With a musical journey that has crisscrossed all kinds of rock music, folk music, and electronic music, he carries a songwriting sense that aims to capture dense images of life with God,
in compositions that can be carried with the listener. He aims to tell the old story of the Gospel in an ever-shifting world, without resorting to easy truisms, or lazy language. His new collection of songs, The Bright Sadness, echoes a journey pressed to the chest of God, joyful and sorrowful at once, with God's heart clear and pulsing in each note and word. It wraps liturgy with the unexpected, and daily mundanity with daily surprise.
As many of the Passion collegiate gatherings were recorded live, Hall was quickly dubbed "a voice" for the Passion movement, performing on all eight Passion albums, which have sold more than one million units.
Charlie expresses the desire to be "honed into God, where I'm not part of a culture where I'm trying to make the people around me think, 'Hey, that's a good Christian.' I'm just trying to pursue God and not pursue being accepted into a club...I'm more honed into my pursuit of God in Christ and how he's forming me and changing and helping me love him and know him.
Renewing and encouraging local churches, engaging young and old with social justice action, widening hearts to see God at work in the whole world, spurring local artists on to imaginative and creative expression, and offering songs of rest to those who are simply tired are some of the hopes of Charlie, and his band of gypsies. Hall's band, in which he performs vocals and guitar, consists of Kendall Combes (electric guitar), Brian Bergman (keyboard), Dustin Ragland (drums), and Quint Anderson (bass guitar).
Breathe
Charlie Hall Lyrics
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Come illuminate the truth that brings the freeing
Oh, Holy ghost, come breathe on us
Come and heal the hearts, brokenness and weeping
We stand beneath the cross, thankful for the washing
Oh, Holy ghost, come breathe on us
Come illuminate the face that brings the healing
Come illuminate the truth that brings the freeing
Oh, Holy ghost, come breathe on us\
Consume the atmosphere, here
Shine a light, shine a light
Through the open life
Let our hearts and the heart of the King collide
Oh, Holy God, come breathe on us
Shine a light, shine a light
Through the open life
Let our hearts and the heart of the King collide
Oh, Holy God, come breathe on us
Breathe, breathe on us
Oh, breathe, breathe on us
Oh, breathe, breathe on us
Oh, breathe, breathe on us
Oh, breathe, breathe on us
Come breathe, breathe on us
Shine a light, shine a light
Through the open life
Let our hearts and the heart of the King collide
Oh, Holy God, come breathe on us
Shine a light, shine a light
Through the open life
Let our hearts and the heart of the King collide
Oh, Holy God, come breathe, breathe on us
Come breathe on us, come breathe on us
Come breathe on us, come breathe, breathe
Breathe on us
Hey breathe, breathe on us
The lyrics of Charlie Hall's song "Breathe" are a plea for the Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit, to come and bring healing, freedom, and illumination. The song asks for the Spirit to heal broken hearts and bring a sense of thankfulness for the washing that has already taken place at the cross. It then continues to ask for the Spirit to consume the atmosphere around us and to shine a light through our lives, allowing our hearts to collide with the heart of the King in order to be breathed on by God. The song ends with a repeated phrase begging for the Spirit to breathe on us.
The overall message of this song is one of surrender and seeking the presence of God. By acknowledging our need for the Holy Spirit, we invite Him into our lives to bring healing, freedom, and illumination, allowing us to be transformed and to shine His light to others.
Interestingly, this song has been covered by many artists in various styles and genres, including Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, and David Crowder Band. Additionally, it has been used in a variety of worship settings, from large conferences to small church gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
Come illuminate the face that brings the healing
We ask for your presence to reveal and heal the brokenness within us.
Come illuminate the truth that brings the freeing
We ask for your truth to reveal and free us from the bondage in our lives.
Oh, Holy ghost, come breathe on us
We ask for the breath of God to fill and empower us with His presence.
Come and heal the hearts, brokenness and weeping
We ask for your healing power to touch and heal our broken hearts and restore our joy.
We stand beneath the cross, thankful for the washing
We come before the cross with gratitude for the cleansing blood of Jesus that washed away our sins.
Consume the atmosphere, here
We ask for your presence, power, and fire to consume and transform the atmosphere of this place.
Shine a light, shine a light, Through the open life
We ask for the light of God to shine and reveal the truth of His word through our lives and our testimonies.
Let our hearts and the heart of the King collide
We desire to have our hearts aligned with the heart of God, to be in unity with Him, and to pursue His will.
Oh, Holy God, come breathe on us
We ask for the holiness and power of God to fill us and breathe life into our dry bones.
Breathe, breathe on us, Oh, breathe, breathe on us
We cry out for the breath of God to revive and awaken our souls, to rekindle our passion for Him.
Come breathe on us, come breathe, breathe, Breathe on us
We invite the Holy Spirit to breathe on us, to fill us with His presence, His power, and His anointing.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON BAINES, MICHAEL JULER, SHANE WAKKER, MARK BRUNOTT, MARK WRIGHT, BEN HALL, TIMOTHY BROWNE
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