Lazarus
Great Awakening Lyrics
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When you speak, when you speak.
Corpses are coming up towards the sound,
Of your feet, of your feet.
You're the resurrection
And You are the life,
You're the living water,
Alive,
Your alive
The lyrics of Great Awakening's song "Lazarus" are a clear reference to the biblical story of Lazarus' resurrection by Jesus. The first two lines paint a vivid picture of the dead "coming out of the ground" and "up towards the sound" of Jesus' voice and footsteps. This is a clear symbol of the power of Jesus to bring people back to life from their spiritual and physical death. The use of the word "corpses" emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the magnitude of the miracle.
The next four lines speak directly to the divine nature of Jesus as the one who can give life and be the source of living water. The water represents the holy spirit, which is often considered to be the source of life that can cleanse us of our sins and bring us closer to God. Throughout the rest of the song, the repetition of "alive" serves as a powerful affirmation of Jesus' divine nature and his ability to bring people back to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Bodies are coming out of the ground,
The dead are being brought back to life
When you speak, when you speak.
By the power of your words
Corpses are coming up towards the sound,
The deceased are being drawn towards the noise
Of your feet, of your feet.
As you step on the ground
You're the resurrection
You have the power to bring life to the dead
And You are the life,
The source of all life
You're the living water,
The water of life, giving eternal salvation
Bubbling up inside.
Rising up from within
Alive,
Full of life and vitality
Your alive
You are alive and present
Contributed by Brayden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.