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
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh 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 oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Video
Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Pour It Out (Live At The Ryman, Nashville, TN/2020)
Meaning & Inspiration
Tasha Cobbs Leonard's powerful song "Pour It Out," specifically captured live at The Ryman and released on August 28, 2020, arrives as an invitation to radical transparency and surrender in the presence of the divine. Stepping beyond mere performance, this recording embodies a raw moment of worship, centering on the spiritual discipline of emptying oneself before God. The song’s essence lies in this act of offering everything – burdens, praises, vulnerabilities, even the seemingly insignificant – holding nothing back from the One who sees and receives it all. It speaks to the core biblical principle of bringing our whole selves, unfiltered and complete, to the foot of the cross and into the arms of our Creator.
The central message, the call to "pour it out," resonates deeply with scriptural admonishments to trust God with our innermost being. Consider the cry of the psalmist in Psalm 62:8: “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” This verse isn't just permission to vent; it’s an instruction rooted in faith, positioning God as the ultimate, trustworthy confidant and safe harbor. Similarly, the act of pouring out aligns with the New Testament call in Romans 12:1 to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” "Pour It Out" translates this profound theological concept into a tangible act within worship – presenting not just our physical selves, but our emotional, spiritual, and mental landscapes as an offering, trusting that this is our true, spiritual worship.
This song captures the beautiful paradox that in pouring ourselves out – in vulnerability and surrender – we are not depleted but made ready to receive from God. It’s a theme echoed throughout Scripture, from the widow pouring out her last bit of oil only for God to miraculously multiply it (2 Kings 4:1-7), illustrating that our small offering is significant in His hands, to the promise in Acts 2:17 of God pouring out His Spirit on all people, suggesting that our emptying precedes His filling. "Pour It Out" serves as a conduit for this divine exchange, encouraging listeners to release fear, control, and pretense, making space for God's peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:6-7) and the refreshing work of His Spirit. It transforms the act of letting go into an act of faith, where vulnerability becomes a pathway to deeper intimacy and strength found not in ourselves, but in the one to whom we pour everything out.
Ultimately, "Pour It Out" is more than a song; it’s a spiritual exercise set to music. It challenges the worshipper to move past performance and into authentic connection, fostering an environment where divine encounter is possible. The live setting of this recording adds a layer of communal vulnerability, reminding us that this radical surrender can happen individually yet within the corporate body of believers. By focusing on the simple yet profound action of pouring out, Tasha Cobbs Leonard offers a melodic guide for anyone seeking a deeper, more honest relationship with God, affirming that our most authentic worship often begins when we dare to bring our true selves, burdens and all, and simply, pour it out.