Planetshakers - Burn Lyrics
Lyrics
Here in this place
I can feel Your touch
As I seek Your face
Showing me Your love
I need Your now
Come and wash me over
Your Spirit breathes
Filling me with power
Open up my heart
And You will find
This fire burns so deep
It burns so bright for You
Lord, I will burn
Lord, I will burn for You
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Burn
Meaning & Inspiration
"Burn," from Planetshakers' 2001 album "So Amazing," released on January 1, 2001, at 8:00:00, is a potent declaration of fervent faith. At its core, the song articulates a journey from seeking God's presence to experiencing His transformative power, culminating in a passionate, unwavering commitment to live for Him. It's a prayer, a confession, and a profound pledge of devotion, inviting believers into a deeper experience of spiritual intimacy and zeal. The lyrical narrative unfolds as a personal encounter, designed to ignite and sustain a burning love for the divine.
The song’s opening lines establish a deep yearning for God’s immediate presence, portraying an individual actively seeking His face and feeling His touch, leading to the revelation of His love. This mirrors the psalmist's heartfelt cry in Psalm 27:8, "My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek." It speaks to the universal human desire for connection with the Creator, and the promise that as we draw near to God, He draws near to us, as affirmed in James 4:8. This initial encounter is not just intellectual understanding, but a tangible experience of divine affection, reinforcing the truth found in 1 John 4:19 that "We love because he first loved us." It's an invitation to step into a sacred space where the reality of God's love is intimately felt and understood.
As the song progresses, it shifts from an experience of love to a deep desire for spiritual cleansing and empowerment, proclaiming, "I need You now / Come and wash me over / Your Spirit breathes / Filling me with power." This plea for spiritual cleansing resonates with Ezekiel 36:25, "I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean from all your impurities and from all your idols." It speaks to a recognition of human frailty and a longing for renewal that only God can provide. The mention of "Your Spirit breathes, filling me with power" directly invokes the life-giving and empowering work of the Holy Spirit. This power is not for self-aggrandizement, but for purpose and service, echoing the promise in Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses." It underscores the Spirit's role in equipping and sustaining believers for their faith journey.
The central metaphor of the song then emerges with profound impact: "Open up my heart / And You will find / This fire burns so deep / It burns so bright for You." This "fire" is a powerful emblem of intense, unreserved devotion and spiritual fervor. It’s a heart set ablaze for God, not a fleeting emotion but a profound, enduring flame that consumes and purifies. This passionate zeal is referenced in Jeremiah 20:9, where the prophet describes God’s word within him as "a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot." It is also reflected in the exhortation in Romans 12:11, "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." This imagery recalls the disciples on the road to Emmaus, whose hearts "burned within us" as Christ explained the Scriptures (Luke 24:32), signifying a deep, internal transformation ignited by divine revelation. This burning is a passionate response to God's love, an inner compulsion to live fully for Him.
The song concludes with a resolute and powerful declaration: "Lord, I will burn / Lord, I will burn for You." This is more than just a statement of intent; it's a covenant, a firm commitment to live with this ignited passion. It signifies a complete surrender and dedication of one's entire being to God’s purpose and glory. This declaration serves as a practical manifestation of the greatest commandment: to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37). It originates from the conviction that Christ’s love "compels us" (2 Corinthians 5:14), moving individuals from passive acceptance to active, zealous service. This burning is not destructive but transformative, a holy fire that purifies motives, strengthens resolve, and empowers a life lived in complete surrender and deep, enduring passion for the divine. "Burn" is a timeless anthem for anyone desiring a more vibrant and consecrated walk with God.