I Will Sing
Kari Jobe Lyrics
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I need to know You're in control
Though my heart is torn wide open
I will trust, I will remember
I need to hear Your voice
Speaking to silence all my doubts
You will break through every darkness
Even when my breath is weak
I will sing, I will sing
Even in my suffering
I will sing, I will sing
I need to feel Your hope
Rising above my greatest fears
Even death has been defeated
I will trust, I will remember
Even when the shadows fall
I will sing, I will sing
Even when the night is long
I will sing, I will sing
Hallelujah
I surrender all to You
Hallelujah
You are God, You won't be shaken
Hallelujah
I surrender all to You
Hallelujah
You are God, You won't be shaken
I need to see You here
I need to know You're in control
Though my heart is torn wide open
I will trust, I will remember
The lyrics to Kari Jobe's song "I Will Sing" express a deep desire for God's presence and assurance in the midst of hardship and suffering. The singer acknowledges the pain and vulnerability of their heart being torn wide open, but they choose to put their trust in God's control. They long to hear God's voice, to be comforted and reassured, and to silence their doubts.
The lyrics convey a strong belief in the power of God's word. They affirm that God's word is not empty or void but will surely break through every darkness. The singer acknowledges their own weakness, even when their breath is weak, but they declare that they will continue to sing praises to God. This demonstrates a steadfast commitment to faith and worship, even in the face of suffering.
The lyrics also speak of hope rising above fears, emphasizing the victory over death that Jesus has achieved. This hope allows the singer to trust and remember God's faithfulness. The shadows may fall, and the night may be long, but the singer affirms that they will continue to sing. This reflects a resilience and determination to praise God, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I need to see You here
I desperately long for Your presence and guidance in my life
I need to know You're in control
I yearn for the assurance that You are sovereign over all things
Though my heart is torn wide open
Despite the pain and anguish I feel deep within me
I will trust, I will remember
I choose to have faith and hold onto the truth of Your faithfulness
I need to hear Your voice
I crave to listen to Your words that will silence my doubts and fears
Speaking to silence all my doubts
Your words have the power to quiet and dispel any uncertainties I have
Your word won't return empty
The promises You speak will never be in vain or unfulfilled
You will break through every darkness
You are capable of overcoming any form of darkness or adversity
Even when my breath is weak
Even in times when I feel weak and weary
I will sing, I will sing
I will lift my voice in praise and worship to You
Even in my suffering
Even when I am going through hardship and pain
I need to feel Your hope
I yearn to experience the hope that comes from You
Rising above my greatest fears
Your hope has the power to overcome and surpass my deepest fears
Even death has been defeated
Death has no power or victory over You
Even when the shadows fall
Even in times of darkness and uncertainty
Even when the night is long
Even during the prolonged periods of darkness and difficulty
Hallelujah
Praising and exalting You with joy and gratitude
I surrender all to You
I willingly give up control and submit everything to You
You are God, You won't be shaken
You are the unchanging Almighty, unshaken by any circumstance
Hallelujah
Continuing to praise and worship You
You are God, You won't be shaken
Affirming that You are the immovable God, steadfast and unwavering
I need to see You here
I still long to witness Your presence and guidance in my life
I need to know You're in control
I continue to desire the reassurance that You are sovereign over all
Though my heart is torn wide open
Even though my heart is filled with deep pain and brokenness
I will trust, I will remember
I will persist in placing my trust in You and remembering Your faithfulness
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASON INGRAM, BEN FIELDING, KARI JOBE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vanessa Fernandes
I need to see You here, I need to know You're in control
Though my heart is torn wide open I will trust, I will remember
I need to hear Your voice speaking to silence all my doubts
Your word won't return empty, You will break through ev'ry darkness
Even when my breath is weak I will sing, I will sing
Even in my suffering
I will sing, I will sing
I need to see Your hope rising above my greatest fears
Even death has been defeated, I will trust, I will remember
Even when the shadows fall I will sing, I will sing
Even when the night is long I will sing, I will sing
Hallelujah, I surrender all to You
Hallelujah, You are God
You won't be shaken
I need to see You here, I need to know You're in control
Though my heart is torn wide open I will trust, I will remember
Grace S
This song is glorious and beautiful! Praise Jesus! Kari Jobe, I've been listening to you from my youth, you always have had a beautiful and annointed voice! 😁✝
Worship & Prayer
The dear person that's reading this, we don't know each other but I wish you all the best in life❤ don't ever blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Your smile is precious and a key to a happy life…!!!
Julie Sadler
God used this song to help me move to the next step in my grief process with 3 back to back losses.
Munashe Maswodza
This song makes me feel the presence of God ❤️ I never fail to cry it’s so beautiful
Damien Butler
Even though I'm going through the pain of my wife divorcing me, I Will Sing!!!
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Damien Butler praying for you, brother! Jesus is your first love! Run to him and He will take the pain!
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