What does being human really mean? At the core, Bellarive is a band examini… Read Full Bio ↴What does being human really mean? At the core, Bellarive is a band examining this question. Our songs are an overflow of stories, thoughts and conversations proceeding to the overwhelming consideration that there must be more. In our pursuit of understanding humanity we were interrupted with an explanation…Jesus.

In our response, we write. It is from this place that the Being Human Project…Start Listening EP was birthed. Our desire is that you too will pause, perceive and behold the beauty in the world around you. For we all have been beaten and bruised, but not forgotten; friends know there is still Hope. He is present.

Chains
Bellarive Lyrics

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Search my heart
Let mercy overtake the parts of my doubting
Lift my head
That faith would overtake the rest
Of my fear

If I could just touch You
I know I would be healed

For You will overcome
With power eternal
My very soul You've sealed
So give me faith

If I believe Your name can save
Then I will trust in what You promised
If You can overcome the grave
Then You will overcome me
Jesus, overcome me
Loosen my chains

Lord of all
Bring courage just enough to fall
At Your feet
God, sustain
Give breath, oh just enough to say
Jesus

If I could just touch You
I know I would be healed
So give me faith

Chains loosen your grip
Chains loosen your grip

Let freedom rise
The blood of the Son commands you

Overall Meaning

Bellarive's song "Chains" is a powerful plea for God's mercy to overcome doubt and fear. The lyrics speak to the human struggle of wanting to touch God, to feel His healing power, and to believe that His name can save. The singer acknowledges their own weakness and asks for the courage to fall at God's feet, but also asks God to sustain them and give them just enough breath to call on Jesus.

The chorus of the song is a declaration that chains must loosen their grip, and that freedom will rise because of the power of the blood of Jesus. The imagery of chains is a biblical reference to bondage and captivity, and the idea of freedom rising is a powerful symbol of hope and deliverance.

Overall, the message of the song is one of surrender and trust in God's power to overcome all obstacles, whether they are doubt, fear, or literal chains of captivity. It is a call to have faith in Jesus and to believe that He has the power to heal and save.

Line by Line Meaning

Search my heart
Let me examine my innermost being

Let mercy overtake the parts of my doubting
May mercy conquer the areas where I have doubts

Lift my head
Help me look up and be encouraged

That faith would overtake the rest
Let faith conquer everything else

Of my fear
And particularly all traces of fear

If I could just touch You
If only I was in physical contact with You

I know I would be healed
I am certain that I would experience healing

For You will overcome
You are able to triumph

With power eternal
By means of unending strength

My very soul You've sealed
You have engraved my soul with Your signet

So give me faith
Therefore grant me greater faith