All Over The World
Matt Redman Lyrics


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Even as the world began the stars they sang
And all the angels shouted for joy, shouted for joy
And looking back through history
Your people they have always had
A song they must sing, a song they must sing

We are the people of God
We'll sing Your song
Here on the earth

All over the world Your song will resound
All over the world Your praises ring out
We're living to see Your name and renown
All over the world

Young and old, near and far
There's a place for every heart
To join in Your song, join in Your song
Every nation, tribe and tongue

Come together, join as one
Give glory to God, glory to God
We are the people of God
We'll sing Your song here on the earth

Great is Your name and great will be Your song
Great is Your name and great will be Your song
We lift up our hands and pray




Lift up our hands and pray
For holy is Your name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Redman's "All Over The World" speak about the power of music to unite people in worship and celebration of God's greatness. The song begins by imagining a time before human history, when the stars and angels themselves sang and shouted for joy. From that moment to the present day, God's people have always had a song to sing, a testament to the enduring power of music to connect us to the divine.


The chorus of "All Over the World" pledges to continue this tradition, declaring that God's praises will ring out across the globe. The song invites every heart, no matter what age, culture, or background, to join in this joyful noise. By coming together in worship, the song suggests that we can transcend our differences and experience the beauty of unity.


Ultimately, the lyrics of "All Over the World" express a sense of awe and wonder at God's greatness. The final lines, which repeat the phrase "Great is Your name and great will be Your song," suggest that in the act of worship, we are able to tap into something truly powerful and transcendent.


Line by Line Meaning

Even as the world began the stars they sang
At the beginning of the world, the stars sung in harmony.


And all the angels shouted for joy, shouted for joy
The angels were overflowing with joy and expressed it loudly.


And looking back through history
Reflecting on past events.


Your people they have always had
Throughout history, your followers have possessed.


A song they must sing, a song they must sing
A song that they are obligated to sing.


We are the people of God
We are those who believe in and follow God.


We'll sing Your song
We will sing the song that praises you.


Here on the earth
On Earth, in this life.


All over the world Your song will resound
The song that praises You will echo throughout the entire world.


All over the world Your praises ring out
Your praises will be heard throughout the entire world.


We're living to see Your name and renown
Our existence is to see Your name and reputation being established.


Young and old, near and far
No matter what age they are, how close or far they are from each other.


There's a place for every heart
Every individual has a place in their heart for You.


To join in Your song, join in Your song
To participate in singing the song that praises You.


Every nation, tribe and tongue
All countries, groups of people, and languages.


Come together, join as one
Unite and become one entity.


Give glory to God, glory to God
Praise and honor God.


Great is Your name and great will be Your song
Your name is magnificent, and the song that praises You is equally awe-inspiring.


We lift up our hands and pray
We raise our hands in prayer.


For holy is Your name
For Your name is sacred and revered.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAPEK, MUSKER, SMITH

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