Spoken
William McDowell Lyrics


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(Verse:)
There is a sound rising up
From the heart of His people
A prideful, a move of God
The earth has been waiting for manifestations
Revealing the sons of God
Now is the time for His people
To rise and declare every chain has been broken
Salvation is here

(Chorus: x2)
Nothing happens until something is spoken
Speak a word, every chain will be broken

(Verse)

(Chorus)

(Bridge:)
The things bound on earth
Are bound in the heavens
Everything loosed on earth
Is loosed in the heavens
But we open our mouths
And we speak what He says
Things will change... they must change!
So we declare...

(x3:)
Freedom (freedom)
Salvation (salvation)
Healing (healing)
Deliverance (deliverance)
To every nation and all of creation





(Ending: x3)
To every nation and all of creation

Overall Meaning

In William McDowell's song "Spoken," the lyrics emphasize the power of words spoken by believers in Christ. The verse starts by describing a sound coming from the heart of God's people, an intense movement of God that the earth has been waiting for to reveal His children. The song emphasizes that "now is the time" for God's people to rise and declare that every chain has been broken and salvation is here. This is a call to action for believers to speak up and declare the freedom and healing that comes through Christ.


The chorus is repeated twice and highlights the main message of the song: "Nothing happens until something is spoken." McDowell is reminding listeners that it is not enough to hold beliefs in the heart, but that words have power and to release chains, a declaration is necessary. The song then returns to the verse, emphasizing the message through repetition.


The bridge sets up the power dynamic between the earthly realm and the heavenly realm. The things that are bound on earth are bound in the heavens, and what is loosed on earth is loosed in the heavens. However, through the power of Christ, believers can open their mouths and speak the truth of what God says. This bridge serves as a reminder that believers have some control over their own destiny and the destiny of the universe through their declarations of truth.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a sound rising up
Something powerful is beginning to emerge that cannot be ignored


From the heart of His people
This movement is led and fueled by those who follow and seek God


A prideful, a move of God
God is moving in a way that brings honor and glory to Him


The earth has been waiting for manifestations
This movement is something that creation has been waiting for


Revealing the sons of God
This movement will uncover those who are true followers and heirs of God


Now is the time for His people
This is a crucial moment for those who belong to God


To rise and declare every chain has been broken
It is time for God's people to stand up and proclaim freedom over every bondage


Salvation is here
God's deliverance and redemption is already present


Nothing happens until something is spoken
Words have power and must be spoken in order for change to happen


Speak a word, every chain will be broken
By speaking words of freedom, every bondage will be shattered


The things bound on earth
The things that are held captive in this world


Are bound in the heavens
Are held captive in the spiritual realm


Everything loosed on earth
Anything that is set free in this world


Is loosed in the heavens
Is released in the spiritual realm


But we open our mouths
However, we have the ability to speak out


And we speak what He says
We speak the words that God gives us


Things will change... they must change!
Change is inevitable and necessary


So we declare...
Therefore, we speak with conviction...


Freedom (freedom)
A call for liberation from all oppression


Salvation (salvation)
A plea for deliverance and redemption


Healing (healing)
A request for divine restoration and wholeness


Deliverance (deliverance)
A cry for liberation and release from all bondage


To every nation and all of creation
These are not just for a select few, but for all peoples and every aspect of the world


To every nation and all of creation
These are not just for a select few, but for all peoples and every aspect of the world


To every nation and all of creation
These are not just for a select few, but for all peoples and every aspect of the world




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