Koryn Hawthorne - Speak The Name Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
The atmosphere is changing
Nothing stays the same
Heaven is waiting
For the mention of the Name
The Spirit is moving
Burning like a flame
Healing the broken
By the One we proclaim
Pre-Chorus
Raise it up
Fill the sky
Chains will fall
Mountains move
We lift Him high
Chorus 1
Speak the Name
The Name above all other names
Speak the Name
The Name the wind and waves obey
All of heaven's coming down
Fill the earth with a sound
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Verse 2
Gather all who wonder
Hostages of shame
Miracles unfolding
At the mention of the name
Our darkness is fleeing
Mercy raining down
Healing waters flowing
As our lips make the sound
Pre-Chorus
Raise it up
Fill the sky
Chains will fall
Mountains move
We lift Him high
Chorus 1
Speak the Name
The Name above all other names
Speak the Name
The Name the wind and waves obey
All of heaven's coming down
Fill the earth with a sound
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Speak the Name
The Name of Jesus
Bridge
Strongholds are broken
I've been made free
I am forgiven
Fear has to leave
Strongholds are broken
I've been made free
I am forgiven
Fear has to leave
Your Name is healing
Your Name is power
Your Name is holy
My strong, strong tower
Wonderful Name
Glorious Name
Powerful Name of Jesus
Jesus
Chorus 2
Speak the Name
The Name above all other names
Speak the Name
The Name the wind and waves obey
All of heaven's coming down
Fill the earth with a sound
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Of the Name
The Name of Jesus
Speak the Name
The Name of Jesus
Video
Speak The Name
Meaning & Inspiration
Koryn Hawthorne's powerful anthem, "Speak The Name," released on August 10, 2017, is a profound declaration of faith that resonates deeply with the truth found in Scripture. The song’s core message centers on the transformative and supreme authority of the name of Jesus, a truth that echoes throughout the biblical narrative. Hawthorne masterfully articulates that in moments of atmospheric change, when circumstances feel uncertain and nothing seems to remain constant, there is an unyielding power available through the invocation of this sacred name. This spiritual shift, described as the Spirit moving and burning like a flame, brings healing to the broken, a direct callback to Isaiah 61:1, which speaks of the Spirit of the Lord being upon the Messiah to "bind up the brokenhearted" and "proclaim liberty to the captives."
The pre-chorus acts as a powerful call to action, urging listeners to "raise it up" and "fill the sky," igniting a belief that through this act, "chains will fall" and "mountains move." This imagery is not merely poetic; it finds its foundation in the very nature of God's intervention as depicted in the Bible. The idea that speaking the name of Jesus can dismantle obstacles is rooted in passages like Philippians 2:10, which states that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." The chorus then amplifies this central theme, boldly proclaiming the supremacy of Jesus' name, the one "above all other names," a direct reference to the theological assertion found in Ephesians 1:20-21, where God "raised him [Jesus] to his own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion." The assertion that "the wind and waves obey" further underscores the divine authority inherent in His name, mirroring the account in Mark 4:39 where Jesus calms the storm with a word. The vision of "all of heaven's coming down" to "fill the earth with a sound" is a potent depiction of the kingdom of God being made manifest, a concept central to Jesus' own teaching in the Gospels, such as in Matthew 6:10 where the disciples are taught to pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
Verse two extends this message by inviting those who are "wondering" or "hostages of shame" to experience the unfolding of "miracles" at the mention of His name. This is a powerful invitation to the lost and the suffering, reminding us of Jesus’ mission to seek and save the lost, as stated in Luke 19:10. The lyrics speak of darkness fleeing and mercy raining down, echoing the promise of God’s unfailing love and grace. The imagery of "healing waters flowing" as lips make the sound of His name paints a vivid picture of spiritual cleansing and restoration, aligning with prophetic promises of renewal. The bridge serves as a deeply personal testament to the name's power, detailing the breaking of "strongholds," the freedom found, and the assurance of forgiveness, all of which are direct results of embracing the work of Christ. The repeated affirmations of His name as healing, power, holiness, and a strong tower underscore the multifaceted attributes of God revealed through Jesus, drawing parallels to Psalms that praise God as a refuge and strength. The song's passionate delivery and consistent focus on the singular power of Jesus' name make "Speak The Name" a compelling and inspiring declaration of Christian truth, encouraging believers to actively engage with the divine authority available through faith.