Breathe on me, breath of God, breathe on me
Breathe on me, breath of God, breathe on me
I come alive, I’m alive when You breathe on me
I come alive, I’m alive when You breathe on me
Awake, awake, awake my soul
God, resurrect these bones
From death to life
For You alone
Awake my soul
Speak to me, Word of God, speak to me
Speak to me, Word of God, speak to me
I come alive, I’m alive when You speak to me
I come alive, I’m alive when You speak to me
Scripture
Then He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them – dry bones hear the Word of the Lord
This is what the sovereign Lord says to these bones
I will make breath enter you and you will come to life
So I prophesied as I was commanded
As I was prophesying there was a noise – a rattling sound
And the bones came together bone to bone and I looked and the tendons and the flesh appeared on them and skin covered them
But there was no breath in them
And then He said to me
Prophesy to the breath
Prophesy, son of man, and say to them – come from the four winds oh breath and breathe …”
Chris Tomlin & Jesse Reeves, Jason Ingramme, Daniel Carson
Awake My Soul Song Meaning
The song asks God’s breath and word to awaken what feels spiritually dead. It draws directly from Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones receiving life.
Biblical Message
Ezekiel 37:1–14 describes God’s word, breath, and Spirit bringing dry bones to life. Ephesians 5:14 calls the sleeper to awake, and John 6:63 says the Spirit gives life.
Reflection
Dry seasons are not beyond God’s reach. His word can restore hope, and His Spirit can awaken prayer, courage, and obedience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do dry bones represent?
They picture hopelessness and spiritual lifelessness.
What brings the bones alive?
God’s word and life-giving breath.
How can a soul awaken?
Through God’s Spirit, Scripture, prayer, repentance, and renewed trust.