Clap Your Hands
St. John Lyrics
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When I think of His mercy and His kindness,
all want to do is thank Him.
Chorus 1:
From the rising of the sun
to the going down of the same,
oh,clap your hands and say, “Amen”.
Bridge:
Zion, let us praise
His holy and righteous name,
worthy Lamb is He.
Oh, let us all proclaim,
He shall come again,
and I shall be ready, oh.
Chorus 2:
Clap your hands and say, “Amen”.
Vamp 1:
Clap your hands,
oh, clap your hands.
Vamp 2:
Clap your hands,
oh, clap your hands,
if you've been delivered
Vamp 3:
If you've been delivered,
clap your hands.
Sho'nuff delivered,
clap your hands.
Vamp 1
Chorus 2
The song "Clap Your Hands" by St. John is a joyful expression of gratitude towards God for His mercy and kindness. The verse introduces the theme of thanksgiving, with the singer sharing their thoughts on the goodness of God. The chorus encourages listeners to join in the celebration of God's greatness by clapping their hands and saying "Amen" from sunrise to sunset. The bridge highlights the importance of praising God's holy name and anticipating His return. The second chorus repeats the call to clap hands and say "Amen" as an expression of worship.
The lyrics of "Clap Your Hands" are a reminder of the importance of having a heart of gratitude and praise. It showcases the singer's reflective attitude towards God's blessings and emphasizes the joy that comes with acknowledging His goodness. The use of repetition in the chorus and vamp sections creates an upbeat and catchy melody that encourages listeners to participate in the celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of His mercy and His kindness,
all want to do is thank Him.
Reflecting on God's compassion and benevolence, I feel an overwhelming gratitude and desire to express my thanks.
From the rising of the sun
to the going down of the same,
oh,clap your hands and say, “Amen”.
All day and all night, let us raise our hands in praise and give thanks to God with a resounding and joyful “amen”.
Zion, let us praise
His holy and righteous name,
worthy Lamb is He.
Let us, the faithful believers of God, lift up our voices and honor his holiness and righteousness. He is the deserving lamb of sacrifice.
Oh, let us all proclaim,
He shall come again,
and I shall be ready, oh.
With great excitement and eagerness, let us declare that God will return to us once more, and I will be ready and prepared to meet him.
Clap your hands and say, “Amen”.
Joyfully express your agreement and approval with a resounding and enthusiastic “amen”.
Clap your hands,
oh, clap your hands.
Demonstrate your jubilation by clapping your hands in unison with others.
If you've been delivered,
clap your hands.
If you have been saved and redeemed by God's grace, join with us in rejoicing and clapping your hands in celebration.
Sho'nuff delivered,
clap your hands.
If you are truly and undoubtedly delivered by God's mercy, clap your hands without hesitation.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOHN P. KEE
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