Wash Me Clean
Shawn McDonald Lyrics
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And open up my weary eyes
Move me from my complacency
And bring my soul back to life
Won't You take this heart and mind
And help me to believe?
It's in the water that brings life to my soul
It's in the blood that washes me clean
Consume my wandering thoughts
And renew my mind
And remake and recreate
And interrupt my life
Won't You breathe Your breath on me
And help me to believe?
In the fire that ignites my bones
It's in the water that brings life to my soul
It's in the blood that washes me clean
Won't You help me to believe?
Won't You help me to believe?
In the fire that ignites my bones
It's in the water that brings life to my soul
It's in the blood that washes me clean
It's in the fire that ignites my bones
It's in the water that brings life to my soul
It's in the blood that washes me clean
It washes me, washes me
It washes me clean
In this song, Shawn McDonald is asking for God's intervention and guidance in his life. The lyrics start by him asking to be awakened from his sleep and for his weary eyes to open up. He realizes that he has become complacent and is asking for his soul to be brought back to life. The lines "Won't You take this heart and mind and help me to believe?" show his desperation for divine intervention in his life.
He then goes on to ask to be consumed and his thoughts renewed. The lines "And remake and recreate and interrupt my life" show his willingness to surrender to God and allow Him to take control of his life. He prays for God to breathe His breath on him and help him to believe. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of the fire, water, and blood in washing him clean and giving him new life.
Throughout the song, McDonald acknowledges his need for God's help and recognizes the power of the fire, water, and blood as symbols of purification and renewal. He invites God to interrupt his life and guide him on a new path, one that is steeped in faith and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Awaken me from my sleep
Ask God to wake me up from worldly activities and to make me see Him.
And open up my weary eyes
Request God to make my eyes see things that are beyond the visible and worldly.
Move me from my complacency
Ask God to take me out from my comfort zone and make me try new things in my faith journey.
And bring my soul back to life
Request God to make me feel alive again in His presence and to bring me closer to Him.
Won't You take this heart and mind
Asking God to shape my heart and mind and make it consistent with His will.
And help me to believe?
Asking God to increase my faith and help me to trust Him more.
In the fire that ignites my bones
Realizing that God's love and presence can ignite a fire in my soul, giving me strength and passion.
It's in the water that brings life to my soul
Acknowledging that Jesus gives me eternal life and refreshes my soul, just like water on a hot day.
It's in the blood that washes me clean
Referring to the blood of Jesus Christ, which cleanses us from all our sins and makes us pure.
Consume my wandering thoughts
Asking God to take away any worldly or negative thoughts that are pulling me away from Him.
And renew my mind
Requesting God to make my mind healthy again, bringing in positive and healthy thoughts.
And remake and recreate
Asking God to reshape me in a way that He wants me to be, making me new and improved.
And interrupt my life
Requesting God to interrupt my routine life, so that I can see His purpose in everything.
Won't You breathe Your breath on me
Asking God to fill my life with His Holy Spirit and to make me a better person in His eyes.
And help me to believe?
Requesting God to help me have faith in His plan, even during challenging times.
It washes me, washes me
Referring to the blood of Jesus Christ that continuously washes and purifies me from my sins.
It washes me clean
Acknowledging the cleansing power of Jesus' blood that makes me pure and holy in God's sight.
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Living2LivW/Christ4Ever
wow that is an AWESOME testimony...I felt your love and appreciation for the anoiting of Shawn. I feel the same way....God Bless You. I can not believe I have never heard him until a couple of weeks ago...now I own 2 of his CD's with more to come as soon as I cash my school reinbursement check....HE IS A GIFT FROM GOD!
Anu Madhubhashinie
Thank You Lord Jesus! For washing me clean whnever I fall and dirty myself! Thank you Lord! I'll never be able to thank You enough for holding me up whnever I stumble! Praise Your HOly Name!
Jamie Marron
Beautifully done <3 shawn is the best !!
740jabens
LOVE it
Kim Jo Laman
His music is outstanding! You are somebody great in Jesus Jesus does it all. He washes us clean!
Kat Webel
Walked down the aisle to this. Great song.
Kim Jo Laman
Praise God!
Jasmine Dutta
this song is just what i needed thanks
Emmanuelle Jacques
wow His songs are really good
Frances Concepcion
washed white as snow by the precious blood of Jesus Christ