Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
I Cannot Stop Praising Him
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
no, i'll never stop praising the lord (repeat)
brought me out of darkness
into his marvelous light
i'll never stop praising him
(tag)
praising the lord
gotta keep going on and on and on and on and on and on (modulate)
cannot stop (repeat 3x's)
praising the lord
gotta keep going on and on and on and on and on and on (modulate)
cannot (repeat 3x's)
praising the lord
The lyrics of "I Cannot Stop Praising Him" by Shirley Caesar express a deep love and gratitude towards God that cannot be contained. The repetition of "I'll never stop praising the Lord" emphasizes a strong conviction that the singer will continue to offer praise and worship to God for all of the blessings received. The lines "brought me out of darkness / into his marvelous light" reference a common biblical theme of God rescuing people from despair and bringing them into a new life of hope and purpose.
The tagline of "cannot stop praising the Lord" asserts that this praise is not just a choice or a habit, but a compulsion. The singer feels a sincere joy and satisfaction in giving glory to God that cannot be dampened by any circumstance. The final lines "gotta keep going on and on and on" indicate that this praise is not a one-time event or occasional activity but a continuous expression of faith and love.
Overall, the song expresses a deep and passionate commitment to faith, and a steadfast resolution to continue lifting up praise to God. It is a powerful call to all believers to keep pressing on in their walk with God, no matter what challenges may come.
Line by Line Meaning
i'll never stop praising the lord
I will continue to praise the Lord forever and always without any interruption.
no, i'll never stop praising the lord (repeat)
I will persistently, unconditionally and endlessly praise the Lord.
brought me out of darkness
The Lord saved me from a state of despair, sorrow or hopelessness.
into his marvelous light
The Lord brought me into his amazing, glorious and divine presence.
i'll never stop praising him
I will never cease to extol, honor and glorify the Lord for his goodness.
cannot stop (repeat 3x's)
It is impossible for me to halt or discontinue my praising of the Lord.
praising the lord
I will keep on celebrating, adoring and magnifying the Lord.
gotta keep going on and on and on and on and on and on (modulate)
I must persevere, endure and persistently continue to praise the Lord endlessly.
cannot (repeat 3x's)
It is not within my power or ability to refrain from praising the Lord.
Contributed by Isaac F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MIRANDA ALLEN
on Playground In Heaven Music Video
I LIKE