Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Pour It Out Lyrics
Lyrics
Heaven smiles
Upon your broken worship
Pour it out, pour it out
Jesus knows
Just how much it cost you
Pour it out, pour it out
He is near, drawing near
He is near to the broken-hearted
He is here, always here
Pour it out, pour it out
If it s fear that s
Keeping you from trusting
Pour it out, pour it out
If it s pride that s
Keeping you from breaking
Pour it out, Pour it out
Cause He is near, drawing near
He is near to the broken-hearted
He is here, always here
Pour it out, pour it out
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
The Father s love will
Never leave you empty
Just pour it out
He s pouring out
Just make room for all
That He is bringing
He s pouring out
He s pouring out
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
He's pouring out right now
Somebody receive His love
We cry out
We pour out today
Oh, won't You pour out on us
God, won't You pour out on us
As we pour out on You
Pour out on us
Oh, we receive Your love today
Say, oh we cry out
Oh, oh
You say it
Oh, oh
Sing oh
Oh, Oh
Video
Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Pour It Out (Live At The Ryman, Nashville, TN/2020)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s song "Pour It Out," captured live at The Ryman in Nashville, TN, and released on August 28, 2020, is a powerful musical expression centered on the foundational biblical principle of bringing absolutely everything to God. It’s more than just a catchy tune; it feels like an invitation, a sacred call to vulnerability and radical trust in the presence of the Divine. The essence of the song resonates deeply with the idea that there is nothing too messy, too small, or too overwhelming to be laid at the feet of the Creator. It’s a direct echo of the Psalmist's heartfelt plea in Psalm 62:8, which implores, "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us." This isn't just permission to speak to God; it’s an encouragement to release the innermost workings of our hearts – the fears, the hopes, the failures, the triumphs – without reservation, knowing He is our secure dwelling place.
The message extends beyond simply sharing our feelings; it encompasses the complete surrender of our lives as an offering. This aligns profoundly with the Apostle Paul’s instruction in Romans 12:1, urging believers to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." "Pour It Out" captures this spirit of worship that isn't merely confined to singing on a Sunday but is a lifestyle of giving our whole selves – our time, talents, resources, and very beings – back to the One who gave us everything. The song seems to articulate that true worship involves emptying ourselves, not just of burdens, but of self-reliance and control, making room for God to fill and lead.
Furthermore, the concept of pouring out our concerns is a key theme in Scripture for finding peace amidst anxiety. Philippians 4:6-7 provides a clear roadmap: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." "Pour It Out" translates this theological truth into a tangible, act-oriented call; it says, don't just hold onto it or compartmentalize it, actively *pour* it out. It’s the spiritual parallel to 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." The song musically reinforces the freedom that comes from releasing burdens we were never meant to carry alone, entrusting them instead to a God who is both mighty enough to handle them and compassionate enough to care deeply.
The live setting captured in the recording adds a layer of authenticity and communal resonance to this message. Hearing this call to surrender in a space like The Ryman, filled with other people, underscores that while pouring out is a deeply personal act, the journey of faith and worship is often shared. It transforms the individual act of vulnerability into a collective declaration of dependence on God, creating an atmosphere where mutual encouragement thrives. The song serves as a powerful reminder that the God who invites us to pour out our hearts is also the God who promises to pour out His Spirit, as prophesied in Joel 2:28 and fulfilled in Acts 2:17 – "I will pour out my Spirit on all people." This dual pouring – our emptying unto Him, and His filling unto us – lies at the heart of the song's encouraging and faith-affirming message, positioning it not just as a performance but as an experience of biblical truth brought to life.