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Shackles (Praise You)

By Mary Mary

1,944 views Jun 29, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Mary Mary's 'Shackles (Praise You)' is an upbeat gospel song about finding freedom and joy through praise despite life's hardships. The lyrics describe feeling weighed down by trials and pressure, but choosing to lift hands and dance as an act of worship. The song emphasizes that God breaks chains and removes burdens, allowing believers to praise Him through their circumstances. It encourages holding on through difficult times and trusting God to lift the load. The message is one of liberation, resilience, and the power of praise to transform a weary spirit into a dancing one.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Whoo!

It sure is hot out here

You know?

I don't mind, though

I'm glad to be free

Know what I'm saying, uh!


Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance

I just wanna praise you

(What'cha wanna do?)

I just wanna praise you

(Yeah, yeah)

You broke the chains now I can lift my hands

(Feel me?)

And I'm gonna praise you

(What'cha gon do?)

I'm gonna praise you


In the corners of my 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


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


Everything that could go wrong

All went wrong at one time

So much pressure fell on me

I thought I was gon lose my mind

Lord 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 anymore


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


Been through the fire and the rain

Bound in every kind of way

But God has broken every chain

So let me go right now


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


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


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


Take them off

What'cha gonna do, yeah


Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance

I just wanna praise you

I just wanna praise you ....

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