Without Your breath in these lungs
I don't have a single song
I am lost if I don't have You
Without Your word on my lips
There is nothing I can give
I am lost if I don't have You
Holy Spirit, come down
I need You now
In everything, I need Your anointing
Fill me, move in Your power
Like oil pour down to my feet
I need Your anointing
Be the flame, be the spark
Be the fire in my heart
All I want, all-consuming
Be the end, be the start
Be the sum of every part
All I know, all I'm seeking
Holy Spirit, come down
I need You now
In everything, I need Your anointing
Fill me, move in Your power
Like oil pour down to my feet
I need Your anointing
All that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is more of You in me
All that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is You
Holy Spirit, come down
I need You now
In everything, I need Your anointing
Fill me, move in Your power
Like oil pour down to my feet
Holy Spirit, come down
I need You now
In everything, I need Your anointing
Fill me, move in Your power
Like oil pour down to my feet
I need Your anointing
All that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is more of You in me
All that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is more of You in me
All that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is You
Holy Spirit, come down
I need You now
In everything, I need Your anointing
Fill me, move in Your power
Like oil pour down to my feet
I need Your anointing
Come on, lift your voice
Jesus, we need You
We need You
Come on, God, I need You
I need You, Jesus
In every area of my life, I need You
So pour out Your spirit
Here and now, in the fresh wave
Pour out Your anointing
Here and now, in the fresh wave
Come on, and that's you try tonight
Just lift your hands
If you're desperate for a touch
If you don't want to do it without Him, come on
Jesus, we don't want to do this without You
We need You
We need Your anointing
In our families, in our workplaces, in our relationships
Come on
God, we need You
God, we want You
Here and now
In this city, in this nation
Come on
All that really matters, is You, Lord
All we're ever after is You
You alone satisfy, You alone satisfy
Every space in our hearts
You alone
All that really matters
'Cause all that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is more of You in me
All that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is more of You in me
You alone satisfy
You alone have my heart forever
You alone, You alone, You alone
Come on, one last time, declare it
'Cause all…
'Cause all that really matters, all I ever need
All I'm ever after, is more of You in me
"Anointing" by Jesus Culture is a powerful and heartfelt worship song that calls upon the Holy Spirit to come down and fill us with His power and presence. The lyrics express a deep desire for the anointing of God in every aspect of our lives, recognizing that without Him, we are lost and have nothing to offer.
The song begins by acknowledging that without the breath of God in our lungs, we have no song to sing. It emphasizes our dependence on Him and our need for His word on our lips. It is a beautiful reminder that our purpose and ability to worship comes from God alone.
The chorus of the song is a cry for the Holy Spirit to come down and fill us with His anointing. It acknowledges that we need His power and presence to move and work in our lives. The comparison to oil pouring down to our feet is a reference to the anointing oil used in the Bible to consecrate and set apart individuals for specific purposes. It signifies a desire for the Holy Spirit to saturate every part of our being and empower us to fulfill our God-given calling.
The bridge of the song declares that all that really matters and all we ever need is more of God in our lives. It emphasizes that He alone satisfies and is the ultimate desire of our hearts. It is a reminder that pursuing Him should be our primary focus and that everything else pales in comparison to His presence and love.
The song is inspired by various scripture verses that relate to the theme of anointing and the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. One such verse is Isaiah 61:1 which says, "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." This verse speaks of the anointing of the Spirit on Jesus and His mission to bring salvation, healing, and freedom to the world. It reminds us that the same Spirit dwells in us as believers and empowers us to carry out the work of Jesus on earth.
Another scripture that resonates with the theme of the song is Acts 1:8 which says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This verse speaks of the empowering of the Holy Spirit to be effective witnesses for Christ. It reminds us that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is not just for our personal benefit, but also to enable us to impact the world around us with the love and truth of Jesus.
"Anointing" by Jesus Culture is a song that stirs up a hunger and desperation for more of God's presence and power in our lives. It reminds us of our dependence on Him and the importance of seeking His anointing in all that we do. It is a call to surrender ourselves to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to work in and through us for the glory of God. As we sing and declare these words, may we be filled afresh with the anointing of the Holy Spirit and be transformed to be more like Jesus.
