Why You Shouldn’t Sing Taylor Swift Songs
Why don’t we worship anymore? Why do we sing lyrics that don’t transform us?
Don’t panic Swifties—this isn’t about one of the most talented artist in the world. It’s a warning about what happens when we let catchy lyrics disciple us more than Scripture.
There is something about singing that submits your whole self to the moment. Singing is a doorway to the soul. When you sing with joy, your chin lifts almost without thinking. If you’re really caught up in it, your arms rise too.
And if you’re really, really blessed, you might see your little ones doing the same.
That’s my house. My four-year-old, my three-year-old, and my one-and-a-half-year-old each have their own toy microphone. They don’t care what they sound like. They don’t care what they’re wearing. They just let it rip. I love watching them worship.
This morning, as I listened, Psalm 95 grabbed me. It showed me why children worship so freely. Their spirits aren’t scarred yet. They don’t hold back. But somewhere along the way, we do. We go from singing in the living room to only singing in the shower. Almost never in front of a crowd. Why? Where did that freedom go?
It made me ask: How did God’s people worship back then? And how are we supposed to worship now? Because singing isn’t just cultural—it’s wired into us.
1. Singing is commanded worship
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” (Psalm 95:2)
“Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:19)
God doesn’t say, “If you have a voice like Josh Groban or Kelly Clarkson, then sing.” No. Singing isn’t optional. It’s commanded. Like prayer and Scripture, it’s a spiritual discipline.
2. Singing teaches and shapes us
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly… through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit.” (Colossians 3:16)
Songs plant truth deep in memory. Israel used them to rehearse God’s faithfulness (Exodus 15, Deuteronomy 32). They catechized the heart through song, passing truth from one generation to the next.
Here’s the warning: the same is true with bad songs. Lyrics aren’t neutral. Print off the lyrics of what you listen to. Read them. Ask yourself: Do I want to become this? Because you will. What we sing shapes what we believe and how we live.
3. Singing unites God’s people
At the Red Sea, Israel sang together (Exodus 15). Priests and Levites sang in unison at the temple. Paul and Silas sang in prison, and the other prisoners listened (Acts 16).
When we sing, one voice rises from many hearts. Singing builds unity. It strengthens our witness. If you want to plant a church, you might want to start with a worship band.
4. Singing is spiritual warfare
Jehoshaphat sent singers ahead of his army, and God scattered the enemy (2 Chronicles 20:21–22).
Psalm 8:2 says, “Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies.”
Praise silences the foe and the avenger. When we sing, we proclaim truth against lies, joy against despair, and Christ’s victory against the enemy.
5. Writing new songs is biblical
“Sing to the Lord a new song.” (Psalm 96:1; Psalm 98:1; Revelation 5:9)
God’s mercies are new every morning, so fresh songs rise out of fresh encounters with Him. David and Asaph wrote psalms. The early church developed hymns (many believe Philippians 2:6–11 was one).
Writing new songs continues that tradition. It’s testimony. “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him.” (Psalm 40:3)
Never Finished Challenge
Sing today. Don’t just listen—sing.
Start with Scripture.
Decide the purpose: praise, thanksgiving, lament, testimony.
Keep it simple. Keep it biblical.
Test it in community.
If writing feels intimidating, start by singing worship songs with solid lyrics. Out loud. Not just in the shower. God isn’t grading your pitch. He hears the heart.
My daughters have some incredibly powerful worship songs as their favorites and before the age of four, they know them word for word.
What lyrics are discipling your family?
What Does Today Say About God?
Sound.
Yesterday, walking through the park, we heard crickets filling the air with sound. But we have also observed, birds were chirping. Trees swayed in rhythm. Wind howled through the branches. Thunder rolled across the sky.
Creation sings—on purpose. Shouldn’t we?
God wired sound into us. And when you raise your voice to Him, your whole body follows in submission. He knew what He was doing when He made us.
I may not have Josh Groban’s voice, but today I’m going to sing a lot more.
Because after understanding this, how could I not?
What a Father.
What a Friend.
What a Creator.
What a Conductor.
Thank You, Jesus.
Perfect timing. Just flying back from the Oasis concert in Chicago. Thanks for sharing.
Love when a click bait title leads to transformation! Wired for worship, just make sure you’re giving praise to the only One who deserves it!