Planetboom – Unshakeable

Planetshakers formed in 2000, three years after their first Planetshakers conference.  This spawned a megachurch in 2004.  In 2016, they created a youth outreach band: Planetboom.

Planetshakers released several albums and EP’s and received many nominations for their work.

Lyrics can be found at https://genius.com/Planetboom-unshakeable-lyrics.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

This song describes Planetboom’s unshakable faith.  As “You” guides them, revealed later to be Jesus, Planetboom follows with unceasing amazement, depending on Christ who lives in them for strength and spiritual protection.  In response, they show their thankfulness through praise and song, inviting others to join them.  He changed them from the inside out.

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

The whole song is Scripturally based.

[Verse 1]

Lines 1 and 2: Planetboom follow Christ’s guidance (John 15:1-10, 1 Corinthians 11:1-2, 1 Peter 2:21, and 1 John 2:3-6).

Line 3: Much like the crowds of Jesus in Matthew 12:23, Mark 1:27, and Luke 4:36, Planetboom is in awe of Jesus.

Line 4: Christ illuminates the darkness (John 1:1-8, John 8:12, and Ephesians 5:14).

Line 5: He is Planetboom’s defender (Ruth 2:12, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 5:11, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 32:7, Psalm 34:22, Psalm 41:2, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 59:1, Psalm 61:3, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 121:7-8, Psalm 138:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 30:5, Nahum 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and 1 John 5:18).

Line 6: He is the source of Planetboom’s strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

Line 7: God’s people are called by name (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Lines 8 and 9: If Jonah is any indication, God has a habit of calling people over and over again until they obey His calling.

[Verse 2]

Lines 1 and 2: in Christ, all things are possible (Philippians 4:13).  Contextually, this refers to God’s power that enables us to be content in every situation (Philippians 4:11–12), including the places we go where God sends (see Verse 1, lines 1 and 2).

Lines 3 and 4: Planetboom’s response to Verse 1, lines 1 and 2 is to believe to the point of trust, much like the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11:3-40.

Line 5: See commentary on lines 1 and 2.

Lines 6-9: Because Jesus lives in Planetboom (Romans 8:10, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, Galatians 1:15-16, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 3:17, and Colossians 1:27), they are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).

[Pre-Chorus]

Line 1: Jesus is Planetboom’s God (Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 43:10-11, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, John 5:17-18, John 8:23-25, John 8:28, John 10:30-33, John 14:9, John 20:28-29, Philippians 2:5-6, Colossians 1:16-19, Colossians 2:8-9, Titus 2:13, 1 Timothy 6:14-16, Hebrews 1:10-12, Revelation 1:8, and Revelation 22:13), fortress (see Verse 1, line 5), and might (see Verse 1, line 6).

Line 2: He is also their joy (1 Chronicles 16:23, Psalm 33:3, Psalm 96:1-2, Psalm 98:1, and Psalm 149:1), hope (Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 8:24-39, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, and 1 Peter 1:3-6), and internal peace (John 14:27, John 16:29-33, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:14-15, and Colossians 3:15).

Lines 3 and 4: See Verse 2, line 7.

Lines 5 and 6: As stated in Acts 5:39, God-driven missions cannot be stopped.

Lines 7 and 8: Repeats lines 5 and 6.

[Chorus]

Line 1: See Verse 2, lines 6-9.

Line 2: See Pre-Chorus, lines 5 and 6.

Line 3: See Verse 2, line 7.

Line 4: Repeats line 2.

Lines 5: Adds hype for Planetboom’s audience to join in song.

Line 6: Repeats line 2.

Line 7: See commentary on line 5.

Line 8: Repeats line 2.

[Verse 3]

Line 1: An admission of surrender (Psalm 43:5, Isaiah 64:8, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34-38, Mark 10:28, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:27, John 15:1-11, Romans 6:13, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:5-8, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:7-10, and 1 Peter 5:6).

Lines 2-6: Describes Planetboom’s unceasing attitude of gratitude (1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 28:7, Psalm 35:18, Psalm 95:1-3, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 106:1, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 118:1, Jeremiah 33:11, Jonah 2:9, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 9:11-12, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15-17, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, and Hebrews 12:28-29), including God’s blessing (1 Chronicles 16:34, 2 Chronicles 5:13, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 107:8-9, Psalm 95:2-3, Psalm 106:1, Jeremiah 30:19, Jeremiah 33:11, 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 9:11-12, Colossians 3:16-17, and 1 Timothy 4:4-5).

Line 7: God holds Planetboom close (Psalm 27:10), molds them (Romans 9:20-21), and frees them (Psalm 119:45, Isaiah 58:6, Isaiah 61:1, John 3:16-21, John 8:31-36, John 10:10, Acts 13:38-39, Romans 6:1-23, Romans 8:1-4, Romans 8:20-21, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 2:4, Galatians 3:13, Galatians 3:22, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13, Colossians 1:21-23, Hebrews 2:14-15, and 1 Peter 2:16).

Lines 8 and 9: Planetboom praises in response to Jesus’ lovingkindness (1 Chronicles 16:25, 2 Samuel 22:4, Psalm 96:4-5, Psalm 145:3, and Revelation 4:11).

[Bridge]

Lines 1 and 2: Filler introduction.

Lines 3 and 4: God is responsible for Planetboom’s fiery heart described in Pre-Chorus, lines 5 and 6, changing their desires to align with His (1 Samuel 10:9, Psalm 51:10, Jeremiah 24:7, Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 2:29, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and 2 Corinthians 7:10).

Line 5: Repeats line 4.

Line 6: That is, the name of Jesus.

Lines 7 and 8: See Pre-Chorus, lines 5 and 6.

Lines 9-13: Repeats lines 1-5.

Lines 14 and 15: Planetboom goads their audience to praise Christ without restraint.

[Outro]

Line 1: Repeats Chorus, line 2.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Jesus, the Christian’s God, gives Planetboom the power and will to become victorious in their everyday lives.  They are just crazy about Christ! Unbelievers might misunderstand “keeping me safe”, especially when they face hardship and trials where God allowed bad things to happen.  While I understand that songs aren’t sermons, the “problem of evil” is a major source of contention that prevents unbelievers from following Jesus.  Planetboom could explain that they meant spiritual safety and not that God will always rescue physically.  Ditto with physical vs. internal peace.

Score: 8/10

4. What does this song glorify?

This song glorifies Jesus by Planetboom’s testimony of God’s love and affection for them as they ask others to follow Him.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Planetboom’s Unshakeable is excellent.  Planetboom follows Jesus and receives many benefits, including guidance, spiritual protection, and the power to do naturally impossible things.  In response, Planetboom worships Him, asking others to join them.  This glorifies God.  Unbelievers should be able to interpret similarly, though perhaps misunderstanding the meaning of God’s protection and peace.

Considering its rap style, this makes it difficult to recommend for corporate worship.

Final Score: 9.5/10

Artist Info

Track: Unshakeable (listen to the song)

Artist: Planetboom

Album: JC Squad

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Release Year: 2021

Duration: 3:18

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