I Will Not Forget You
Todd Proctor Lyrics
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And turn to thank the clouds
Many men will hear You speak
But they will never turn around
I will not forget You are my God, my King
And with a grateful heart I bring my offering
And my sacrifice not what You can give
A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
A wild dance I dance before you
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
A life of praise I live before You
Many men will pour their gold
And serve a thing that shines
Many men will read your words
But they will never change their minds
I will not forget You are my God, my King
And with a grateful heart I bring my offering
And my sacrifice is not what You can give
But what I alone can give to you
A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
A wild dance I dance before you
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
A life of praise I live before You
I will not forget You are my God, my King
And with a grateful heart I bring my offering
And my sacrifice is not what You can give
But what I alone can give to you
A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
A wild dance I dance before you
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
A life of praise I live before You
A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
A wild dance I dance before you
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
A life of praise I live before You
I live before You
The lyrics of Todd Proctor's song "I Will Not Forget You" speak of the transcendent relationship between the singer and God. In the opening lines, the singer notes that many people may hear God's voice or experience his grace, but they fail to turn to him. The singer, however, will not forget that God is his God and King, and he shows his gratitude and dedication by offering up a sacrifice. This sacrifice is not material, but something that only the singer can give: his own heart and his life of praise.
The refrain of the song emphasizes the singer's intention to bring a grateful heart and offer up thanks to God in various ways. The phrase "a wild dance I dance before you" is particularly evocative, suggesting a sense of abandon and joy, as if the singer is giving himself fully to God's presence. The final lines – "A life of praise I live before you/I live before You" – suggests that the singer's offering is ongoing and lifelong.
Overall, the song is an expression of the singer's deep love for God and his desire to give back in a meaningful way. The lyrics emphasize the importance of gratitude and sacrifice, as well as the need to fully embrace God's presence and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Many men will drink the rain
There are those who will take what they can get and do not recognize the Source that provides it.
And turn to thank the clouds
They are so preoccupied with what they have that they forget to appreciate where it came from.
Many men will hear You speak
Many will have the opportunity to hear words of wisdom or guidance but not all will accept it.
But they will never turn around
There are those who will continue on their own path, ignoring the voice of reason that could lead them to a better way of living.
I will not forget You are my God, my King
I understand and acknowledge that You are the highest power, the one I look up to and surrender to.
And with a grateful heart I bring my offering
I come to You humbly, acknowledging You as the giver of everything I have, and offer everything I have back to You.
And my sacrifice is not what You can give
I don't offer anything expecting something in return from You, rather, I offer it as a sign of my devotion, faith, and love.
But what I alone can give to you
I offer to You something that only I can give, my own unique expression of faith, loyalty, and worship.
A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
I offer You gratitude for all You have given me and express my sincere thankfulness through prayer.
A wild dance I dance before you
I express my joy and happiness for being in Your presence through a dancing celebration, giving You my full devotion and honor.
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
I shout out my praises to You, ringing out my voice as a symbol of my praises like a bell ringing in the temple.
A life of praise I live before You
I dedicate my life to praising You, living every moment as an offering to You.
Many men will pour their gold
People will chase after material wealth, trying to find fulfillment and happiness in possessions.
And serve a thing that shines
They will dedicate themselves to these things, forgetting the true value of what is superficial and fleeting.
Many men will read your words
People will have access to the wisdom, guidance, and teachings of God through various sources.
But they will never change their minds
For some reason or another, some will choose to remain unchanged, even though they have access to divine knowledge.
A grateful heart I give, A thankful prayer I pray,
Once again, I proudly proclaim that I give back to You with gratitude, and always accompanying it with thankful prayer.
A wild dance I dance before you
Once again, I joyfully express my affection by dancing in Your honor, letting my spirit be lifted up by the presence of the Almighty.
A loud song I sing, A huge bell I ring,
I praise You through chanting, singing, and congregational worship, letting the vibrations ring out in the name of God.
A life of praise I live before You
In conclusion, I declare that all the days of my life, I shall praise You unceasingly, both in good and bad times, for You are worthy of all my devotion and worship.
Contributed by Blake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.