Wake Up
Tim Hughes Lyrics


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I’m ready to rise
I’m ready to fall
To lay down my life and give it all
I’m ready to go. I’m ready to go

I’m ready for joy
I’m ready for pain
Tear open my heart Lord once again
I’m ready for You. I’m ready for You

Wake up. Rise up
All the earth is singing
Louder. Stronger
Shout it out and worship Him
All that we have will give You praise
Yes we were born to give You praise

You light up my heart
You light up the skies
You’ve covered the earth in glory
The wonder of You. The wonder of You

You never give up
You never let go
You give me a crown of mercy
The beauty of You. The beauty of You

Sing oh my soul rise and sing
Wake up my soul and sing




Oh my soul rise and sing
Sing

Overall Meaning

Wake Up is a song sung by Tim Hughes which encourages listeners to proclaim their readiness to surrender their lives to God's will. The song confronts the listener with a stark choice: Are they ready to rise and fall, to go where God leads them, to welcome joy and pain, to tear open their hearts before God yet again? The song encourages listeners to proclaim their readiness to worship God in thanks and reverence. The lyrics implores believers to shine their light and let their voice be heard in praise of God.


The lyrics of Wake Up encourage listeners to embrace God's will for their lives, no matter the cost. It echoes the message of Jesus Christ in Mark 8:34-35 that says, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." Hughes also uses beautiful imagery throughout the song, painting a picture of the wonder and beauty of God's creation.


Line by Line Meaning

I’m ready to rise
I am willing to grow, progress and make positive changes in my life.


I’m ready to fall
I am willing to learn and sacrifice. I am willing to take risks and face challenges.


To lay down my life and give it all
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the greater good of others, and to serve a higher purpose.


I’m ready to go. I’m ready to go
I am ready and excited to move forward and explore new opportunities and experiences.


I’m ready for joy
I am ready to experience happiness and positivity in my life, and to bring joy to others.


I’m ready for pain
I am willing to face and overcome pain, hardship, and adversity, and to learn and grow from these experiences.


Tear open my heart Lord once again
I am asking for spiritual renewal, an outpouring of divine love, and the strength to open my heart fully to others.


I’m ready for You. I’m ready for You
I am ready to receive and experience God's love, presence, and guidance in my life.


Wake up. Rise up
A call to action and awakening, to become more aware of one's purpose in life, and to take action towards achieving it.


All the earth is singing
A celebration of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the joy and harmony that can be found there.


Louder. Stronger
A call to increase one's passion, energy, and commitment towards living a purposeful and meaningful life.


Shout it out and worship Him
An invitation to express one's gratitude and reverence towards God, and to celebrate the blessings and abundance in one's life.


All that we have will give You praise
A recognition of God's sovereignty over all aspects of our lives, and a commitment to glorify Him through our words and actions.


You light up my heart
An acknowledgement of God's transformative power in our lives, and a recognition of how His love and grace brings brightness, joy, and meaning to our hearts.


You light up the skies
A celebration of God's glory and majesty, and an appreciation of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, which reflects His greatness.


You’ve covered the earth in glory
A recognition of God's power and presence in the world, which brings beauty, goodness, and abundance to all His creation.


The wonder of You. The wonder of You
An expression of awe and reverence towards God, and a recognition of the mystery and depth of His love, grace, and wisdom.


You never give up
An affirmation of God's faithfulness, which endures through all circumstances, and a reflection of the unconditional love and acceptance He has for us.


You never let go
A reassurance of God's presence, which holds us and guides us through all of life's challenges, and a reflection of the trust and reliance we can have in Him.


You give me a crown of mercy
A recognition of God's compassion and forgiveness, which offers us a new beginning and a chance to be redeemed, and a reflection of the gratitude and humility we should have towards Him.


The beauty of You. The beauty of You
An appreciation of God's goodness, which is reflected in all aspects of His creation, and a recognition of the transformative power His love and grace can have in our lives.


Sing oh my soul rise and sing
An invitation to express one's deepest emotions and feelings through music, and a recognition of the power of song to uplift, inspire, and transform.


Wake up my soul and sing
A call to become more fully alive and engaged with the world around us, and to express our truest selves through our thoughts, feelings, and actions.


Oh my soul rise and sing
An affirmation of the spiritual wholeness and vitality that comes from living a purposeful and authentic life, and a recognition of the role that music and art can play in expressing this truth.


Sing
An expression of joy, gratitude, and celebration, which arises from a deep connection with oneself, others, and the divine.




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