Catherine Mullins - We Want Revival Now Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Let's give God a praise right now
Come on
Verse 1
We've settled for too long
Now there's no more time to waste
Before though we've been asleep
You've been stirring us to wake
Now our lives we give to this
To see the coming of Your glory
Full of faith, we press on
Now we're never going back
Pre-Chorus
So let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Destiny be released today
Come on, sing it out, say
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Destiny be released today
Chorus
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
Pre-Chorus
So let the heavens
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Destiny be released today
Oh, come on, let's sing to the heavens
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Destiny be released today
Chorus
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
'Cause we want revival
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
Interlude
You know, it tells us in the Bible that
"If my people who are called by my name
Humble themselves and pray and seek my face
Turning away from their own ways"
Sometimes that means getting on your knees
But sometimes that means lifting up your voice
And dancing on the plan of the enemy
Sometimes that means saying, "God, I'm gonna stand here
And I'm gonna lift up the name of Jesus
Until I feel the stronghold break over America"
God's just looking for a generation of young people
That will begin to lift up their voices again
And begin to cry out and say, "Oh God, would You come to America again
With the destiny of the Father, with the hope of Jesus?"
Let the heavens open up!
Pre-Chorus
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out (Come on)
Destiny be released today (Come on, we prophesy the destiny, the destiny of God being released in America)
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Let the heavens open up
And Your Spirit pour out
Destiny be released today
Chorus
'Cause we want revival
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
Oh, we want revival
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
Bridge
You are who You say You are
You do what You say You'll do
'Cause You are always faithful
Your promises are true
You are who You say You are (Let me hear you sing that)
You do what You say You'll do (Every voice)
You are always faithful
Your promises are true
Come on, sing that again
You are who You say You are
You do what You say You'll do
You are always faithful
Your promises are true
Hey, You are who You say You are
You do what You say You'll do
You are always faithful
Your promises are true
You are who You say You are
You do what You say You'll do (Hey)
You are always faithful
Your promises are true
Chorus
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
Come on, lift your hands and say
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
We want revival now
We want Your Spirit poured out
We won't stop until we see it come
Video
WE WANT REVIVAL NOW with lyrics /The Ramp and Catherine Mullins
Meaning & Inspiration
Catherine Mullins, in collaboration with The Ramp, delivered a powerful anthem to the contemporary worship landscape with the release of "We Want Revival Now" on August 18, 2021. This song transcends mere musical expression, serving as a fervent declaration and a collective prayer for spiritual awakening, deeply rooted in biblical calls to action and divine promise. Its essence lies in an urgent appeal for God's Spirit to manifest, driven by a profound sense of desperation and an unwavering commitment to see God's kingdom come on earth.
The narrative of "We Want Revival Now" begins with a stark admission of spiritual slumber, acknowledging a period where complacency might have settled in: "We've settled for too long / Now there's no more time to waste / Before though we've been asleep / You've been stirring us to wake." This opening resonates with numerous biblical exhortations for believers to be watchful and awake, as seen in Romans 13:11, which urges "It is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep." The song then shifts to a posture of dedication, as the worshiper declares, "Now our lives we give to this / To see the coming of Your glory / Full of faith, we press on / Now we're never going back." This commitment aligns with Jesus’ call in Luke 9:23 to deny oneself and follow Him, and Paul's relentless pursuit of Christ in Philippians 3:14, pressing "on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." It speaks to a pivotal moment of repentance and an irreversible turning toward God's purposes.
The pre-chorus, "So let the heavens open up / And Your Spirit pour out / Destiny be released today," is a passionate plea for divine intervention. The imagery of "heavens open up" harkens back to monumental spiritual events, such as Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:16, where "the heavens were opened up to Him," signifying a direct connection between the earthly and the divine. The cry for God's "Spirit pour out" is a direct echo of the prophecy in Joel 2:28-29, fulfilled at Pentecost in Acts 2:17-18, promising a widespread outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This isn't merely a request for a feeling, but a deep longing for a transformative move of God that aligns believers with their divine purpose, allowing "destiny to be released," activating individual and corporate calling in the present day.
The chorus, the song's defining mantra, powerfully reiterates, "We want revival now / We want Your Spirit poured out / We won't stop until we see it come." This is a bold, unyielding declaration, a persistent knocking at the door of heaven as encouraged by Jesus in Luke 11:9-10. The word "now" signifies an urgent, immediate desire, not a postponed hope, reflecting a fervent conviction that God's time for awakening is at hand. This resolve, "We won't stop until we see it come," embodies the spirit of perseverance and unwavering faith often associated with biblical figures who pressed into God's promises despite obstacles, knowing that God is faithful to His word.
Perhaps the most impactful section of the song is the interlude, a spoken-word segment that directly references 2 Chronicles 7:14: "If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seek my face, turning away from their own ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." This scriptural cornerstone provides the theological framework for the entire song, linking national healing and spiritual revival directly to the humility, prayer, seeking, and repentance of God's people. Mullins extends this to the present context, calling for a generation to "lift up their voices again" and cry out for God's destiny and hope to come to a nation, embodying a proactive, rather than passive, faith. It's a call to engage both physically ("getting on your knees") and spiritually ("lifting up your voice," "dancing on the plan of the enemy") in the battle for spiritual breakthrough, emphasizing that the posture of prayer often dictates the power of the outcome.
The bridge serves as a profound declaration of God's character, anchoring the entire plea in His unchanging nature: "You are who You say You are / You do what You say You'll do / You are always faithful / Your promises are true." This refrain builds a foundation of trust, reminding the worshiper that the very God they are calling upon is utterly trustworthy. It reflects the truth of Numbers 23:19 that "God is not a man, that He should lie," and underscores His unwavering faithfulness as proclaimed in 2 Timothy 2:13, "He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself." This declaration moves the song beyond mere petition to an affirmation of God's reliability, assuring the believer that the desire for revival is not a futile wish but a confident expectation rooted in the integrity of God Himself.
"We Want Revival Now" is more than just a song; it's a spiritual manifesto. It skillfully weaves together personal awakening, corporate prayer, national intercession, and foundational truths about God's character into a cohesive, compelling call. By centering on biblical principles of repentance, seeking God, and unwavering faith, Catherine Mullins inspires a generation to move from spiritual apathy to active engagement, believing wholeheartedly that God desires to pour out His Spirit and fulfill His purposes. The song becomes a powerful tool for galvanizing believers to actively pursue the revival they sing about, confident in a God who is faithful to His word and responsive to the cries of His people.