Forming for the first Planetshakers Conference in 1997, Australian Christia… Read Full Bio ↴Forming for the first Planetshakers Conference in 1997, Australian Christian Worship band, Planetshakers is passionate to see generations worldwide unite together to worship God. Their heart is to see people encounter God, be transformed by his presence and empowered to make a difference in their world.

Hailing originally from Adelaide, the Planetshakers Band is now based in Melbourne at Planetshakers City Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastors Russell and Sam Evans.

With over 20 internationally acclaimed albums, the band tour annually to the USA, UK, Europe, South Africa, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Since 1997, the band has grown substantially with two teams now travelling the globe regularly.

Open Up The Gates
Planetshakers Lyrics

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We come into this Holy place
To bring a sacrifice of praise
Bow down before you and seek your face

We sing of the mighty things you've done
Cry out to you
"Let your will be done"
Tell all the World you're the Holy One

Hear the shouts of praise
As they're rising up to you
Come and fill this place
As we bring glory to your name

Open up the gates and let the
King of glory in
Fill this house with praises as we
Lift our hands and worship you
Open up the doors and let your
Glory fill the earth
King of heaven we dance before your throne

King of heaven come and
Take your place

Dwell among us as we
Seek your face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Planetshakers’s Open Up The Gates elicit a sense of reverence and awe toward God. The first verse describes the intention of the singer and the congregation as they enter the holy place. They come with a sacrifice of praise, to bow down and seek God’s face. The second verse highlights God’s might and the desire of the congregation to submit themselves to His will. They declare Him as the Holy One and cry out for His will to be done. The chorus reflects the idea that when the gates of heaven are opened, the King of Glory enters the holy place where the congregation worships. The bridge enhances this vision with the King of heaven dwelling among His people while they seek His face.

The lyrics of Open Up The Gates embody the heart of worship, expressing humility and the desire to please God. The worshipper acknowledges God’s sovereignty and magnificence while seeking to exalt His name. The image of the King of Glory entering the gate is significant because it evokes a sense of honor and respect for the divine. It shows a readiness to lift up one's hands in praise and worship to usher in the presence of God.

Line by Line Meaning

We come into this Holy place
We have gathered here in this holy place

To bring a sacrifice of praise
We offer our praises to you

Bow down before you and seek your face
We bow down before you, seeking your presence and guidance

We sing of the mighty things you've done
We celebrate the great things you have accomplished

Cry out to you
We call out to you

"Let your will be done"
May your workings and plans be carried out

Tell all the World you're the Holy One
We proclaim to the world that you are the holy one

Hear the shouts of praise
We lift our voices in praises to you

As they're rising up to you
Our praises ascend to your throne

Come and fill this place
We ask for your presence to fill this space

As we bring glory to your name
We give glory and honor to your name