Brandon Lake - TEAR OFF THE ROOF Lyrics
Lyrics
Tear off the roof
The King’s in the house
Just get me to Jesus
I don’t care how
I don’t have to wait to get the healing
I gotta faith without a ceiling
So tear off the roof
‘Cause the King’s in the house
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
And He has more in the hem of His garment
Then the camp of the enemy
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
I didn’t come here to hide in the crowd
I’m pressing through to you
I don’t care how
Reaching out my hand to get the healing
I’ve got a faith beyond the bleeding
‘Cause I didn’t come here to hide in the crowd
Oh
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
He has more in the hem of His garment
Then the camp of the enemy
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
There’s power in the name of Jesus
There is a life changing
Grave shaking
Dead raising power in the room
Heart-healing
Hell-stealing
No ceiling power
So tear off the roof
Life changing
Grave shaking
Dead raising power in the room
Heart-healing
Hell-stealing
No ceiling power
So tear off the roof
Life changing
Grave shaking
Dead raising power in the room
Heart-healing
Hell-stealing
No ceiling power
So tear off the roof
Life changing
Grave shaking
Dead raising power in the room
Heart-healing
Hell-stealing
No ceiling power
So tear off the roof
Tear off the roof
Tear off the roof
‘Cause here’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
He has more in the hem of His garment
Then the camp of the enemy
He has more in the hem of His garment
Then the camp of the enemy
There’s power in the presence
Power in the blood
Power in the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus
So much power in the name of Jesus
Songwriters: Brandon Lake, Chris Davenport, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley, Jordan Colle
Video
Brandon Lake - TEAR OFF THE ROOF (feat. The Chosen) (Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Brandon Lake's "Tear Off The Roof," released as part of the singles collection "COUNT 'EM / TEAR OFF THE ROOF (REMIXES)" in March 2024, is a powerful anthem of uninhibited faith and the overwhelming presence of God. The song's central metaphor, tearing off the roof, immediately conveys a sense of urgency and a desire to break through any barrier that might hinder direct access to the divine. This imagery resonates with biblical accounts where physical obstructions were removed to bring the sick or needy before Jesus, such as the paralytic lowered through the roof by his friends in Mark 2:1-12. The lyrics express a deep conviction that the "King's in the house," signifying Jesus' active presence, and a bold declaration that believers "don't have to wait to get the healing" because they possess "faith without a ceiling." This echoes the faith displayed by the woman with the issue of blood who, upon touching the hem of Jesus' garment, was instantly healed, demonstrating a faith that transcended her suffering and societal limitations (Matthew 9:20-22).
The song powerfully articulates the inexhaustible nature of God's power, emphasizing its presence through "the presence," "the blood," and "the name of Jesus." This trinitarian invocation is a cornerstone of Christian belief, highlighting the salvific power of Christ's sacrifice and the authority inherent in His name. The declaration that Jesus has "more in the hem of His garment then the camp of the enemy" draws directly from the story of the woman who touched His garment, illustrating that the divine supply of power and healing is far greater than any opposition or spiritual adversary. This isn't just a passive acknowledgment of power; the lyrics reveal an active pursuit: "I didn’t come here to hide in the crowd, I’m pressing through to you." This proactive stance mirrors the disciples' boldness in spreading the Gospel and the persistent faith of those who sought out Jesus despite crowds or difficult circumstances. The song’s crescendo builds with descriptions of "life changing, grave shaking, dead raising power," and "heart-healing, hell-stealing, no ceiling power." These phrases aren't mere hyperbole; they directly reflect the transformative and victorious work of Christ as described throughout Scripture. The resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:43-44), the healing of the sick, and the deliverance from spiritual bondage are all potent examples of this profound, ceiling-shattering power that is available through faith in Jesus. "Tear Off The Roof" is an invitation to embrace this boundless power with an equally boundless faith, urging listeners to discard hesitation and actively press into the miraculous presence of God.