Brett Younker - Alive and Running Lyrics
Lyrics
salvation came to us
now we are free forever
made alive by the Savior's touch
now death can't hold us under
right here, right now come bring Him adoration
rise up, sing out, this song of joy and freedom
we have seen the Son
Jesus risen One
His light came down to us
now we're alive and running to the world
beauty revealed to us
our eyes are wide with wonder
caught by the brightness of
the glory of the Father
our eyes, have not seen, something so captivating
we'll go, we're You lead, to the ends of the earth proclaiming
we have seen the Son
Jesus risen One
His light came down to us
now we're alive and running to the world
there is none shining brighter
than the son of the Father
who has come to bring freedom
to the heart of man
there is none shining brighter
than the son of the Father
who has come to bring freedom
to the heart of man
we have seen the Son
Jesus risen One
His light came down to us
now we're alive and running
we have seen the Son
Jesus risen One
His light came down to us
now we're alive and running to the world
there is none shining brighter
than the son of the Father
who has come to bring freedom
to the heart of man
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Alive and Running
Meaning & Inspiration
"Alive and Running," a powerful anthem from Brett Younker's 2010 album, *The New Has Come*, bursts forth with an uncontainable joy rooted in the profound reality of salvation. This isn't just a song; it's a declaration of a transformed life, a testament to the moment salvation’s grace touched the singer and irrevocably altered their trajectory. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of liberation, emphasizing that through the Savior's touch, death’s dominion is broken, and believers are made truly alive. This resonates deeply with biblical truths, particularly the apostle Paul's assertion in Romans 6:11 that Christians are to consider themselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. The song directly invites immediate worship and adoration, urging listeners to rise and proclaim a song of freedom, echoing the psalmist's call to "sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth" (Psalm 96:1).
At its core, "Alive and Running" centers on the resurrected Christ, the "Son, Jesus risen One." The lyrics describe His light descending, illuminating and transforming those who receive it, leading to this state of being "alive and running to the world." This imagery draws a clear line to the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands His followers to "go and make disciples of all nations." The song powerfully conveys the awe and wonder that comes with truly seeing the "glory of the Father" revealed in Jesus. It speaks of eyes opened to a beauty previously unseen, a captivating radiance that compels outward action. This spiritual awakening, the opening of blinded eyes, is a recurring theme in Scripture, most notably in Jesus' healing miracles and His own declaration in John 9:39 that He came for judgment, so that "the blind will see and those who see will become blind." The song’s conviction that "our eyes have not seen, something so captivating" directly aligns with 1 Corinthians 2:9, which states, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." This profound encounter with divine beauty and truth ignites an unstoppable drive to share this freedom.
The central message of "Alive and Running" is undeniably about the unparalleled brilliance of Jesus, "the Son of the Father, who has come to bring freedom to the heart of man." The repetition of this declaration emphasizes its crucial importance, leaving no room for doubt about the song's Christ-centered focus. This freedom is not a superficial release but a deep, internal liberation of the heart, a concept powerfully articulated in Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be enslaved again by the yoke of sin." The song vividly illustrates that there is no other light or source of hope that can compare to the Son. This echoes John 8:12, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The continuous refrain of seeing the Son and being alive and running to the world serves as an urgent, joyful summons, a musical embodiment of a faith that, once ignited, cannot remain dormant but must actively proclaim the transformative power of the risen Savior to all corners of the earth.