Lyrics
Verse 1
Tears start to fall as I cry out
For you lord
Can't take anymore
I am desperate
Verse 2
My heart is breaking
A pain that You know well
From stories that You tell
I know You understand
Pre Chorus
God You hold me closer
You're a loving father and You
Are the treasure that I seek
Everything to me
Chorus
Jesus You'll heal our land
Only You can breathe on us
When we pray
You'll make us whole again
When we call on Your name
You'll always answer us
Verse 3
In the middle of the pain
I am safe with You
Always see me through
The love I'll run to
Verse 4
The fever is breaking
My sorrow is making way
Healing for today
In Your name we pray
Pre Chorus
God You hold me closer
You're a loving father and You
Are the treasure that I seek
Everything to me
Chorus
Jesus You'll heal our land
Only You can breathe on us
When we pray
You'll make us whole again
When we call on Your name
You'll always answer us
Bridge 1
A beautiful mystery
Dead things will start to breathe
Life You have given me
Victory is Yours
For You have won it all for me
Bridge 2
A new song You've given me
In you I've found liberty
My lips will finally sing
You have set me free
I have been redeemed in You
Bridge 1
A beautiful mystery
Dead things will start to breathe
Life You have given me
Victory is Yours
For You have won it all for me
Bridge 2
A new song You've given me
In you I've found liberty
My lips will finally sing
You have set me free
I have been redeemed in You
Chorus
Jesus You'll heal our land
Only You can breathe on us
When we pray
You'll make us whole again
When we call on Your name
You'll always answer us
Bridge 1
A beautiful mystery
Dead things will start to breathe
Life You have given me
Victory is Yours
For You have won it all for me
Bridge 2
A new song You've given me
In you I've found liberty
My lips will finally sing
You have set me free
I have been redeemed in You
Bridge 1
A beautiful mystery
Dead things will start to breathe
Life You have given me
Victory is Yours
For You have won it all for me
Bridge 2
A new song You've given me
In you I've found liberty
My lips will finally sing
You have set me free
I have been redeemed in You
Chorus
Jesus You'll heal our land
Only You can breathe on us
When we pray
You'll make us whole again
When we call on Your name
You'll always answer us
Refrain
You'll always answer us
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song moves from personal desperation toward a communal prayer for healing. Tears, pain, and the need for safety establish an honest setting, while God is portrayed as a loving Father who draws the suffering person close. The chorus widens that cry beyond one life, asking Jesus to heal the land, renew those who pray, and answer those who call on his name.
Its later sections celebrate life overcoming what seemed dead, freedom replacing bondage, and praise emerging after sorrow. The language of healing the land clearly recalls God’s promise to hear humble prayer, forgive, and restore. Images of breath and renewed life also resemble the biblical vision of God bringing life where none appeared possible. By joining individual comfort with corporate restoration, the lyric treats redemption as both intimate and shared. Victory, liberty, and a new song are presented as gifts grounded in Jesus, leading the prayer from grief into confidence and worship.
Related Scripture
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 The chorus echoes God’s promise to hear prayer and heal the land.
- Ezekiel 37:5-6 The vision depicts God giving breath and life to what was dead.
- Psalm 40:1-3 The psalm joins answered prayer with God giving a new song.