Dance! Shout!
Wynonna Judd Lyrics


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You told me that you wanted somebody to talk to
You told me that you needed a friend
You told me that you wanted somebody to stay with you
Somebody to stick with you to the end

So let me introduce you to someone who knows you
He knew you before you got your name
He's closer than a brother more than your father
And all you've got to do is call His name

Dance! Shout!
Come on everybody lets turn His praises out
Dance! Shout!
Come on everybody it's all worked out

It's all so very simple! It's all so very plain!
You don't need nobody to explain!
When you believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord
You will know for yourself that you've been born again!

When we get to glory we will tell the story
Of how we lived in this world below
My soul will look back and wonder




How I made it over
But when I see His face that's when I will know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wynonna Judd's song "Dance! Shout!" are about introducing someone to Jesus as a friend who knows them better than anyone else. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that the person they are communicating with needs someone to talk to and wants someone to stay with them until the end. The singer then introduces them to Jesus as someone who knew them before they even got their name. The lyrics describe Jesus as being closer than a brother and more than a father, suggesting the deep level of intimacy and familiarity that one can experience through a relationship with Him.


The chorus of the song encourages listeners to dance and shout in praise and turn their praises out. The lyrics describe the act of praising Jesus and acknowledging his love and presence to be simple and plain. The message is that when one believes in their heart that Jesus is Lord, they will know that they have been born again. The song ends on the idea that when people reach glory, they will share stories of how they lived in this world, but only when they see Jesus' face will they truly know what it all means.


Line by Line Meaning

You told me that you wanted somebody to talk to
You confided to me that you needed someone to confide in, someone to share your thoughts with.


You told me that you needed a friend
You told me that you were lonely and in need of a true friend, someone who would care for you.


You told me that you wanted somebody to stay with you
You expressed the desire to have someone stick around and be there for you, especially in tough times.


Somebody to stick with you to the end
You want a person who will stand by your side no matter what happens, even when everything seems to be falling apart.


So let me introduce you to someone who knows you
Allow me to introduce you to someone who understands you and knows you better than anyone else.


He knew you before you got your name
This person has known you even before you were born, and has already laid His plans for your future.


He's closer than a brother more than your father
This person is closer to you than a brother, and even more loving and supportive than your own father.


And all you've got to do is call His name
All you need to do is call out to Him, and you will find that He is always there for you, ready to help.


Dance! Shout!
Celebrate and express your joy, for there is much to be happy about!


Come on everybody lets turn His praises out
Let us all join together and sing His praises, expressing our gratitude for all the blessings we have received.


Come on everybody it's all worked out
There is no need to worry, for everything has already been taken care of.


It's all so very simple! It's all so very plain!
There is no need to overthink things or make them more complicated than they need to be.


You don't need nobody to explain!
You don't need anyone else to tell you what to believe or how to live your life.


When you believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord
When you truly believe in your heart that Jesus is your Savior and Lord, you will experience a profound transformation.


You will know for yourself that you've been born again!
You will experience a spiritual rebirth that will give you new life and new hope.


When we get to glory we will tell the story
When we finally reach heaven, we will look back on our lives and share our stories with others who have also made it through.


Of how we lived in this world below
We will recount the joys and the struggles of our earthly lives, and how we persevered despite the challenges.


My soul will look back and wonder
I will marvel at the grace and goodness of God, and how He brought me through every trial and tribulation.


How I made it over
I will recall all the obstacles that I faced, and how I was able to overcome them with His help.


But when I see His face that's when I will know
But the ultimate reward will come when I finally meet Him face to face, and experience the fullness of His love and grace.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GARY W. OLIVER

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