Hillsong UNITED’s “Up In Arms” is a contemporary praise song that dives into the idea of being overwhelmed by God’s love. The song starts by describing God’s love as wild and hard to grasp, yet it breathes life into everything. This love makes the singer want to raise their arms in praise, filled with a hope that won’t fade.
The chorus talks about the joy and newfound sense of worth that comes from this love. It’s a love that’s bigger than any fear or doubt, like a giant hug that protects from falling. The second verse emphasizes this grandness. Even though God is all-powerful, he still wants a relationship with each person. He puts aside his heavenly majesty to reach out and lift us up.
The song ends with a simple declaration – the singer is ready to give everything to God because of this powerful love and hope. It’s a message of complete surrender and joyful praise.
Video: Up In Arms by Hillsong UNITED
Up In Arms Lyrics by Hillsong UNITED
[Verse 1]
A reckless love too wild to understand
Breathing the world to life in Your romance
[Pre-Chorus]
So here I am
Your love has got me up in arms again
And this hope won’t let me go
[Chorus 1]
My joy is boundless
My soul knows its worth
In arms stretching wider
Than my heart could ever fall
[Verse 2]
You own the skies and still You want my heart
Casting Your throne aside to lift me up
[Pre-Chorus]
So here I am
Your love has got me up in arms again
And this hope won’t let me go
[Chorus 2]
My joy is boundless
My soul knows its worth
In arms stretching wider
Than my heart could ever fall
Your word is final
Your name above all
The cross my reminder
Your love is forever
‘Cause here I am
Your love has got me up in arms again
And this hope won’t let me go
My joy is boundless
My soul knows its worth
In arms stretching wider
Than my heart could ever fall
Your word is final
Your name above all
The cross my reminder
Your love is forever
‘Cause here I am
Your love has got me up in arms again
And this hope won’t let me go
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[Outro]
Here I am
Jesus take my life and all I have
Now this hope won’t let me go
