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"Praise The Lord" by CIELØ: Where Electronic Beats Meet Devotion


"Praise The Lord" was written during a challenging time in CIELØ's life. His world felt like it was crumbling - but despite that brokenness, he felt the need to praise and thank God. Even during the hard times, God is good. "When I don't feel like praising, God lift my hands up even higher" a plea to God to help us cling to gratitude and worship when our emotions and feelings run dry.

CIELØ - Praise The LordThis song has great electronic beats, not too heavy that it would give CCM lovers a reason to skip the track, but still gives listeners a chill yet energetic summer vibe that gets your heart dancing. It's lines like "Praise Him for His mighty power // Praise Him for His endless love" that echo scripture's call to celebrate God at all times, no matter the circumstances we face. "Let everything that has breath // Praise the Lord" is a rallying cry for everyone to join in.

CIELØ aimed to make a song with a catchy melody, a good dance but chill vibe, with electronic music elements throughout it! I think everyone will agree that he did a great job with this, and made a one-of-a-kind song that beautifully combines our feelings of joy, praise, and surrender to God. If you're looking for music that lifts your spirit and, at the same time, reminds you of God's unchanging goodness, then this one is for you. Turn up the volume, let go, and let your praise rise.

(Related scripture: Psalm 150:1-2; Psalm 150:6; Lamentations 3:22-23)

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