Let's Dance
Lonnie Hunter Lyrics
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It feels so good to me, I can hardly hold my seat
Don't try to stop me, no don't try to block my way
Let me rejoice and be glad
I will praise him every chance I get (Sopranos)
I can't help it, I just wanna dance (Altos)
Pick one foot up, put one down (Tenors)
Let's dance
Let's dance, y'all
Let's dance, I can feel the spirit
Dance, Like David can you feel it
Dance, Fire in my bones
Dance, Spirit take control
Dance, Let's dance y'all
Dance (repeat and split parts as directed)
Let's Dance!!
The song "Let's Dance" by Lonnie Hunter is a joyful expression of the religious experience of the Holy Spirit moving through the body. The lyrics suggest that the spirit is so strong and powerful that it cannot be denied, and that the only appropriate response to this spiritual force is to dance and celebrate with abandon. The song begins with the singer expressing how the spirit feels to them, saying that it feels so good that they can hardly stay still in their seat. The plea to not try to stop or block the singer's way suggests that the spirit is an unstoppable force that will move through the singer and inspire them to dance.
The chorus, with its call to dance and its various parts for sopranos, altos, and tenors, emphasizes the communal nature of the religious experience. The song encourages everyone present to let the Holy Ghost turn them around and take control. The repetition of the phrase "Let's dance!" highlights the infectious joy that is meant to spread throughout the congregation. The various suggestions to dance, from feeling like David to having fire in one's bones, underscore the depth and variety of religious experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I feel the spirit movin' down in me
Whenever I feel the Holy Spirit's presence within me
It feels so good to me, I can hardly hold my seat
It brings me immense joy and excitement that I can barely contain
Don't try to stop me, no don't try to block my way
Do not obstruct or hinder me from expressing my worship and celebration
Let me rejoice and be glad
Allow me to experience and display my happiness and delight in this moment
I will praise him every chance I get (Sopranos)
I will always take the opportunity to give gratitude and adoration to God (sung by sopranos)
I can't help it, I just wanna dance (Altos)
I am moved to dance uncontrollably (sung by altos)
Pick one foot up, put one down (Tenors)
Step forward and back while dancing (sung by tenors)
Let the Holy Ghost turn you around (All)
Allow the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide and direct your movements (sung by all)
Let's dance
Join together in joyful movement
Let's dance, y'all
All of us should dance and celebrate together
Let's dance, I can feel the spirit
Dancing will allow us to experience and connect with the Holy Spirit
Dance, Like David can you feel it
Dance with the same passion and devotion as King David in the Bible
Dance, Fire in my bones
I am filled with a burning desire to move and express my worship
Dance, Spirit take control
Allow the Holy Spirit to guide and influence our dancing
Dance, Let's dance y'all
Let's keep dancing and praising God together
Dance
Continue dancing with joy and passion
Let's Dance!!
Let's keep dancing with all of our energy and enthusiasm!!
Writer(s): DAVID BOWIE
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David_for_correctness
the author IS NOT DAVID BOWIE!! It's Patrick Bolton (as per Spotify credit)
@kingprinceiv
i remember one day i stayed home from school and i was feeling sick and couldn't move out of the bed. But God is so good. I was sleep and this video came on out of no where and when i heard that anointed choir and saw a choir director who i wish was my church choir director. Something came over that morning and told me the fight is not over you can do it. My senior year in high school. I will never forget it. god Bless You Lonnie Hunter And the Voices of St. Mark. Yall have really touch Souls
@lilo4291
CREFLO DOLLAR BROUGHT ME HERE
@miskittt
I love his showmanship. He is clowning. That choir GOT to be on point for him to do that. Love it.
@RingletsOfLight
This is the kind of gospel my mom played growing up. She played the older style too
@mektastic
Wow, they know they showed up and then showed right on out! That was nice! And those musicians? I can't keep up with the timing on the rhythm! Amazing! There will always be people who criticize, but continue doing what you do. Praise God!
@kennethrobinson6738
Wow! Everyone was on POINT!! Gotta give it up to the band as well. That was fire!!
@cwrisgood
Me and my fiancé saw him last night at Lakewood. He was amazing!!!!
@tonyag.7266
Me too! He was great!
@lartyanderson444
This brother and the st.mark choir are the truthhumvle and spirit filled in today's gospel music thank God for Lonnie hunter the most down to earth humble artist out there so says Larry anderson of cue lnc.blessings