Authentic Faith at the Heart of Brandon Lake’s “Praise!”
The Christian singer Brandon Lake recently shared that his collaboration with Elevation Worship And Chandler Moore for the live recording of the song “Praise!” was not initially perceived as a success. Chris Brownmember of Elevation Worship said the process of creating the song was light-hearted, almost “for laughs.” Yet, against all odds, the song climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, staying there for 22 weeks. Lake revealed that his wife was the only one who believed in the potential of “Praise!”, although he initially thought the song might not be as successful as he had hoped.
During a sold-out taping at one of Elevation’s churches, Lake wanted “Praise!” to be the last song, in case it failed. Ultimately, the energy from the crowd was indescribable, captivating the audience in attendance. Brown echoed this reaction, adding that the atmosphere was frenetic. The experience held surprises for both Lake and his team, and his wife’s faith in the song was a defining factor in their journey.
Beyond music, Brandon Lake also touched on deeper topics, such as the importance of authentic communication in the modern church. In an interview with The Christian Post, he said the new generation is looking for truly authentic Christian leaders rather than stylistic speakers. This sincere approach is crucial to building trust and making biblical messages relevant today. His experience touring with Phil Wickham, meanwhile, revealed the potential for transformation in individual lives, reinforcing Lake’s belief that every concert has a lasting impact.
Other links:
Elevation Worship: A Critical Look at Billboard’s #1 ‘Praise’
Brandon Lake, Praise You Anywhere (Video and Lyrics)
praise lyrics brandon lake
Let’s clap, one, two, hey
Oh, yeah
Let everything
That has breath
Praise the Lord (you got it)
Praise the Lord
Let everything (let everything)
(Hey) that has breath
(Hey) praise the Lord
(Hey) praise the Lord
I will praise in the valley
Praise on the mountain (yeah)
I will praise when I am sure
Praise when I’m doubting (yes, sir)
I will praise when outnumbered
Praise when surrounded
‘Cause praise is the water
My enemies drown in
As long as I’m breathing
I have got a reason to
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (c’mon)
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (hey)
I will praise when I feel it
And I’ll praise when I don’t
I’ll praise ’cause I know
You’re still in control
Because my praise is a weapon
It’s more than a sound (more than a sound)
Oh, my praise is the shout
That brings Jericho down (oh)
As long as I’m breathing
I have got a reason to
Praise the Lord (c’mon)
Oh, my soul
(So I’m gonna) praise the Lord
Oh, my soul
I won’t be quiet, my God is alive
So how could I keep it inside?
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul
(Praise the Lord)
Come on, let me see that dance
Put a dance on it tonight
If you are grateful
Come on, aye, aye
I’ll praise ’cause You’re sovereign
Praise ’cause You reign
Praise ’cause you rose and defeated the grave
I’ll praise ’cause You’re faithful
Praise ’cause you’re true
Praise ’cause there’s nobody greater than You, I’ll pray
I’ll praise ’cause You’re sovereign
(You reign) praise ’cause You reign
Praise ’cause you rose and defeated the grave
I’ll praise ’cause You’re faithful
Praise ’cause you’re true
Praise ’cause there’s nobody greater than You
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (come on, come on, come on, come on)
I gotta praise the Lord
Oh, my soul
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul (yes, my Lord)
Praise the Lord
Oh, my soul
I won’t be quiet
I won’t be quiet, my God is alive
How could I keep it inside?
(Oh, I won’t be quiet)
I won’t be quiet (my God)
My God is alive (how could I?)
How could I keep it inside?
(Oh, I won’t be quiet)
I won’t be quiet, my God is alive
How could I keep it inside?
I gotta praise the Lord
Oh, my soul
Let everything
That has breath
Hey, hey (praise the Lord)
Hey, hey (praise the Lord)
Let everything (let everything)
Come on, come on (that has breath)
Come on, come on (praise the Lord)
Come on, come on (praise the Lord)
Let everything (let everything)
If you got breath in your body (that has breath)
If you got breath in your body (praise the Lord)
Praise the Lord, come on (praise the Lord)
Let everything (let everything)
That has breath (that has breath)
Praise the Lord (praise the Lord)
What? (Praise the Lord)
