrics declare that God's mercy endures forever, across generations and cultures. The song invites all people to worship the Lord for who He is, and not just for what He has done. The chorus emphasizes that God is always good, and this truth deserves our continuous praise and adoration.


The song speaks to the universal human experience of seeking a higher power and acknowledging that God is deserving of our praise and worship. It emphasizes that God's goodness and mercy are not limited to particular people or cultures, but are available to all. The repetitive nature of the song's lyrics, especially in the chorus, reinforces the importance of this truth and encourages listeners to join in and make it their own declaration of faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Get up
Arise and join in singing


Oh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


Lord, You are good, sing
Sing and proclaim the goodness of the Lord


Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever
The Lord is good and His mercies are everlasting


(People from every nation)
All people from diverse backgrounds and cultures


From generation to generation
From one age group to another


We worship You
We honor and adore You


Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praising the Lord with enthusiasm


We worship You for who You are
We worship the Lord for His character and attributes


And You are good
The Lord is benevolent and kind


(C'mon, don't stand around, get involved in this saying)
Encouraging everyone to participate in the singing


(Yes, Lord, Yes, Lord)
Affirming agreement and obedience to the Lord


(Put your hands up, sing)
Encouraging physical expression of worship


You are good all the time
The Lord is always good


All the time You are good
The Lord never stops being good


(say it again)
Encouraging repetition of the previous proclamation


(If He's been good to you, let's jump and shout and pray)
Urging celebration and gratitude for God's goodness


(Lift those hands high, c'mon, bless Him now sing)
Encouraging physical expression of praise and worship


(I'm looking at a generation who knows how good HE is)
Observing and acknowledging that the generation recognizes the goodness of God


(Oh yeah, oh yeah)
Expressing excitement and agreement


(For who you are, yeah)
Worshipping the Lord for His being and attributes


(Who You are)
Praising the Lord for His being and qualities


(woo)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Israel Houghton

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@blackedler8334

Lyrics..
Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
People from every nation and tongue
From generation to generation
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
Ooo. Oooo

Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
People from every nation and tongue
From generation to generation
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
And You are Good.
You are good all the time
All the time, You are good.
You are good all the time
All the time, You are good.
You are good all the time
All the time, You are good.
You are good all the time
All the time, You are good.
Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are Good
And your mercy endureth forever
Lord You are good
And your mercy endureth forever
People from every nation and tongue
From generation to generation
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are.
We worship you
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We worship you for who you are
Who you are
Who you are
And You are Good.
You are Good
You are Good
All the time
You are Good
You are Good
All the time...



@carolinadap

Senhor tu รฉs bom,
Tua misericรณrdia รฉ pra sempre
Todos os povos te exaltaรงรฃo
De geraรงรฃo em geraรงรฃo
Te adorarei
Aleluia! Aleluia!
Te adorarei por tudo que รฉs!
Deus รฉ bom!!!
Tu รฉs bom o tempo todo!
O tempo todo tu รฉs bom!
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท



All comments from YouTube:

@LadyKEntertainment

I dont know why, I get so overwhelmed with joy and brought to tears whenever I see Adrienne praising the Lord . Maybe because I know how easily the industry sometimes takes people down such a dark path, and I just praise God for keeping her and protecting her.

@maliwatraining4672

I got you @Kim Thomas ๐Ÿ˜‰ I also feel joyous seeing her in the present of the Lord.. I see testimony

@aemsiw3798

She is someone that has said pornography is okay. People can sing and preach but that doesnโ€™t mean they are close to God.

@shotarolee5021

@@aemsiw3798 wow when did she say that?

@rugbyunit6737

@@aemsiw3798Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to Me, โ€˜Lord, Lord,โ€™ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

@aemsiw3798

@@shotarolee5021 she said it on her talk show

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@bigbomber11

Iโ€™ve played this song for years in church (bass), and it somehow got better?!?! Like, WHAT!?!?

@andresmolina7145

I've played this song in like 6 different versions and it always gets better, I really don't understand why, but I like it

@GilbertMitullah

@@andresmolina7145 itโ€™s because God keeps getting better and better ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ

@qvezotellemsumm

@@GilbertMitullah God doesnt keep getting better, he is already perfect. Our understanding is what increases * ๐Ÿ˜„

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