You Didn't Have To
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's Lyrics
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But You did Lord.
I know You didn't have to wake me soon this morning,
But You did Lord.
I know You didn't have to wake me early this morning,
But You did Lord.
You didn't have to wake me soon this morning,
But You did Lord.
But that ain't all You've done for me;
You woke me early this morning,
Lord, You were right on time.
I had my health and strength
And He clothed me in my right mind.
Vamp 1
You didn't have to wake me this morning.
Vamp 2
You didn't have to wake me soon this morning,
You didn't have to wake me this morning.
The song "You Didn't Have To" by Lee Williams feat. The Spiritual QC's is a gospel song that praises God for His blessings and mercy. The opening line of the song, "Lord, You didn't have to wake me soon this morning, but You did Lord," expresses gratitude for waking up to a new day. The repetition of the line "You didn't have to" emphasizes the idea that God's blessings are not something that should be taken for granted, but rather appreciated and acknowledged.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer acknowledging that God didn't have to wake them early but did so anyway. The following line, "But that ain't all You've done for me," acknowledges that God's blessings are not limited to waking up in the morning. The song then goes on to detail other blessings such as health, strength, and being clothed in the right mind. The repetition of the phrase "You didn't have to wake me this morning" in the two Vamps at the end reinforces the idea that waking up to a new day is a blessing that should be recognized and appreciated.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for God's blessings and a reminder to never take them for granted. It emphasizes the idea that every day is a precious gift that should be cherished and used to serve God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, You didn't have to wake me soon this morning,
I acknowledge that you didn't have an obligation to wake me up early this morning, God.
but You did Lord.
Nevertheless, you chose to wake me up, and for that, I am grateful, my Lord.
I know You didn't have to wake me soon this morning,
I understand that it was not a requirement for you to wake me up early in the morning today, God.
but You did Lord.
Still, you decided to wake me up from my sleep and bless me with another day, my Lord.
You didn't have to wake me early this morning,
I acknowledge that waking me up early this morning was not necessary on your part, God.
but You did Lord.
Yet, you chose to do so, and I am grateful for your mercy and grace, my Lord.
But that ain't all You've done for me;
However, waking me up early this morning is not the only thing you have done for me, God.
You woke me early this morning,
You not only woke me early this morning but also provided me with your blessings and grace, God.
Lord, You were right on time.
I am acknowledging your perfect timing, God, for waking me up and blessing me when I needed it the most.
I had my health and strength
I am grateful to be blessed with good health and mental stability to enjoy this new day, God.
and He clothed me in my right mind.
I am grateful for the clarity of my mind and the peace in my heart that you have blessed me with, God.
You didn't have to wake me this morning.
Once again, I humbly acknowledge that it was not necessary for you to wake me up this morning, God.
You didn't have to wake me soon this morning,
It was not a requirement for you to wake me up early this morning, God.
You didn't have to wake me this morning.
I recognize that you didn't have an obligation to wake me up this morning, God.
Writer(s): Lee Williams
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.