Hillsong Young And Free - Wake Lyrics
Lyrics
At break of day, in hope we rise
We speak Your Name, we lift our eyes
Tune our hearts into Your beat
Where we walk, there You'll be
With fire in our eyes, our lives a-light
Your love untamed, it's blazing out
The streets will glow forever bright
Your glory's breaking through the night
You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday
You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday
You wake within me, wake within me
You're in my heart forever
You wake within me, wake within me
You're in my heart forever
With fire in our eyes, our lives a-light
Your love untamed, it's blazing out
The streets will glow forever bright
Your glory's breaking through the night
You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday
You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday
You wake within me, wake within me
You're in my heart forever
You wake within me, wake within me
You're in my heart forever
Forever, forever, forever in Your love
Forever, forever, forever in Your love
Forever, forever, forever in Your love
Forever, forever, forever we know that...
You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday
You will never fade away, Your love is here to stay
By my side, in my life, shining through me everyday
You wake within me, wake within me
You're in my heart forever
You wake within me, wake within me
You're in my heart forever
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2013, "Wake" by Hillsong Young & Free burst onto the scene as a powerful anthem of spiritual awakening and renewed purpose, firmly rooted in the vibrant, energetic expression of faith that defines the Young & Free movement. The song immediately calls listeners to a place of active engagement with their faith, moving beyond passive observance to a life lived with intentionality and passion. At its core, "Wake" echoes the biblical call for believers to shake off complacency and embrace a vibrant relationship with God, a theme powerfully articulated in verses like Romans 13:11, which urges us to "wake up from our slumber" because salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The song’s message isn't about a superficial change, but a profound internal shift, a stirring of the spirit that aligns with the prophet Isaiah's declaration in Isaiah 60:1, "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you." This isn't just a suggestion; it's an imperative for a generation called to reflect the light of Christ in a world often shrouded in darkness. The lyrics intrinsically speak to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that empowered the disciples at Pentecost, as described in Acts 2:2, where a "sound like that of a violent rushing wind" filled the whole place where they were gathered, signifying a powerful impartation of divine energy. "Wake" encourages listeners to embrace this same indwelling power, to be ignited by God's presence and to live lives that are a testament to His goodness and truth. It's a powerful call to action, urging individuals to step into the fullness of what God has for them, a journey of faith that is less about trying harder and more about surrendering to the One who makes all things new. This surrender is reminiscent of Jesus’ teachings, particularly His command in Matthew 16:24 to deny oneself, take up one's cross, and follow Him, signifying a complete redirection of life's focus towards God's will and purpose. Ultimately, "Wake" serves as a vibrant invitation to experience the fullness of Christian life, a life of active, unashamed devotion that draws strength from the divine and radiates hope to the world.