Jabari Johnson, Have Your Way | Music Lifts

In the 34^th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Jabari Johnson, featuring Todd Galberth, performing “Have Your Way.”

Welcome to Music Lifts, featuring songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity.  Featured songs aren’t genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights!  So, for the 34^th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re highlighting “Have Your Way,” performed by Jabari Johnson.

Yes, yes, YES! Amen, Jabari Johnson 🙏 🙌! Featuring fellow gospel musician Todd Galberth, Johnson recorded the marvelous contemporary song “Have Your Way”. The lyrics are simple, yet incredibly moving and powerful. The message is timeless. “Have Your Way” petitions God for His grace, mercy, and ALL THE THINGS. Ultimately, this record is seven-plus-minutes of high-flying, sensational worship!

“Have Your Way” commences with a divine, enigmatic opening crescendo. It leads to sparkling, celestial-sounding keyboard riffs. The production sounds refined, reverent, sophisticated, and incredibly warm. As Jabari’s vocals enter, the drums, namely the kick, provide a fine percussive and rhythmic anchor.  Johnson’s pipes match the reverence of the backdrop. Although never over-sung, his vocals are assertive, authentic, sincere, and soulful.  As the record progresses, the lead grows grittier, emphasizing the powerful message of God’s greatness, mercifulness, omniscience, and wonder-working power. “We can’t walk without you / We can’t talk without you,” he sings, assisted by gorgeous background vocals, and continues, “We can’t live without you / Have your way.” Later, those background vocals often carry the melody as the lead ad-lib, riff, and emphasize key points. Another key moment from “Have Your Way” is the repentance of sins:

“If it’s not pleasing to You, take it out of me

If it’s not pleasing to You, take it out of me

If it’s not pleasing to You, take it out of me

Have your way.”

Yes, Lord! Also, amplifying the spirit are the powerful, triumphant “Oh(s).” “Have Your Way” is nearly a decade old – let that sink in! Even so, it’s timeless; a true testament of faith. No matter how many times you hear this song, it’s a blessing!

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Jabari Johnson » “Have Your Way” » Jabari Johnson / IndieBlue Digital Distribution » 2017

Jabari Johnson, Have Your Way: Music Lifts No. 34 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jabari Johnson / IndieBlue Digital Distribution; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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