Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
Shout Unto God
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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And death couldn't hold You down
The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
The enemy has been defeated, hey
The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud
The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud
The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud
The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud
The enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud
The enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up
Hallelujah
The song “Shout Unto God” by Michael W. Smith is a declaration of victory over the enemy and death. The lyrics emphasize the power of God and His ability to defeat all adversaries, even death itself. The repetition of the phrase “The enemy has been defeated” highlights the importance of this message in the song. The line “And death couldn’t hold You down” refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as God triumphed over death through Him.
The chorus encourages believers to shout with triumph and praise to God for His victory. This emphasis on praising God reflects the joy that comes with the realization that the enemy has been defeated. The song reminds us to lift our voices in song to God, and to make His praises loud.
Overall, “Shout Unto God” is a rallying cry for believers to celebrate God’s victory over the enemy and to lift up His name with joy and triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
The enemy has been defeated
Our adversary has been vanquished, rendered powerless.
And death couldn't hold You down
Even death could not detain You; You overcame it.
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
As victors, we will raise our voices and declare our triumph.
We're gonna make Your praises loud
We will celebrate and extol You out loud.
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
With jubilation, we will exclaim, acclaiming our triumph.
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
With gladness, we will laud and glorify You.
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up
We exalt and honor Your name on high.
Hallelujah
We cry out, "Praise the Lord!"
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Joel Houston, Marty Sampson
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Trésor Major Luvale
The enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
Gonna lift our voice in victory
Gonna make Your praises loud
Amen.
Ellie Mor
Woke up with this song on my mind today.
Prayed yesterday that the spirit of death would Passover our nation and every nation because the bold of Christ was upon us!!
And then this song!!!!
Chris Dykstra
Wow haven’t heard dude since I was in 3rd grade glad he’s still going love the song
Margret Pil Gomae
Amen! ❤️
Janet Ramnarine
Amen hallelujah
Tinashe Simon Chikuruwo
Victory shout, "the enemy has been defeated and death could not hold u dwn we are going to lift our voices in victory"
Alfredo De Haro Robles
Amen!!!
whatreallyplease
The VICTORY through God's Begotten Son, Jesus Christ! The ONE seated at the right hand of the Father in Heaven ! TRIUMPH
Movie Community College
2020 stills sounds good
Bonginkosi Ngwenya
Indeed the enemy has been defeated he can try hard to bring us down but when the devil says yes the Lord said not yet Lucifer won't dictate our lives just like that indeed he has been defeated