Give me
Kirk Franklin Mali Music Lyrics

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