Give Me
Kirk Franklin Lyrics

Mali, let's go get 'em
An invitation to Mali to stand up and fight for God's kingdom

Gimme that joy I can't explain
A plea for the incomparable joy that comes with having a relationship with God

Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
A cry for additional peace to help mitigate the struggles and difficulties of life

I hope that love that'll never change
A desire for an unwavering love that sustains through thick and thin

Gimme dat (gimme dat)
Reassertion of wanting the gifts mentioned in previous lines

Gimme that power to walk away
A request for strength to resist temptation and not give in to other gods or distractions

When another God wants to take Your place
A call to be alert and aware of the numerous distractions that can be pitfalls in the faith journey

As much of you as I can take
An earnest plea for as much of God in oneself as possible

Gimme dat, gimme dat
Reassertion of wanting the gifts mentioned in previous lines

Anybody ready
An invitation for fellow believers to join the fight for God's kingdom

Oh, oh, oh
Vocalization to express joy and excitement

Ready for His glory
A call to be prepared to receive God's glory and blessings

If you a seeker for life
Clarification that this song is calling out to those who are seeking a deeper relationship with God

Let me tell you this story
An invitation to listen, learn and be inspired by personal experience

Every place that's dark
Assurance that even in the darkest of situations, God can bring light

He will bring it to light
Restating trust in God's will and ability to bring light to even the deepest darkness

Hypocritical hearts backsliders
A direct call out to people who claim to follow Jesus but do not live up to the standards of the faith

Liars time to get right
A frank warning to those whose life actions are not consistent with God's standards

See I include myself
An acknowledgment that everyone falls short of the glory of God

I cast my own stones
Admission of personal mistakes and hypocrisy

I'm the man in the mirror y'all
Personal reflection and admittance that change must start within oneself

I can see my wrong
Personal responsibility and acknowledgement of mistakes and shortcomings

But I'm here by grace
Confession of reliance on God's grace despite personal shortcomings

Through Christ by faith
Attributing salvation to faith in Jesus Christ

I had to make that choice
Personal decision and responsibility to choose faith and righteousness

I had to open up my mouth and say
Personal will to speak out and profess their faith

Anybody tired
Invitation to those struggling and fatigued to find rest and strength in God

You want the show to end
Alluding to the superficiality and superficiality of life compared to the eternal rewards of faith

Get the actors off stage
Metaphor for rejecting distractions and temptations that are trying to take the center stage in life

And let church begin
Imagery of an ideal community of believers focused on the worship and knowledge of God to thrive

Do you want a revolution
Questioning fellow believers their desire for change and transformation

You wanna hear a new song
Desire to have new inspirations, ideas and experiences that deepen faith

God is cleanin' up house
Belief that God is clearing and cleansing all aspects of a person's life

At first he started right at home
Saying that initial cleansing by God starts from within oneself

No more miracle water
Discouraging idolatry and reliance on superstition and false hope

Prayer cloths from money and fame
Alluding to the history where church clothes, staff, money, and power became more important than ministry and faith

Everybody got a title
Warning that earthly differences such as social class, position, or status should not lead to injustice or inequality

But do you know your name
Prompting people to remember and reaffirm their identity in Jesus Christ

If we humble ourselves people
Urging people to acknowledge imperfections, be open to growth, and reject pride

Fall on our face
Taking a humble posture of surrender and submission before God

And ask God everything in me
Asking God to look inside oneself and reveal what must change to align with His will

That's not right take it away
Active calling for repentance and renunciation of sin and negative influence

Yeah, gimme that joy that I can't explain
Reiteration of the request for God's joy beyond human understanding

Add extra peace that'll ease the pain
Reiteration of the request for additional peace that will soothe and comfort

I want that love that'll never change
Reiteration of the desire for love that remains constant through tough times

Ooh, I want the power to walk away
Reiteration of the plea for strength to resist temptation and steer clear of idolatry

As much of you, Lord as I can take
Reiteration of the desire for God's presence to fill as much of oneself as possible

And I keep shelter today
Stating that they are clinging to the safety and security that God can provide

'Cause I need you today
Acknowledging that they need God's guidance and protection today, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the situation

I can't get away
An admission of dependence on God and lack of control

See, there's no escape
Realization that the struggles of life are inevitable and we need God's help to get through them

See whatcha done to me
Praising and thanking God for the transformative impact He has had on their life

I'm not the same ol' me
Acknowledgment and appreciation of growth and change after accepting God

You took away everything
Testifying that God has provided a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that transcends material possessions and worldly pleasures

Now you're my everything
Claiming that God has assumed an all-encompassing role in one's life

Give me that God who breathes life
Asking for God's life-giving presence and grace

Into the nostrils of man
Alluding to Genesis 2:7, emphasizing that God is the creator of human life

A sovereign God who predestined
Affirming belief in God's sovereignty and divine plan

Creates for me time and again
Celebrating the continuous blessings and provision from God

I want a God who with brilliance and elegance
Desiring a God who dazzles with His perfect beauty and incomparable grace

decorated darkness with stars
Alluding to the vastness of God's creation and His ability to bring light in the darkest situations

The God who orchestrates the future
Referring to God's ability to direct events and create order

At the same time he knows where you are
Affirming belief in God's omnipresence and omniscience

Give me that God who supplies my needs
Affirming belief that God is the ultimate provider and sustainer

'Cause he owns all the cattle's on the hill
Making a reference to Psalm 50:10 to reaffirm God's abundance and ability to provide for His people

And He's the God that wipes my tears
Acknowledging God's role as comforter, especially in times of distress and sorrow

He provides enough to pay all my bills
Affirming that God provides financially and materially for His people's needs

Gimme me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' 'bout
Reasserting their desire for the true and loving God

Gimme the power to walk away
Reiteration of the plea for strength to resist temptation and avoid idols

When another god wants to take Your place
Restating the risk of temptation to lose focus on the true God

I am at a loss of words, now
Personal inability to fully express gratitude and admiration toward God's grace and love

I'm so happy, you make me happy, now
Professing overwhelming joy and contentment from surrendering to God

Add extra peace that'll
Reiteration of the plea for additional peace to help mitigate the struggles and difficulties of life

Add extra peace, ease my pain
Restating the plea for complete healing and deliverance from pain

Gimme dat, gimme dat, gimme dat
Reassertion of wanting the gifts mentioned in previous lines