After initially signing a record deal at 18, Reeves toured heavily for years before coming off the road for an indefinite hiatus to focus on songwriting—her first love. Thinking her career as a recording artist was over, Reeves poured herself into writing songs for others, including Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe and Natalie Grant. Her songs received film and TV placement, and her vocals found their way onto select recordings, including a feature on Kirk Franklin’s BET Awards-nominated track, “My World Needs You,” also featuring Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann. In addition, she gradually cultivated a devoted following of more than 100,000 fans on YouTube who discovered her voice through a series of cover songs, garnering her nearly 20 million global views.
Fresh Anointing
Sarah Reeves Lyrics
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Something I can't explain
Can you feel it?
Can you hear it?
The sound of heaven
Is pouring on us like rain
Nothing is the same
Fresh anointing fall
Let it overflow
On every heart and soul
Holy Spirit come
Come and make us new
All we want is You, only You
You are all
Fresh anointing fall
Hands are lifted
We are singing Your name
Can you feel it?
Can you hear it?
The song of freedom
Is spreading just like a flame
It can't be contained
Fresh anointing fall
Let it overflow
On every heart and soul
Holy Spirit come
Come and make us new
All we want is You, only You
You are all
Fresh anointing fall
Throw away the old
We are on our knees
Let the new unfold
God, we want to see
Your fresh anointing fall
Fresh anointing fall
Let it overflow
On every heart and soul
Holy Spirit come
Come and make us new
All we want is You, only You
You are all
Fresh anointing fall
Fresh anointing fall
The opening lines of the song "Something's different, something I can't explain, can you feel it? Can you hear it?" sets up the context of the song where the listener is asked to be aware of something different that is happening around them. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the "something different" refers to a spiritual experience of an overflowing "fresh anointing" that is falling on the people like rain.
The song uses vivid imagery to describe the experience of the "fresh anointing." The sound of heaven pouring down like rain, the lifting of hands, and singing of the name of God all create a sense of joyful celebration. The anointing is described as spreading like a flame, signifying that it is contagious and transformative. The call to throw away the old and let the new unfold captures a sense of spiritual renewal and personal transformation. The repeated refrain of "All we want is You, only You," reinforces the idea that this overflowing anointing is a direct result of connecting with God.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's different
There is a noticeable difference in the atmosphere
Something I can't explain
This difference is difficult to describe or understand
Can you feel it?
Are you able to sense the change as well?
Can you hear it?
Is there also a change in the audible environment?
The sound of heaven
A divine noise or music is present
Is pouring on us like rain
This heavenly sound is intensifying and increasing like a downpour of rain
Nothing is the same
Things have transformed completely
Fresh anointing fall
A request for a new and powerful touch from God
Let it overflow
May this spiritual experience be abundant and overflowing
On every heart and soul
May everyone present be able to receive this anointing
Holy Spirit come
Asking for the presence of the Holy Spirit in this moment
Come and make us new
Asking for spiritual transformation or rebirth
All we want is You, only You
Expressing that the only desire is for God's presence and touch
You are all
God is everything that matters in this moment
Hands are lifted
People are physically expressing their reverence or worship
We are singing Your name
Praising God through song
The song of freedom
A song or celebration of being released from bondage or oppression
Is spreading just like a flame
The message or experience of freedom is spreading effectively
It can't be contained
The impact of this experience cannot be limited or restricted
Throw away the old
Discarding past struggles or failures
We are on our knees
A sign of humility and submission to God
Let the new unfold
Opening up to new opportunities or blessings
God, we want to see
Asking for clarity and insight from God
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: SARAH REEVES, SCOTT DAVIS, WILLIAM SCOTT DAVIS
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