Her sophomore album, Heart, was released on February 14, 2012. Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield, Marc Broussard) produced both sets.
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Breaking Through
Audrey Assad Lyrics
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A deaf man with my ear to the ground
Just listening for what You say
I've got no voice to sing the songs
Written by the prophets on the subway walls
The kingdom is a golden table and we are beggars all
Is this just the sun breaking through the clouds?
Oh, I know it's more and I know somehow that
Heaven is breaking through
And it's You, it's You, it's You, it's You, You
I've wandered deserts looking for a sign
A wild flower in a valley low
Just reaching for the light
I have no place to lay my head, no sanctuary of my own
The kingdom waits with open arms
For pilgrims headed home
Are these just some words that I say aloud?
Is this just the sun breaking through the clouds?
Oh, I know it's more and I know somehow that
Heaven is breaking through
And it's You, it's You, it's You, it's You, it's You
(I am a blind man trying to find the way)
I'm looking for
(I am a blind man trying to find the way)
Heaven is breaking, heaven is breaking
(I am a blind man trying to find the way)
Heaven is breaking through
Heaven is breaking, heaven is breaking
(I am a blind man trying to find the way)
Heaven is breaking through
Oh, heaven is breaking, heaven is breaking
(I am a blind man trying to find the way)
Heaven is breaking through
Heaven is breaking, heaven is breaking
(I am a blind man trying to find the way)
Heaven is breaking through
And it's You, it's You, it's You, it's You, yeah
It's You, it's You, it's You, You
I am a blind man trying to find the way
In Audrey Assad's song "Breaking Through," the singer portrays themselves as a blind and deaf person who is trying to find their way in the world. They speak of listening for God's voice and not having their own voice to sing the songs written by prophets on subway walls. The singer acknowledges their own wandering without direction, searching for a sign or a light to guide them.
The second verse continues with the singer talking of their lack of a home or sanctuary and the openness of the kingdom for all pilgrims. They repeat the question of whether their words are truly meaningful or just empty noise. In the chorus, the singer assures themselves that heaven is breaking through and it is all because of God. The repetition of "it's You" emphasizes that their faith is what is guiding them and helping them through their struggles.
Overall, "Breaking Through" is a song about faith and perseverance through difficult times. The singer acknowledges their own shortcomings and the challenges they face, but ultimately puts their trust in God to guide them through.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a blind man trying to find the way
I am lost and directionless, searching for guidance.
A deaf man with my ear to the ground
I am attentive for any signs or signals despite my inability to hear.
Just listening for what You say
I am quietly and patiently waiting for messages from a higher power.
I've got no voice to sing the songs
I feel like I lack the ability to express myself or give praise in a meaningful way.
Written by the prophets on the subway walls
I admire the words of those who guide and inspire us in the unlikeliest places.
The kingdom is a golden table and we are beggars all
Despite the bounty of the universe, we are all humbled and impoverished before the divine.
Are these just some words that I say aloud?
Am I just speaking hollowly or is there more to my thoughts and feelings?
Is this just the sun breaking through the clouds?
Is there a glimmer of hope or enlightenment I'm perceiving, or is it all in my head?
Oh, I know it's more and I know somehow that
Heaven is breaking through
And it's You, it's You, it's You, it's You, You
Despite my uncertainty, I trust that something profound and divine is happening and that a higher power is responsible.
I've wandered deserts looking for a sign
I've searched far and wide for a clear message or guidance.
A wild flower in a valley low
Just reaching for the light
I am like a fragile blossom, struggling to emerge and grow in difficult and unfavorable circumstances.
I have no place to lay my head, no sanctuary of my own
I don't feel at home in the world or in my own life, lacking a sense of security and belonging.
The kingdom waits with open arms
For pilgrims headed home
Despite my sense of rootlessness, there is a welcoming and loving realm that is accepting of all lost souls.
Heaven is breaking, heaven is breaking
The divine and transcendent is breaking through into the mundane and everyday.
And it's You, it's You, it's You, it's You, yeah
It's You, it's You, it's You, You
This breakthrough is due to the presence and grace of a higher power, which I trust in and am grateful for.
Contributed by Nathaniel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.