Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main wors… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Redman is a British Christian songwriter, and was one of the main worship leaders associated with the Soul Survivor organization. He is now with Passion Conferences and an artist for Six Steps Records. He has authored and edited multiple books on Christian worship, including "The Unquenchable Worshipper" and the book Facedown which accompanied the album. Some of his most popular songs include Heart Of Worship, Let Everything That Has Breath, Once Again, and Blessed Be Your Name, the latter winning the "Worship Song of the Year" award in the 2005 GMA music awards.

He has since launched another album, Beautiful News, and continues to write many more popular songs such as You Never Let Go and Shine.

Songfacts states that Redman's eighth album 10,000 Reasons, was co-written with several of his friends. He then recorded the songs live in Atlanta, leading worship for over 1,000 worship leaders during LIFT: A Worship Leader Collective, put on by Passion City Church and sixstepsrecords on February 18 and 19, 2011. It sold nearly 7,000 units its first week in the US, almost doubling Redman's previous album release We Shall Not Be Shaken. The LP entered the Billboard 200 at #66, his biggest debut to date.

I Lift You High
Matt Redman Lyrics

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I lift you high and bow down low
How high can You be?
How low can I go?
I lift You high and bow down low
How high can You be?
How low can I go?
You must increase I must decrease, Lord
I'll bow down and You will be adored

I lift you high and bow down low
How high can You be?
How low can I go?
I lift You high and bow down low
How high can You be?
How low can I go?

You must increase I must decrease, Lord
I'll bow down and You will be adored

Overall Meaning

In Matt Redman's song "I Lift You High", the lyrics speak to the themes of humility and worship. The repetition of the phrases "I lift you high and bow down low" and "how high can you be? How low can I go?" serves to reinforce the idea that God is exalted and worthy of praise, while at the same time calling on the listener to humble themselves before Him.

The line "You must increase I must decrease, Lord" is a direct reference to John the Baptist's famous statement in the Gospel of John (3:30), where he says of Jesus, "He must become greater, I must become less." This echoes the idea of self-denial and humility that is central to Christianity.

The final line, "I'll bow down and You will be adored," summarizes the overall message of the song, which is a call to worship God with reverence and awe. The lyrics are simple but powerful, drawing on biblical themes and encouraging listeners to cultivate a spirit of humility and worship in their own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

I lift you high and bow down low
I exalt you to the highest possible degree and humble myself to the lowest possible position

How high can You be?
What is the limit of your greatness and glory?

How low can I go?
How much can I lower myself in humility and service to you?

You must increase I must decrease, Lord
Your influence, power, and presence in my life must grow, while my own pride, self-importance, and egotism must shrink

I'll bow down and You will be adored
I will acknowledge your supremacy and sovereignty, and all honor and praise will be directed to you

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