William McDowell + Trinity Anderson - Spirit Break Out Lyrics
Lyrics
Our Father, all of Heaven roars Your name
Sing louder, let this place erupt with praise
Can you hear it, the sound of Heaven touching Earth
The sound of Heaven touching Earth
[x3]
Spirit break out
Break our walls down
Spirit break out
Heaven come down
[x2]
King Jesus You're the name we're lifting high
Your glory shaking up the earth and skies
Revival we wanna see Your kingdom here
We wanna see Your kingdom here
[x2]
Spirit break out
Break our walls down
Spirit break out
Heaven come down
[x2]
King Jesus You're the name we're lifting high
Your glory shaking up the earth and skies
Revival we wanna see Your kingdom here
We wanna see Your kingdom here
[x2]
Spirit break out
Break our walls down
Spirit break out
Heaven come down
Spirit break out
Break our walls down
Video
William McDowell - Spirit Break Out feat. Trinity Anderson (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Meaning & Inspiration
William McDowell's "Spirit Break Out," featuring Trinity Anderson, a standout track from his 2016 album *Sounds of Revival*, is a powerful anthem that speaks directly to a deep yearning for divine intervention and a palpable manifestation of God's presence. This song isn't merely a collection of notes; it's an invocation, a fervent plea for the Holy Spirit to powerfully disrupt the ordinary and usher in the extraordinary. The core message resonates with the biblical narrative of God's dynamic interaction with humanity, a theme that echoes from the creation account in Genesis to the promise of the indwelling Spirit in the New Testament.
The driving force behind "Spirit Break Out" is the recognition of our human limitations and the profound need for God's power to transcend them. It’s a musical expression of the sentiment found in Isaiah 64:1, "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might shake before you." The song articulates a desire for the kind of spiritual breakthrough that characterized Pentecost, as described in Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit descended with a mighty rush of wind and visible tongues of fire, transforming a group of ordinary followers into bold witnesses. This yearning for a tangible move of God is central to the song's appeal, inviting listeners to believe in the possibility of a present-day outpouring, mirroring the expectant faith seen in scriptures like Joel 2:28-29.
"Spirit Break Out" compels us to consider the immensity of God's power and His desire to work through His people. The lyrics call for a release of His spirit that is so potent it would impact every aspect of life, a concept deeply rooted in the promises of transformation found throughout the Bible. It's a call to awaken from spiritual complacency and to actively seek the very presence that empowers and equips believers, as evidenced in Jesus' encouragement in John 14:12, where He states that those who believe in Him will do works He has been doing, and even greater works. The song’s intent is to stir a hunger for revival, a return to a dynamic and unashamed demonstration of God’s kingdom on earth, aligning with the Great Commission’s imperative to make disciples and see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel. This invocation is not just about personal experience but about the corporate renewal and empowerment of the Church, reflecting the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Ephesians in Ephesians 3:16-19, that they might be strengthened with power through His Spirit in their inner being, so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. Ultimately, "Spirit Break Out" serves as a powerful reminder that our hope lies not in our own abilities, but in the boundless, transformative power of the Holy Spirit, ready to be unleashed through fervent prayer and expectant faith.