Jesus Lifted My Head

David was surrounded...
His own son rose against him...
Many looked at him...
And they said,
"There is no help for him."

But David looked up...
And made this confession...
"But Thou, O Lord,
Art a Shield for me,
My Glory,
And the Lifter of my head."

If I tell you my story...
You will know...
It could only have been Jesus.

I've been through the fire
I've walked through the rain
I've carried burdens
Too heavy to explain
Men rode over my head
Still I kept moving on
Somehow His mercy
Kept pulling me on

I don chop too many breakfasts
Life show me pepper
Ha! Ojú ti rí [Ah! My eyes have seen]
But I still dey stand

Then Jesus found me
He called my name
He looked at me
And everything changed

He said...
"Lift up your head...
Don't be afraid...
I am your Shield...
I am your Glory...
I have not forgotten you...
Rise...
Walk with Me..."

You are my Shield
You are my Glory
You are the Lifter of my head
You took my shame
You gave me honour
You are the Lifter of my head

My head is lifted high
I will not fear
My head is lifted high
Jesus is here
Yesterday is over
A new day has come
The tears are behind me
My song has begun

Now I can smile
Now I can dance
Mercy has given me
Another chance

Who lifted your head?
Jesus!
Who changed your story?
Jesus!
Who carried your burden?
Jesus!
Who deserves the glory?
Jesus!

Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]
Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]
Ha! Ojú ti rí [Ah! My eyes have seen]
Ṣùgbọ́n Ọlọ́run ṣe mí ní rere [But God has done me good]
Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]
Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]
Ìtìjú ò ní borí mi [Shame will not overcome me]
Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]

My head is lifted high
Jesus lifted my head
My story has changed
Jesus lifted my head
I'll never bow in shame
Jesus lifted my head
Forever I'll sing
Jesus lifted my head

You are my Shield
You are my Glory
You are the Lifter of my head
You took my shame
You gave me honour
You are the Lifter of my head

My head is lifted high
Forever I'll proclaim
Jesus is my Shield
Jesus is my Glory
Jesus is the Lifter of my head

Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]
Jesu ti gbé orí mi sókè [Jesus has lifted my head]
Ha! Ojú ti rí [Ah! My eyes have seen]
Ṣùgbọ́n Ọlọ́run ṣe mí ní rere [But God has done me good]
Jesu...
You lifted my head...

Jesus Lifted My Head is a testimony of God’s mercy and faithfulness. Inspired by Psalm 3:3, the song remembers seasons of pressure, disappointment, and heavy burdens, then celebrates the One who restores dignity, courage, and joy. What looked like the end became a new beginning: Jesus lifted my head.