Verse 1
I know you're tired, I know you're weak
And all of that fighting's got you down on your knees
You're desperate for change, desperate to know
There's a light, still a light
Chorus
Child, lift up your eyes
For your help draws nigh
Child, lift up your eyes
It'll be alright
Every tear you've cried
Let the sunlight dry
Every tear you've cried
It'll be alright
Post-Chorus
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs, you're not done
Verse 2
I'll be your strength and I'll be your song
I'll be the solid Rock you can stand on, oh
I'm with you always, you're never alone
'Cause I'm right by your side
Chorus
Child, lift up your eyes
For your help draws nigh
Child, lift up your eyes
It'll be alright
Every tear you've cried
Let the sunlight dry
Every tear you've cried
It'll be alright
Post-Chorus
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs, you're not done
No, you're not finished, hey
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs (Hey)
If you still have breath in your lungs (God's just getting started, yes, He is)
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs (What the enemy meant for evil)
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs (Oh, God is turning it around for His glory and your good)
If you still have breath in your lungs
Chorus
Child, lift up your eyes
For your help draws nigh
Child, lift up your eyes (Ooh, oh)
It'll be alright
Every tear you've cried
Let the sunlight dry
Every tear you've cried
Post-Chorus
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs (God isn't finished)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Keep on keeping on)
If you still have breath in your lungs (He's making a way)
If you still have breath in your lungs (?)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Oh), you're not done
You're not done (No, no)
If you still have breath in your lungs (My child)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Look up where your help draws nigh)
If you still have breath in your lungs (He's not done)
And if you still have breath in your lungs (Oh, yeah)
If you still have breath in your lungs (God)
If you still have breath in your lungs (He's just getting started)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Don't give up)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Keep on breathing)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Yeah)
If you still have breath in your lungs (He's your hope)
If you still have breath in your lungs (He's your joy)
If you still have breath in your lungs (Yes, He is, yes, He is)
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs (Hey, keep holding on)
If you still have breath in your lungs
Outro
He's making streams in the desert place
He's making a way in the wilderness, yes, I know
(If you still) If you still have breath in your lungs
If you still have breath in your lungs, you're not done
You're Not Done
You're Not Done Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
"You're Not Done" by Leeland is a powerfully encouraging anthem offering solace and motivation to those facing exhaustion and despair. Released on January 13, 2023, the song immediately connects with the listener by acknowledging their weariness and the toll that ongoing struggles can take, leaving one feeling defeated and desperate for relief and a sign of hope. The opening lines paint a picture of being tired, weak, and brought low by the fight, yet they also introduce the yearning for change and the presence of an enduring light.
The heart of the song resides in its central call to action and promise: "Child, lift up your eyes / For your help draws nigh." This chorus acts as a gentle yet firm command to shift focus away from the overwhelming circumstances and towards a source of aid that is near. It offers the reassurance that "It'll be alright" and provides comfort by picturing tears being dried by sunlight, a metaphor for sorrow being healed and replaced by warmth and light. This repeated promise serves as a steady anchor throughout the emotional journey of the song.
A key message is amplified in the post-chorus: "If you still have breath in your lungs, you're not done." This simple, profound statement grounds the message of perseverance in the very act of living. It emphasizes that as long as life remains, so does possibility. The extended repetition of this line, coupled with ad-libs in live or specific recordings, weaves in deeper theological concepts often associated with the song's background and meaning. These interjections speak to God's active involvement, highlighting that He is not finished working in the listener's life, turning difficult situations for good, even what the enemy intended for evil, and that He is just getting started. It underscores the idea that breath itself is a sign that the story is still being written.
The second verse expands on the nature of the help promised in the chorus. It personifies this help as a source of strength and song, a "solid Rock" to stand upon, ensuring stability amidst turmoil. The promise of constant companionship, "I'm with you always, you're never alone / 'Cause I'm right by your side," reinforces the message of divine presence and support, directly addressing the feeling of isolation often accompanying deep struggle. This presence is the tangible form of the "help draws nigh" concept.
The song's structure, featuring multiple repetitions of the chorus and an extensive post-chorus, creates an immersive and insistent atmosphere of encouragement. The cyclical return to the core messages—lifting eyes, finding help, knowing it will be alright, and the central declaration of "you're not done"—builds emotional resonance and cements the themes of hope and resilience. Related scripture references often cited alongside the song speak to similar themes: looking to God for help (Psalm 121:1-2), His unwavering presence (Matthew 28:20), His strength in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9), and His ability to create new paths even in desolate places (Isaiah 43:19, echoed in the outro). The outro specifically mentions making streams in the desert and a way in the wilderness, drawing on biblical imagery of God's power to transform impossible situations. Ultimately, "You're Not Done" serves as an inspiring reminder that as long as one is breathing, hope remains, help is near, and the power to overcome is available.
