Give Me
Kirk Franklin Mali Music Lyrics
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Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I hope that love that'll never change
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
When another God wants to take your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimmie dat, gimmie 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 wall
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
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Gimmie that power to walk away
When another God wants to take your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Gimmie 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
That comes 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
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Gimmie dat (gimmie 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
Gimmie dat, gimmie 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
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Gimmie dat (gimmie 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
Gimmie dat, gimmie 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 your 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 your 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 the God who would really ?
Against the better darkness in 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 cattles on the hill
And he's the God who earns my ?
Enough to pay all my bills
And gimmie me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' bout
Gimmie me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' bout
Gimmie dat, gimmie dat
Gimmie dat
Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I want that love that'll never change
Gimmie dat, gimmie dat
Gimmie the power to walk away
When another god wants to take your place
As much of you as I can take
Gimmie dat, gimmie dat
Gimme that joy I can't explain
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
I want that love that'll never change
Gimmie dat, gimmie 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
Gimmie dat, gimmie dat, gimmie dat
Gimmie dat
The song “Give Me” by Kirk Franklin and Mali Music is a gospel track about seeking God and His grace. The lyrics are an appeal for the joy, peace, love, and power that only God can provide. The authors are requesting a divine intervention that will transform their lives and also asking for forgiveness for their own sins. They acknowledge a change is needed within themselves and ask for the courage to turn away from the false idols in their lives.
In the second part of the song, the artists switch to a more challenging tone, questioning people’s faith and the practices within the church. They point out the hypocritical hearts and backsliders, insisting that it's time for them to get right with God. They also challenge the church to change its ways by asking for a revolution and a new song. The lyrics then conclude with the gospel message of complete surrender to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Mali, let's go get 'em
Starting off the song and ready to go
Gimme that joy I can't explain
Asking for joy that is beyond words
Add extra peace that'll ease my pain
Asking for peace to soothe the hurt
I hope that love that'll never change
Desiring a love that will always remain
Gimmie dat (gimmie dat)
Repeating the request for these blessings
Gimmie that power to walk away
Requesting strength to turn away from false gods
When another God wants to take your place
Clarifying the need for that power
As much of you as I can take
Wanting to take in as much of God as possible
Gimmie dat, gimmie dat
Repeating the request again
Anybody ready
Checking in with the listeners
Ready for his glory
Asking if they are prepared for God's glory
If you a seeker for life
Addressing those who are seeking
Let me tell you this story
Introducing a story of truth
Every place that's dark
Explaining that God will bring light to darkness
He will bring it to light
Affirming that God is the one who brings light
Hypocritical hearts backsliders
Calling out those who are hypocritical or have fallen away
Liars time to get right
Challenging those who have been dishonest
See I include myself
Acknowledging that the singer isn't perfect
I cast my own stones
Saying that they are not judging others
I'm the man in the mirror y'all
Referencing Michael Jackson's song to convey the idea of introspection
I can see my wall
Admitting personal limits and issues
But I'm here by grace
Acknowledging God's grace in being where they are
Through Christ by faith
Affirming belief in Christ
I had to make that choice
Saying that they had to choose to believe
I had to open up my mouth and say
Describing the decision to speak up about faith
Anybody tired
Checking in with the listeners again
You want the show to end
Asking if they are ready for a change
Get the actors off stage
Using a metaphor for removing distractions
And let church begin
Suggesting that true worship can then begin
Do you want a revolution
Asking if they want real change
You wanna hear a new song
Metaphorically and literally suggesting new music
God is cleanin' up house
Suggesting that God is purifying things
At first he started right at home
Saying that change starts with oneself
No more miracle water
Denouncing false religious practices
That comes from money and fame
Implied that these practices are motivated by greed
Everybody got a title
Noting that everyone wants recognition
But do you know your name
Challenging people to know themselves and their identity
If we humble ourselves people
Suggesting that humility is necessary for change
Fall on our face
Using a metaphor for deep repentance
And ask God everything in me
Surrendering to God and seeking change
That's not right take it away
Asking God to take away what is not good or right
Give me that God who breathes life
Desiring the God who is the creator of life
Into the nostrils of man
Referencing the Biblical creation story in Genesis
A sovereign God who predestined
Suggesting belief in predestination
Creates for me time and again
Believing that God continues to create and recreate them
Against the better darkness in stars
Using a metaphor to express God's power over darkness
The God who orchestrates the future
Believing that God is in control of the future
At the same time he knows where you are
Asserting that God is aware of their current situation
Give me that God who supplies my needs
Seeking the God who provides for their needs
'cause he owns all the cattles on the hill
Referencing a verse from the Bible about God's ownership
And he's the God who earns my ?
Unclear meaning due to incomplete lyrics
Enough to pay all my bills
Desiring a God who can provide and sustain them
And gimmie me that God, that's the God I'm talkn' bout
Affirming the desire for the true God
Gimmie the power to walk away
Repeating the request for strength against false gods
When another god wants to take your place
Emphasizing the need for this strength
I am at a loss of words, now
Possibly reflecting on the power and greatness of God
I'm so happy, you make me happy, now
Expressing joy and gratitude towards God
Add extra peace that'll
Repeating the request for peace
Add extra peace, ease my pain
Asking for peace to take away their hurt
Gimmie dat, gimmie dat, gimmie dat
Repeating the requests one more time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
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