Hillsong UNITED - Say The Word Lyrics
Released: 31 Mar 2023
Lyrics
VERSE 1:
Say the word and there is light
Say the word and dead bones rise
Every start and end hangs on Your voice
For Your Word never returns void
CHORUS:
Written in a billion skies
Speaking to this heart of mine
All that I am with all creation
Hanging on every word that You've spoken
And it will not be shaken
Clinging for life to all Your promise
Hanging on every word that You say
POST CHORUS:
It will remain
And my soul will hang on every word
You say
VERSE 2:
Word made flesh You wrote in grace
Promise kept through cross and grave
Over words of stone You spelled out love
And when You say it is done
It is done
POST CHORUS 2
It will remain
And my soul will hang on every word that You say
Cause I know Your Word will never ever fail
And my soul will hang on every word You say
Video
Say The Word - Music Video -- Hillsong UNITED
Meaning & Inspiration
"Say The Word," from Hillsong UNITED's 2023 release *Of Dirt And Grace: Live From The Land (Expanded Edition)*, is a profound anthem that centers on the power and faithfulness of God's spoken Word. The song’s genesis, embedded within the live recording experience, amplifies its message of unwavering truth, drawing directly from the foundational biblical concept of creation ex nihilo – God speaking and bringing existence into being, as seen in Genesis 1:3 where God declares, "Let there be light." This echoes throughout the verses, highlighting the life-giving and restorative nature of God's voice. The lyrics powerfully assert that every beginning and every end is anchored in His utterance, a testament to His sovereignty, and that His promises, like the prophet Isaiah proclaimed, "will not return to me empty" (Isaiah 55:11).
The chorus expands this theological truth into a personal declaration of faith. The imagery of God's Word "written in a billion skies" speaks to the vastness of His revelation, from the cosmic order to the intimate whispers of His Spirit in our hearts. This is not a distant decree but a living Word, "speaking to this heart of mine," a sentiment that resonates with David's prayer in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." The song’s core message is the unshakeable immutability of God's promises, stated boldly with "it will not be shaken." This confidence is rooted in the certainty of Christ's incarnation, His atoning sacrifice, and His resurrection, as the lyrics acknowledge, "Word made flesh You wrote in grace, Promise kept through cross and grave." This beautifully encapsulates the gospel message, reflecting John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." The steadfast adherence of the believer, clinging to this divine assurance, is the ultimate response to God's enduring faithfulness, making "Say The Word" a powerful affirmation of belief in a God whose every declaration is foundational and forever true.