“Yahweh,” by the Christian worship band Leeland, is a powerful song that explores the transformative power of God. The title, “Yahweh,” is one of the names for God in the Hebrew Bible.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone yearning to be completely filled with God’s presence. They sing about being “breathed on” by God, which symbolizes being renewed and made holy. The song uses simple but evocative imagery to describe this transformation. They talk about “dry bones coming to life” and “dead hearts beating inside” when touched by God.
Leeland isn’t just singing about feeling good, though. The lyrics also talk about wanting to love the things God loves and not desire anything more. This suggests a desire for a deeper change in character, not just a fleeting emotional experience. “Yahweh” is a beautiful song that captures the profound impact God can have on our lives.
Video: Yahweh by Leeland
Yahweh Lyrics by Leeland
Breathe on me breath of God
Til I am wholly Thine
Til every earthly part
Glows with Your fire divine
Glows with Your fire divine
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breathe on me breath of God
Until my heart is pure
To love the things You love
And want for nothing more
And want for nothing more
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
I need you
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Jesus
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Breath of God
When You breathe
Dry bones come to life
When You breathe
Dead hearts beat inside
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
When You breathe
Walls start breaking down
When You breathe
Brand-new songs pour out
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
When You breathe
Dry bones come to life
When You breathe
Dead hearts beat inside
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
When You breathe
Walls start breaking down
When You breathe
Brand-new songs pour out
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Jesus
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
We need you
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
You are Yahweh, Yahweh
Come breathe on me
When You breathe
Dry bones come to life
When You breathe
Dead hearts beat inside
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
When You breathe
Walls start breaking down
When You breathe
Brand-new songs pour out
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
Yahweh, Yahweh
Come breathe on me
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God
Breath of God…
When You breathe
Dry bones come to life
When You breathe
Dead hearts beat inside
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
When You breathe
Walls start breaking down
When You breathe
Brand-new songs pour out
When You breathe
Heaven comes to earth
It changes everything
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Yahweh, Yahweh
Breathe on me
Breath of God
Breathe on me breath of God
Till I am wholly Thine
Till every earth part
Glows with Your fire divine
Glows with Your fire divine…
