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Shackles (Praise You)
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Mandisa's rendition of "Shackles (Praise You)" is an uplifting gospel song about finding freedom and joy in praise despite life's trials. The lyrics describe feeling weighed down by hardships and hopelessness, but realizing that lifting hands in worship brings breakthrough. The song emphasizes that God has broken every chain, enabling the singer to dance and praise. It encourages listeners to praise through their circumstances, trusting that God will lift their burdens. The message is one of deliverance, faith, and gratitude, celebrating God's power to set people free.
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Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise You
I just wanna praise You
You broke the chains, now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise You
I'm gonna praise You
In the corners of mind
I just can't seem to find a reason to believe
That I can break free
'Cause you see I have been down for so long
Feel like all hope is gone
But as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise You through my circumstance
Everything that could go wrong
All went wrong at one time
So much pressure fell on me
I thought I was gonna lose my mind
But I know You wanna see
If I will hold on through these trials
But I need You to lift this load
'Cause I can't take it no more
Been through the fire and the rain
Bound in every kind of way
But God has broken every chain
So let me go