Alleluia
Sheri Carr Lyrics
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Of the greatest song we could sing
You are more than deserving, Lord
Of our greatest offering
You are more than mighty, Lord
You're our Father, Savior and King
You are more than able, Lord
And we sing Alle...Alleluia
Lifting our hands and dancing for You
For You are more than, more than worthy
Of all the praise that we can give to You
We can give to You
You are more than faithful, Lord
You are holy, good and true
You are more than awesome, Lord
So we will shout in praise to You
And we sing Alle...Alleluia
Lifting our hands and dancing for You
For You are more than, more than worthy
Of all the praise that we can give to You
We sing Alle...Alleluia
Lifting our hands and dancing for You
For You are more than, more than worthy
Of all the praise that we can give to You
We could climb to the highest mountain
Or dive to the deepest sea
You are worthy no matter where we go
Start of time to eternity
We sing Alle...Alleluia
Lifting our hands and dancing for You
For You are more than, more than worthy
Of all the praise that we can give to You
We sing Alle...Alleluia
Lifting our hands and dancing for You
For You are more than, more than worthy
Of all the praise that we can give to You, yeah, yeah, yeah
All of our praises we can give to You, my God
We sing Alle...Alleluia
We sing Alle...Alleluia
We sing Alle...Alleluia
We sing Alle...Alleluia
The lyrics of Sheri Carr's song "Alleluia" are a celebration of the greatness and worthiness of God. The song speaks to God's power, mercy, faithfulness, and holiness, and expresses the desire of the worshippers to give Him the highest praise possible.
The first two stanzas declare God's deservingness of the greatest song and offering, highlighting His mighty power and ability to conquer anything. The chorus then repeats the word "Alleluia," which is a Hebrew expression meaning "praise the Lord," and calls the worshippers to lift their hands in dance in honor of God. The third verse emphasizes God's faithfulness, holiness, and awesomeness, declaring that He is worthy of shouting praise to.
The final verse speaks of the vastness of God's worthiness, stating that no matter where we go, no matter what we do, God is always worthy of our praise. The chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing this message of God's worthiness and the worshippers' desire to give Him all their praise.
Overall, "Alleluia" is a song of joyful celebration of God's greatness and worthiness, expressing the deep love and reverence that believers have for their God.
Line by Line Meaning
You are more than worthy, Lord
You are beyond deserving and capable of receiving any and all praise that we offer you, O Lord
Of the greatest song we could sing
The most magnificent song that we could possibly compose is not even remotely equal to the praise and worship that you deserve, O Lord
You are more than deserving, Lord
You are more than worthy of receiving our highest and most significant offerings, O Lord
Of our greatest offering
Our greatest contribution to your glory and honor is still not enough to express the immensity of your greatness, O Lord
You are more than mighty, Lord
You are unimaginably powerful and invincible, as well as our loving Father, Savior and King, O Lord
You're our Father, Savior and King
You are the embodiment of parental guidance, salvation and sovereignty, O Lord
You are more than able, Lord
You possess the unlimited ability to conquer any challenge, obstacle or enemy that may arise, O Lord
To conquer anything
There is nothing that can stand in the way of your triumph and victory, O Lord
And we sing Alle...Alleluia
We raise our voices in harmony and exaltation, proclaiming your unmatched greatness, O Lord
Lifting our hands and dancing for You
We physically express our joy and admiration through the elation of movement, O Lord
For You are more than, more than worthy
Your worth and value are far beyond measure or quantification, O Lord
Of all the praise that we can give to You
We offer you our deepest gratitude and honor through the highest form of worship, O Lord
You are more than faithful, Lord
You are unfailingly loyal, steadfast and true, O Lord
You are holy, good and true
You possess the perfect and unblemished qualities of sanctity, goodness, and integrity, O Lord
You are more than awesome, Lord
You inspire unparalleled awe, wonder and amazement, O Lord
So we will shout in praise to You
We will proclaim our admiration and honor with fervor, exuberance and passion, O Lord
We could climb to the highest mountain
Even if we were to reach the highest peak of the tallest mountain on earth, O Lord
Or dive to the deepest sea
Or if we were to plunge to the depths of the deepest ocean, O Lord
You are worthy no matter where we go
You are deserving of honor and glory no matter where we find ourselves in the world, O Lord
Start of time to eternity
From the beginning of time to the end of eternity, your greatness and worth will remain constant and unchanging, O Lord
All of our praises we can give to You, my God
All of our tribute, adoration and gratitude belongs solely to You, O Lord
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TVP4
They play this song on my local CCM station. I love it! ^_^
@kencross8927
Discovered this song on the "Stand In Awe" sampler and have been a Sheri Carr fan since. Waiting for new material... what's the latest? Thanks for posting!