I wanna dance like David
I wanna faith like Paul
I wanna sing like Silas tearing down the prison walls
I wanna face that fire
It won’t burn me though
God’s got my back Shadrach Meshach Abednego
I wanna walk like Moses
Right through the waves
One day I’ll see that promise land, no longer slaves
Though the fear is talkin’, no it can’t take out my faith
I’m gonna praise
I’m gonna praise
I praise the mountain movin’ body raising breaker of chains
Gonna praise
I’m gonna praise
I praise the heaven seated undefeated highest of names
That’s who I praise (Hey)
That’s who I praise
That’s who I praise
I wanna gift like Mary
I wanna break my vase
I wanna sleep like Daniel even in a lion’s cave
I’m gonna get that promise
Just like Jericho
Yea I know what’ll make it fall
I’m gonna praise
I’m gonna praise
I praise the mountain movin’ body raising breaker of chains
Gonna praise
I’m gonna praise
I praise the heaven seated undefeated highest of names
That’s who I praise
Hey
I praise the God who’s proven He can do impossible things
That’s who I praise
Hey
That’s who I praise
That’s who I praise
He is the lion of Judah
He is the lamb that was slain
The only One who’s worthy
Worthy
Worthy of all of His names
That’s who I praise
He is the risen Messiah
He is the ancient of days
The only One who’s worthy
Worthy
Worthy of all of His names
That’s who I praise
So I’m gonna praise
I praise the mountain movin’ body raising breaker of chains
Gonna praise
I’m gonna praise
I praise the heaven seated undefeated highest of names
That’s who I praise
Hey
I praise the God who’s proven He can do impossible things
That’s who I praise
Hey
That’s who I praise
That’s who I praise
That’s who I praise
That’s who I praise
I wanna love like Jesus
That kinda grace
I wanna live like I’ve got no more precious time to waste
I’m gonna give Him glory
With all my thanks
‘Cause there’s no greater, stronger higher name and
That’s who I praise
Finding Inspiration in Biblical Heroes
“That’s Who I Praise” by Brandon Lake is a powerful anthem that draws inspiration from iconic figures in the Bible. The lyrics reference David’s joyful dance, Paul’s unwavering faith, and Silas’s songs of hope in prison, inviting listeners to embody these same qualities in their own spiritual journeys. Through these allusions, the song encourages believers to trust in God’s strength, even in the face of adversity, just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did in the fiery furnace.
Praising the Unmatched Power of God
The chorus exalts God as a miracle worker, chain breaker, and the “highest of names.” Lake celebrates the unchanging nature of God—He is both the “lion of Judah” and the “lamb that was slain.” The song’s driving message is that worship and gratitude are due to a God who does the impossible, who has proven Himself through countless acts of deliverance and love.
Song Credits
Artist: Brandon Lake
Songwriters: Brandon Lake, Chris Davenport, Patrick Mayberry, Steven Furtick
Release Year: 2024