Martin Smith - Speak to Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
How I love to hear the voice
That speaks my name
You give me faith to stand and sing
With hope again
And when I hear Your words of life
A hunger stirs like fire inside
Chorus:
Speak to me
Call me from the darkness
Just one word can break my heart
With what breaks Yours
Jesus, I hear You singing over me
You call my name, how sweet the sound
The voice of God
Verse 2:
When I hear my Savior's voice
I know it's true
That You can take a broken life
And make it new
So in Your arms, I'll always stay
And hang on every word You say
Bridge:
When God speaks, nations will tremble
When God speaks, everything changes
When God speaks, we will surrender
O God, speak, whisper Your love song
O God, speak, set me on fire
O God, speak, and I will surrender
Video
Speak to Me (Lyrics) - Kathryn Scott ft. Martin Smith
Meaning & Inspiration
The profound worship anthem "Speak to Me" by Martin Smith, released on October 4, 2020, featuring Kathryn Scott, emerges as a fervent prayer and a powerful declaration of the transformative impact of divine communication. This track delves into the universal yearning for a personal encounter with the Creator, articulating a deep desire for God's voice to resonate in every facet of life. At its core, the song invites listeners to cultivate an active receptiveness to the Holy Spirit's whisper and the authoritative declaration of God's written word, illuminating paths of faith, hope, and radical surrender.
The narrative woven through the initial verse immediately establishes a profound intimacy, expressing a cherished affection for the voice that calls one by name. This personal recognition by God mirrors the shepherd's call to his sheep in John 10:3, fostering a sense of belonging and individual care. Hearing this divine voice is presented as the wellspring of renewed faith and hope, a spiritual resuscitation that aligns with Romans 10:17, where faith is ignited through the hearing of God's word. The stirring of a "hunger...like fire inside" upon encountering God's living words vividly portrays a spiritual longing, an insatiable thirst for more of Him, echoing Psalm 42:1-2's imagery of a soul panting for God like a deer for water.
The chorus then amplifies this plea, a raw and earnest cry for God to "speak" and "call...from the darkness." This desperate entreaty for divine light to pierce through spiritual or circumstantial shadows finds resonance in passages like Psalm 107:10-14, describing liberation from darkness and despair, and Jesus' declaration in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world." A pivotal line, "Just one word can break my heart with what breaks Yours," reveals a sophisticated spiritual maturity—a desire not merely for comfort, but for a profound alignment of one's compassion and purpose with God's own. It seeks a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17) that grieves over injustice and suffering, motivated by the very things that move God's heart (Isaiah 61:1-3). The imagery of "Jesus, I hear You singing over me" offers a breathtaking depiction of divine affection and joy, a tender and affirming melody of love that brings to mind Zephaniah 3:17, where the Lord rejoices over His people with singing, reinforcing the sweet, intimate nature of God's voice.
Progression into the second verse builds upon this foundation of intimate communication, affirming the truth that a broken life can be made entirely new by the Savior's voice. This truth of spiritual regeneration finds its bedrock in 2 Corinthians 5:17, proclaiming a new creation in Christ, and Ezekiel 36:26, promising a new heart and spirit. The subsequent commitment, "in Your arms, I'll always stay / And hang on every word You say," underscores a profound posture of unwavering dependence and surrender. It reflects the heart's yearning to cling to God as He is life (Deuteronomy 30:20) and to recognize that only His words hold the promise of eternal life (John 6:68).
The bridge expands the scope, shifting from personal plea to a universal declaration of God's sovereign power. "When God speaks, nations will tremble / When God speaks, everything changes" powerfully captures the cosmic authority of the divine word, recalling passages like Psalm 33:9, where creation itself sprang forth from His command, and Hebrews 12:26, describing God's voice shaking the earth. This majestic power naturally elicits the response, "When God speaks, we will surrender," acknowledging that true submission flows from recognizing His omnipotent and loving reign (James 4:7). The final lines form a multifaceted prayer: "O God, speak, whisper Your love song" for intimacy and tenderness; "O God, speak, set me on fire" for passion, zeal, and empowering presence akin to the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3-4); and finally, "O God, speak, and I will surrender," a conclusive pledge of complete obedience and devotion. This anthem is a vital invitation to engage deeply with the living word of God, fostering a life continually transformed by His voice.