Lyrics
Everybody used to do the twist
Reference to past popular dances like the twist.
The mashed potato, and it moves like this
Listing more past popular dances, indicating movement.
The funky chicken, monkey too
Referring to various dance moves.
Wasn't nothing they would not do
People were willing to try anything with these dances.
But there's a new dance no one can stop
Introducing a new dance, the "Holy Ghost Hop."
A leap for joy we call the Holy Ghost Hop
Describing the excitement and joy associated with this new dance.
Get ready, hold steady
Encouragement to prepare.
Don't deny it, just try it
Advice to try the new dance without hesitation.
Be bold now, let it go now
Urge to be courageous and let loose.
Give the Holy Ghost control now
Surrendering control to the Holy Spirit.
CHORUS
Chorus: Calling for rejoicing and celebration.
Rejoice with a grateful heart
Expressing joy with a thankful heart.
Rejoice to the Holy One
Rejoicing directed towards the divine.
Rejoice, let your praises fill the air
Encouragement to fill the air with praises.
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, rejoice
Repeated call to rejoice.
Everybody praise Him and rejoice
Encouragement for everyone to praise and rejoice.
Hey all you brothers and you sisters too
Addressing both genders, urging freedom from tradition.
Don't let tradition tell you what to do
Advising against letting tradition dictate actions.
Release your worries and your fears
Encouragement to release worries and fears.
'Cause we've been hoppin' in the church for years
Highlighting a history of joyful dancing in churches.
If King David was here I know that he
Speculation that King David would join in the Holy Ghost Hop.
Would do the Holy Ghost Hop with me!
Expressing enthusiasm for participation.
Now get ready, hold steady
Repeated encouragement to prepare.
Don't deny it, just try it
Reiterating advice to try without denial.
Be bold now, let it go now
Encouragement to be bold and embrace the dance.
Give the Holy Ghost control now
Encouragement to give control to the Holy Spirit.
CHORUS
Repeated chorus emphasizing rejoicing.
Lord, I will praise You
Declaration of intent to praise the Lord.
And I'll exalt you forever
Commitment to exalt and glorify the divine eternally.
I'll magnify You and I will love You
Expressing a determination to magnify and love the Lord wholeheartedly.
With all of my heart and my soul and my mind
Commitment to love God entirely.
We're not through, more to do
Encouragement that there's more to do in praising.
Don't be tame, praise His name
Encouragement to praise God passionately.
We're not done now, just begun now,
Highlighting that the celebration is ongoing.
It's time to have some fun now!
Emphasizing that it's time for enjoyment and celebration.
CHORUS
Repeated chorus calling for rejoicing.
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