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Breathe Upon Me by Neon Adejo cover art

Neon Adejo - Breathe Upon Me Lyrics

Artist:
Neon Adejo

Lyrics

Verse 1 (x2)


Teach me how to pray
Teach me how to worship right
Lord I’m your baby
You called me your baby


Interlude


Oh oh wooh oh oh


Chorus


All I want is you
All I want is you
Breathe upon me
Breathe upon me


You’re my everything
You’re the life I live
Breathe upon me
Breathe upon me


Verse 2


Tell me what to say
Show me how to live for you
Lord I’m your baby
You called me your baby


Chorus


All I want is you
All I want is you
Breathe upon me
Breathe upon me


Bridge (x2)


So I can worship
So I can love like you
Just to be closer
And to be more like you


Chorus (x2)


All I want is you
All I want is you
Breathe upon me
Breathe upon me


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Meaning & Inspiration

“Breathe Upon Me” is a prayer for spiritual formation rather than a declaration of self-sufficiency. The singer asks the Lord to teach right prayer and worship, provide words, and show how a life devoted to God should be lived. Repeated references to being God’s child give the song a tone of trust and dependence, while the central request for divine breath suggests a need for the Spirit’s life and help.

The chorus narrows every desire to God alone, naming him as the source of life and the singer’s complete need. In the bridge, worship is joined to transformation: closeness to God should lead to love that reflects his character and a life that becomes more like him. These themes align with biblical prayers for instruction and with passages where divine breath communicates spiritual life. Through its recurring petition, the song remains focused on God’s presence, guidance, and transforming work.

Related Scripture

  • Luke 11:1 A disciple asks Jesus to teach his followers how to pray.
  • Psalm 143:10 The psalmist asks God to teach obedience and let the Spirit lead.
  • John 20:22 Jesus breathes on the disciples and tells them to receive the Holy Spirit.