Better Than Alright
Embracing Victory: Shana|Lana's Anthem of Hope and Authority
Lyrics
Let Him write the story
Encouraging surrender to a higher power, possibly a spiritual or divine force.
Hmmm
Expressing a thoughtful or contemplative sound.
Better than alright
Affirming that everything will be more than okay.
Say do do do do do oh
Repeating a melodic phrase, possibly representing a sense of rhythm or continuity.
Hmmm
Similar to line 2, expressing a thoughtful or contemplative sound.
Here now walking in a call foretold
Walking in a path that was predicted or prophesied.
And it… sure ain’t how I thought that it would be
Contrasting the actual experience with prior expectations, emphasizing unpredictability.
Still I only trust the Lover of my soul
Choosing to trust a divine figure, the "Lover of my soul," despite unexpected circumstances.
You know what the end’s gon’ be
Confidently acknowledging knowledge of the eventual outcome.
Well alright
An expression of approval or agreement.
Write the story
Reiterating the idea of letting a higher power dictate the narrative.
Now I won’t waste this time wondering if it’s gonna be alright
Deciding not to waste time worrying about the future, expressing assurance.
It shall be so
Confidently stating that a positive outcome is certain.
For glory to glory is the way it’s gon’ go
Describing a progression from one level of glory to another as an inevitable journey.
Better than alright
Reaffirming that the future will be more than okay.
We can pull it down oh
Suggesting the ability to overcome challenges or obstacles.
We can pull it down oh
Repeating the idea of having the power to overcome difficulties.
He’s given us authority over all the power of the enemy
Highlighting the bestowed authority over adversities.
Every device every weapon every stronghold
Enumerating the types of challenges that can be overcome with the granted authority.
If we could only understand to fight from the victory
Encouraging the realization of fighting from a position of victory.
‘Cause it’s a whole other battle when we don’t know
Stressing the difficulty when unaware of the victorious position.
So when they come
Addressing challenges confidently, instructing to respond with assurance.
Tell ‘em alright
Commanding to affirm victory when faced with challenges.
Victory is mine
Declaring personal victory.
I’m gonna lay me down in safety
Expressing a sense of security and peaceful rest.
Knowing the sun will rise and so will I
Anticipating a new day and the continuation of a purposeful existence.
To bring to this land
Referring to bringing honor or praise to a particular place or cause.
Glory to The Lamb
Expressing honor or praise to a divine figure, the "Lamb."
Before I leave
Acknowledging a departure with a sense of glory or honor.
Glory be
Expressing praise or acknowledgment of glory.
GLORY
Emphatically proclaiming glory.
Now I won’t waste no more time wondering if it’s gonna be alright
Reiterating the decision not to worry about the future, emphasizing confidence.
Knowing it shall be so
Affirming certainty about a positive outcome.
For glory to glory is the way it’s gon’ go
Repeating the idea of progressing from one level of glory to another.
Better than alright
Reaffirming the assurance that everything will be more than okay.
We can pull it down oh
Emphasizing the ability to overcome challenges or obstacles.
We can pull it down oh
Reiterating the power to overcome difficulties.
Do do do do do
Repeating a melodic phrase, possibly symbolizing rhythmic continuity.
Now I won’t waste no more time wondering if it’s gonna be alright
Reiterating the decision not to worry about the future, expressing assurance.
Knowing it shall be so
Affirming certainty about a positive outcome.
We can pull it down oh
Emphasizing the ability to overcome challenges or obstacles.
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