Yeah I don’t always feel it
But that’s when I need it the most
So I’mma keep on singing
‘Til my soul catches up with my song
There’s times when my hands go up freely
And times that it costs
There’s days when a praise comes out easy
And days when it takes all the strength I’ve got
I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt
Been-through-hell Hallelujah
And I’ll bring my storm-tossed, torn-sail
Story to tell Hallelujah
‘Cause God you’ve been patient
God you’ve been gracious
Faithful whatever I’m feeling or facing
So I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt
It is well Hallelujah
Oh oh oh oh, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I’ve wrestled with the darkness
But I’m trying to reach for the light
Yeah the struggle keeps me honest
And it breaks down the walls of my pride
‘Cause faith isn’t proven like gold
‘Til it’s been through the fire
My head, heart and hands are feeling heavy
But that’s when I lift them just a little higher
I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt
Been-through-hell Hallelujah
I’ll bring my storm-tossed, torn-sail
Story to tell Hallelujah
God you’ve been patient
God you’ve been gracious
Faithful whatever I’m feeling or facing
I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt
It is well Hallelujah
Oh oh oh oh, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt
Been-through-hell Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
I’ll bring my storm-tossed, torn-sail
Story to tell Hallelujah
God you’ve been patient
God you’ve been gracious
Faithful whatever I’m feeling or facing
I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt
It is well Hallelujah
Oh, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Oh oh oh oh, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Halle-
Halle-
Hallelujah
Perseverance and Authentic Praise
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” by Brandon Lake dives deep into the struggle and authenticity of faith. The lyrics candidly reveal moments of doubt, exhaustion, and hardship, yet emphasize the power of continuing to praise even when it’s difficult. Lake captures the duality of worship—there are times when it comes easily and times when it feels like a battle. The repeated phrase “hard-fought, heartfelt, been-through-hell Hallelujah” encapsulates a worship that isn’t born of perfection, but of perseverance. This song becomes an anthem for those who find themselves praising through pain, recognizing that true faith is forged in adversity and refined by honest struggle.
Song Credits
Artist: Brandon Lake
Songwriters: Brandon Lake, Jeff Schneeweis, Jacob Sooter, Mia Fieldes
Release Year: 2024
Label: Provident Label Group