Verse: Chandler Moore & Brandon Lake
And I'll wait for You to come, hey
I'll wait for You to come
('Cause when I'm with You)
'Cause when I'm with You Lord
It always leaves me wanting more
(Here's our praise)
Here's our praise, You can dwell within
Chorus: Chandler Moore & Brandon Lake
(Say come again) Come again
(Come again) Come again
(Let the glory in) Let the glory in
(Say I'm open) I'm open
(I'm open) I'm open
(Come again) Come again
(Let the glory in) Let the glory in
(I'm open) I'm open
(I'm open) I'm open
Interlude: Brandon Lake
It's every room, every part
Every room, every part of me
It's where You wanna live
It's where You wanna be
You wanna dwell right here with me
Bridge: Brandon Lake, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart (Yeah)
This empty space, is what You wanted all along (Hey-hey)
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart (You can have it all)
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
(Is what You wanted all along)
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
( This empty space) This empty space (Hey) is what You wanted all along
(It's not a building)
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
(Is what You wanted all along)
It's not a building You wanna fill, (It's our heart) it's my heart (It's my heart)
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
(You love when I'm empty)
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
Interlude: Chandler Moore & Brandon Lake
You love when I'm empty
You love when I'm empty (Yeah)
You love when I'm empty (You love when I'm empty)
You (You love when I'm empty)
Just when I don't have enough, You (You love when I'm empty)
Just when I don't have enough, You (You love when I'm empty)
When I don't have anything, 6:02? (You love when I'm empty)
When I don't have anything, ? (You love when I'm empty)
You love when I'm empty (You love when I'm empty)
You love when I'm empty (You love when I'm empty)
When I don't know the answers, You love (You love when I'm empty)
When I don't have the solutions, You love (You love when I'm empty)
You love when I'm empty (You love when I'm empty)
'Cause You do miracles with empty 6:27? (You love when I'm empty)
Yes, You do miracles with empty ? (You love when I'm empty)
You do miracles with empty ? (You love when I'm empty)
You do miracles with empty ? (You love when I'm empty)
Bridge: Chandler Moore & Brandon Lake
(It's not a building)
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
(Is what You wanted all along)
It's not a building You wanna fill, it's my heart
This empty space, is what You wanted all along
Interlude: Brandon Lake
Is what You wanted all along (Is what You wanted all along)
Is what You wanted all along (Is what You wanted all along)
Is what You wanted all along (Is what You wanted all along)
Is what You wanted all along (Is what You wanted all along)
I'm what You wanted all along
I'm what You wanted all along
I'm what You wanted all along
Come on tell 'em, it's okay to be bold like that (I'm what You wanted all along)
You love me, I'm what You wanted all along
I'm what You wanted all along
You can fill me, mm
Chorus: Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore
I'm open, I'm open
Come again, let the glory in
I'm open, (I'm open) I'm open
(Come again) Come again
(Come again, let Your glory in) Let the glory in
I'm open, (I'm open) I'm open
(Oh come again) Come again
(Let Your glory in) Let the glory in
I'm open, I'm open
Come Again
Come Again Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Elevation Worship’s song “Come Again” arrives as a powerful and earnest anthem, a collective prayer set to music that resonates deeply within the soul. From its first notes, the song builds an atmosphere of deep longing and hopeful anticipation, crafting a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimately personal. The music serves as a vessel for the fervent plea at its heart, guiding the listener into a space of surrender and expectation for a fresh move of God. It’s not merely a performance; it’s an invitation to join in a corporate cry, reflecting a shared human and spiritual desire for divine presence to manifest in powerful, tangible ways.
The core message of “Come Again” is a heartfelt yearning for a renewed encounter with the Holy Spirit, a call for God’s active presence to revisit, revive, and transform. This isn't a request for something God hasn't promised, but rather a reaching out in faith for the continued fulfillment of His word. The title itself, “Come Again,” echoes a deep historical and biblical desire seen throughout Scripture for God to intervene, to reveal Himself, and to pour out His Spirit among His people. It’s a prayer acknowledging dependence on God's power and presence for life, vitality, and purpose, recognizing that spiritual dryness is overcome only by His refreshing.
This fervent request finds rich grounding in the biblical narrative. The prophet Joel foretold a time when God would “pour out [His] Spirit on all people” (Joel 2:28), a promise dramatically fulfilled at Pentecost (Acts 2:17-18). Yet, this initial outpouring was not meant to be the end of God's active presence among His people; rather, it inaugurated a new era where believers are called to be continually filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) and to walk in His power. "Come Again" taps into this ongoing reality, serving as a contemporary expression of the disciples' post-Pentecost prayers for boldness and continued signs (Acts 4:29-31), resulting in the place being shaken and them being filled with the Holy Spirit once more. It’s a recognition that while God is always with us, there is a hunger for fresh encounters, a yearning for His glory to fill the “temple”—which is now us—as powerfully as it filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35) and the temple (1 Kings 8:10-11) in ancient times.
The song operates not just as a passive reflection but as an active invocation. It positions the listener, and the corporate gathering singing it, in a posture of readiness and earnest expectation. It calls us to draw near to God, based on the assurance in James 4:8 that when we do, He promises to draw near to us. This isn't a desperate cry to a distant deity, but a hopeful beckoning to a Father who delights in being present with His children, a Spirit who indwells and empowers us (John 14:16-17, 23). It reminds us that God's desire is to manifest His presence powerfully wherever His people gather in His name (Matthew 18:20), and the song serves as a vehicle for expressing our collective 'yes' and 'amen' to that divine promise, praying for a tangible sense of His Spirit's work among us and in our lives.
Ultimately, "Come Again" is more than just a worship song; it is a prayer of faith set to melody, a declaration of dependence on God's life-giving Spirit. It encapsulates the hopeful longing of believers for revival, both personally and corporately, reminding us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to us and at work within us (Ephesians 1:19-20). Through its moving sound and focused message, Elevation Worship invites listeners to lift their voices in unison, asking for more of God’s presence, anticipating that He will indeed “come again” in ways that refresh, renew, and empower His people to live lives that bring glory to His name. It’s an inspiring call to keep seeking, keep asking, and keep knocking, trusting in the promise that our Heavenly Father is eager to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him (Luke 11:13).