God Gave the Song
The Booth Brothers Lyrics


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You ask me why my heart keeps singing
Why I can sing when things go wrong.
But since I′ve found the source of music
I just can't help it. God gave the song.
Come walk with me through fields and forests.
We′ll climb the hills and still hear that song.
For even hills resound with music.
They just can't help it. God gave the song.
What's that I hear, I still hear that music
Day after day. that song goes on.
For once you know the source of music
You′ll always hear it. God gave the song.
Come on and join,
It′s the song of Jesus
Day after day that song goes on
For once you know the source of music
You'll always hear it. God gave the song.
For since I′ve found the source of music




I just can't help it. God gave the song.
God gave the song.

Overall Meaning

The song "God Gave the Song" by The Booth Brothers speaks about the source of joy and hope that sustains the singer through life's trials and tribulations. The lyrics carry the message that the reason for such optimism and delight is a newfound understanding and connection to God, which has resulted in an internal melody and gratitude that cannot be contained. The opening lines, "You ask me why my heart keeps singing/ Why I can sing when things go wrong," set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer explains that his deep-seated faith and relationship with God are the reasons why he can keep a joyful song in his heart, regardless of the circumstances of life.


The song also speaks of the power of nature to imprint upon us the beauty and song abound in our world, as even the hills sing the praises of the Creator. The lyrics, "Come walk with me through fields and forests/We′ll climb the hills and still hear that song/For even hills resound with music/They just can't help it. God gave the song," paint a picture of the overwhelming force of creation and the majesty of God's handiwork. The chorus urges listeners to join in with the melody of Jesus's love and kindness, which is eternal and ever-present, once they, too, have discovered the source of this beautiful music, which is God Himself.


Overall, "God Gave the Song" is an uplifting and inspiring song that reminds us of the hope and joy that comes from a relationship with God. The lyrics reflect a sense of wonder and gratitude for the beauty of creation and our place in it, as well as a belief in the unchanging and trustworthy nature of God's love.


Line by Line Meaning

You ask me why my heart keeps singing
You inquire about my happiness and the reason behind my unceasing singing.


Why I can sing when things go wrong.
Despite life's difficulties, my spirit remains uplifted, and I continue to sing.


But since I've found the source of music
Ever since discovering the origin of music,


I just can't help it. God gave the song.
I have no control over my constant singing because the ultimate creator bestowed upon me the gift of music.


Come walk with me through fields and forests.
Join me in tranquil surroundings of nature.


We'll climb the hills and still hear that song.
Even in elevated areas, we will still hear the resonating melodies.


For even hills resound with music.
Not only humans but every aspect of nature produces music.


They just can't help it. God gave the song.
It's inherent in every living and non-living thing to emanate music as it is a divine gift.


What's that I hear, I still hear that music
What is that delightful sound? Even at this exact moment, I hear the captivating music.


Day after day. that song goes on.
Every day, every moment, the music plays on ceaselessly.


For once you know the source of music
When you identify the genesis of music


You'll always hear it. God gave the song.
You will forever be able to discern it, for the creator of music bestowed it upon us.


Come on and join,
Join me in this harmonic experience,


It's the song of Jesus
It's the chant of religion and the Almighty,


For since I've found the source of music
Ever since discovering the ultimate producer of music,


I just can't help it. God gave the song.
It's impossible for me to stop as the omnipotent Providence rendered it to me.


God gave the song.
The creator of everything provided us the characteristics of melody without discrimination.




Writer(s): Ronn Huff, Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither

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