Praise
Mac And Beth Lynch Lyrics
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We wanna praise you
We wanna praise you.
Oh uh ohh
I lift up my voice unto you...
Immortal, invisible God.
Provider, dependable,
Your wisdom there's no end
Great and mighty King
From the rising of the sun
To the setting of the same
Eternal God you're powerful.
In the mist of every nation,
cnd all around the world.
Jehovah you are powerful.
From the rising of the sun
To the setting of the same.
Eternal God you are powerful.
Oh praise, oh praise him mighty God
Oh praise him, oh praise him,
Oh praise him mighty one.
Keneya, keneya odi ebube
Keneya, keneya, keneya odi ebube.
Oh oh oh oh oh
Let us praise Jesus
Let us praise Jesus.
Everytime I lift my voice, I lift my voice.
Chorus
Oh praise, oh praise him mighty God
Oh praise him, oh praise him,
Oh praise him mighty one.
Keneya, keneya odi ebube
Keneya, keneya, keneya odi ebube.
Idi ebube, Idi omimi
Idi ebube, Idi omimi Onye nzoputam ee
The song "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" by Mac And Beth Lynch is a patriotic tune from World War II that celebrates America's military forces and their efforts. The lyrics describe a dramatic scene where a gunner and his mate are both downed, leaving the Sky Pilot, or chaplain, to take up the weapon and defend the crew against the enemy. Despite the chaos and danger, the Sky Pilot remains steadfast and confident, urging the others to join in with him and offer praise to God. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the urgent need for the ammunition to be passed so that the fight can continue, but it also suggests a sense of faith in a higher power that will help them persevere.
The song reflects the wartime mentality of the era, where religion and patriotism often went hand in hand, and the military was seen as a noble and necessary undertaking. The chaplain's role as a spiritual leader and fighter underscores the importance of both physical and moral strength, as well as the idea that giving praise and thanks to God can be a source of courage and inspiration. The catchy melody and sing-along chorus made "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" a popular and enduring hit, and it remains a symbol of the sacrifices and struggles of America's armed forces during World War II.
Line by Line Meaning
Down went the gunner, a bullet was his fate
The gunner was hit by a bullet causing him to fall down and lose his life.
Down went the gunner, and then the gunner's mate
The gunner's mate also got hit by a bullet and fell down.
Up jumped the sky pilot, gave the boys a look
The sky pilot quickly rose to the occasion and gave the others a commanding look.
And manned the gun himself as he laid aside The Book, shouting...
He took charge and manned the gun, putting aside any religious texts, and shouted...
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
He called upon the Lord and urged everyone to keep shooting.
Praise the Lord and swing into position
He encouraged everyone to stay alert and be ready for action.
Can't afford to be a politician
He emphasized the fact that their situation doesn't allow for indecision or politics.
Praise the Lord, we're all between perdition and the deep blue sea
He acknowledged that they are facing a dangerous situation with limited options.
Yes the sky pilot said it
The sky pilot said what he had to say
Ya gotta give him credit
One must acknowledge his courageous leadership.
For a son of a gun of a gunner was he
For someone who was the son of a gunner, he proved himself to be a gunner too.
Shouting Praise the Lord, we're on a mighty mission
He encouraged everyone to see their actions as part of a great mission.
All aboard, we ain't a-goin' fishin'
He reminded everyone that they are not on a leisurely fishing trip but rather in the midst of a serious battle.
And we'll all stay free
If they continue fighting together, they will maintain their freedom.
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
He repeated his earlier call to action, urging everyone to both pray and shoot.
Praise the Lord (Praise the Lord) and pass the ammunition
He repeated his chant again, emphasizing the importance of both religion and warfare.
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
For a final time, he called upon the Lord and urged everyone to keep fighting.
And we'll all stay free
He ended the song with a reminder that if they keep working together, they will remain free.
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