YO, YO, WHATCH’A GONNA DO and who’ya gonna be?
Ho, ho, let Him come to you in His humanity
Flow, flow, let His Spirit come and let Him fill ya
Cheque out the good stuff
He will deliver
Who was this man of heaven who came down to earth?
Who had King Herod frightened stupid when he heard His birth?
Now who on earth can boast?
One of the angel host
Announced their immaculate conception by the Holy Ghost
But that was just the start, He was just warming up
He had a particular direction to go and flow
And so you know, He chose to go and lo
What do you know the world met?
The Son of God
Jesus
Nod your head, throw your hands high
Jesus
Nod your head, throw your hands high
Jesus
Nod your head, throw your hands high
Side by side come bounce to the ceiling
He walked on water
Raised a dead, dead daughter
Did a whole bunch of stuff
People said He shouldn’t ought’a
Just the kindest man that you ever could meet
But when justice was robbed He wasn’t slow on His feet
He slammed the Pharisees for their hypocrisies
He said your lives I see and they stink to me
And that’s no way to be
‘cos you’re really not free, and from A to Zee
What you need is me
The Son of God will love you ev’ryday
Come to Him, don’t be a runaway
Let His Spirit flow right through you
Called to be good news to those who have been robbed of life
And justice, feel abused, feel broken, useless
Help them to find the love of the Son of Man
Be His voice, be His heart and be His hands
Throw your hands up, throw your hands up high!
Throw your hands up, throw your hands up high!
Throw your hands up, throw your hands up high!
Throw your hands up high!
Throw your hands up, throw your hands up high!
Throw your hands up, throw your hands up high!
Throw your hands up, throw your hands up high!
Shout His name let’s hear ya!
Doug Horley
Song Meaning
“Throw Your Hands Up” centres on celebrating Jesus’ coming, saving work, and Spirit with energetic, youthful praise. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Luke 2:10–14 and Acts 2:17. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for children’s or youth worship and Christmas celebration. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Throw Your Hands Up” about?
It is about celebrating Jesus’ coming, saving work, and Spirit with energetic, youthful praise.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Luke 2:10–14 and Acts 2:17 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support children’s or youth worship and Christmas celebration, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.