Red Rocks Worship - Breakthrough Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I am weary from the waves
Crashing over every day
God of mercy, please come rescue me
I am longing for Your voice
Gentle whisper in the noise
Father, tell me everything's all right, yeah
Chorus
Your power and Your presence
Breaks strongholds, King of Heaven
When You speak, mountains move
I believe there will be breakthrough, yeah
Verse 2
You alone can take my scars
And piece by piece restore my heart
Take what's broken, make it whole again, oh-oh
Chorus
'Cause Your power and Your presence
Breaks strongholds, King of Heaven
When You speak, mountains move
I believe there will be breakthrough, oh-oh
There will be breakthrough, oh
Bridge
Shake the mountains, break the walls apart
Open the Heavens, Almighty God, You are
Overcomer, Defender of my heart
It's who You are, God
By Your power, the oceans open wide
Your fire falls down, Heaven and Earth collide
King Jesus, forever by my side
Shake the mountains, yes
Shake the mountains, break the walls apart
Open the Heavens, Almighty God, You are
Overcomer, Defender of my heart, oh-oh, yeah
And by Your power, the oceans open wide
Your fire falls down, Heaven and Earth collide
King Jesus, forever by my side, yeah
Chorus
'Cause Your power and Your presence
Breaks strongholds, King of Heaven
When You speak, mountains move
I believe there will be breakthrough
And Your power and Your presence
Breaks strongholds, King of Heaven
When You speak, mountains move
I believe there will be breakthrough
There will be breakthrough
There will be breakthrough
I know, I know, I know
There will be breakthrough
Spontaneous
I know You are moving now, God
I know You are healing now, God
You are moving, You are healing, You are speaking
There will be, there will be victory
I know, I know, I know
Interlude
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory, oh-oh
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here
I know, I know, yeah
There will be, come on, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here, oh-oh, yeah
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here
There will be, there will be victory here
We believe, shake the mountains
Bridge
Shake the mountains, you sing, break the walls apart
Open the Heavens, Almighty God, You are
Overcomer, Defender of my heart
And by Your power, the oceans open wide
Your fire falls down, Heaven and Earth collide
King Jesus, forever by my side
Shake the mountains, shake the mountains
Shake the mountains, break the walls apart
Open the Heavens, Almighty God, You are
Overcomer, Defender of my heart
By Your power, by Your power
And by Your power, the oceans open wide
Your fire falls down, Heaven and Earth collide
King Jesus, forever by my side
Chorus
'Cause Your power and Your presence
Breaks strongholds, King of Heaven
When You speak, mountains move
I believe there will be breakthrough, yeah
There will be breakthrough
We know, we know, we know
That there will be breakthrough
There will be breakthrough
Video
Red Rocks Worship - Breakthrough (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Red Rocks Worship’s “Breakthrough,” released as part of their 2019 album *Spark*, is a powerful anthem born from the very heart of faith, offering a compelling testament to God’s ability to overcome any obstacle. The song emerges from a place of profound weariness, acknowledging the relentless "waves crashing over every day," a sentiment familiar to anyone who has navigated difficult seasons of life. The opening verses paint a picture of someone crying out for divine intervention, longing for the "gentle whisper" of God’s voice amidst the overwhelming "noise" of trials, seeking reassurance that "everything's all right." This raw vulnerability resonates deeply, setting the stage for the song’s central theme of hope and divine power.
The core message of "Breakthrough" is anchored in the unshakeable belief in God's omnipotence and active presence. The lyrics declare that God’s "power and Your presence breaks strongholds," a potent affirmation of His ability to dismantle the barriers that hold us captive, whether they are internal struggles or external circumstances. This echoes the biblical promise found in Isaiah 45:2, which states, "I will go before you and will level the uneven places. I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through bars of iron." The song confidently asserts, "When You speak, mountains move," drawing a direct parallel to the faith described in Matthew 17:20 where Jesus states, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible with you." This unwavering conviction in God's spoken word as a catalyst for monumental change forms the bedrock of the song’s encouraging message.
Furthermore, "Breakthrough" speaks to the restorative power of God, recognizing His unique ability to heal and mend what is broken. The lyrics acknowledge, "You alone can take my scars and piece by piece restore my heart," beautifully articulating a spiritual truth about divine mending. This aligns with Psalms 147:3, which says, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds," and Isaiah 61:1, which proclaims, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." The bridge intensifies this message with vivid imagery, calling out to an "Almighty God," an "Overcomer, Defender of my heart," whose power causes oceans to part and heavenly fire to fall, signifying His ultimate authority and unwavering support. This is reminiscent of the miraculous parting of the Red Sea under Moses' leadership, a testament to God's enduring power to create pathways through impossible situations. The song's climax builds with a fervent declaration of faith and expectation, culminating in repeated affirmations of an impending breakthrough and victory, underscoring the transformative power of unwavering belief in God’s promises.