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“waking up to you”
A Few Words from Jordan Merritt
“Waking Up To You” is one of the first songs that I ever wrote with Jennie. During the songwriting session, she asked me, “what do you want to say to the people at your church?”
The words came to me almost immediately: “Let there be LIFE.”
This song is a call for the Church to wake up to the life that we have in Jesus! When we walk in that life, we love deeply and serve willingly. We grieve with those who grieve and share in their burdens. We rise up and “defend the cause of the weak” (Ps 82:3).
The Church is under fire, just as Jesus warned (Jn 15:18). Our response is not to retaliate with hatred. It is not to argue or point fingers. It is to love, and by our lives, reveal the truth that Jesus IS. He didn’t just speak the truth. He IS the truth. He is living, breathing TRUTH. The Truth is experienced and known through His love to us, in us, and through us.
As we wake up to the life that we have in Jesus, the world will awaken too. People will see Jesus is love because we love. His truth will permeate and captivate their hearts. Instead of fear, hatred, and wrath, there will be peace, love, and joy. The world will begin to see that these things only come through Jesus.
I am all about revival and awakening! I pray for revival! But revival in the Church is not just for the Church. It is for everyone, everywhere. It is an invitation to walk with Jesus.
The sun is lifting its head. It’s time to wake up and LIVE to the full like Jesus intended. It’s time for us to invite others to the Table and Feast that He is:
“The dawn is rising
The new is coming
The old is past
It’s time for spring
The seasons changing
The rains have come at last”
waking up to you Lyrics
Verse 1
The dawn is rising
The new is coming
The old is past, it's time for spring
The seasons changing
The rains have come at last
Chorus 1
Let there be life! Let there be freedom!
Let this be the start of something fresh and new!
Let the wind blow! Let there be revival!
See all of the people waking up to you!
(It’s time to wake up, wake up!)
(It’s time to wake up, wake up!)
(Oh! It’s time to wake up, wake up!)
(It’s time to wake up, wake up!)
Verse 2
Our souls are stirring
Our hearts are turning
The rivers flow
Swing wide the doors for The King of Glory
Prepare the way of the Lord!
Chorus 2
Let there be life! Let there be freedom!
Let this be the start of something fresh and new!
Let the wind blow! Let there be revival!
See all of the people waking up to you!
Bridge 1
Wake up, wake up! The Son is shining bright!
Wake up, wake up! Come on, saints arise!
Oh, there's glory all around!
Bridge 2
Wake up, wake up! The Son is shining bright!
Wake up, wake up! Come on, saints arise!
Oh, there's glory all around! Oh, the time is now!
Chorus 3
Let there be life! Let there be freedom!
Let this be the start of something fresh and new!
Let the wind blow! Let there be revival!
See all of the people waking up to you!
Chorus 4
Let there be life! Let there be freedom!
Let this be the start of something fresh and new!
Let the wind blow! Let there be revival!
See all of the people waking up to you!
Tag 1
See all of the people waking up to you!
See all of the people waking up to you!
(It's time to wake up, wake up!)
jordan merritt Bio
Jordan Merritt is a talented Christian songwriter and musician who has made a significant impact on the contemporary Christian music scene.
With a passion for creating music that inspires and uplifts listeners, Jordan has written a number of powerful worship songs that have become beloved favorites of Christians around the world.
Among Jordan's most notable works are "You Hold It All," a popular worship song recorded by the Newsboys; "People of the Cross," moving anthem performed by Selah; and "Yet I Want More," a powerful ballad featured on Vol. 3 of The Emerging Sound project.
Jordan's music is characterized by its heartfelt lyrics, soaring melodies, and powerful vocals, which combine to create an unforgettable listening experience. Whether he is writing for himself or collaborating with other artists, Jordan's dedication to his craft and his faith shine through in every song he creates.
You might also be able to find him singing in the band that he is a part of called "The Band Table".
CREDITS:
writers: jordan merritt, jennie lee riddle.
Producers: Jordan Merritt, Kaleb Frazier, Zach Saltmarsh
mastered by joe causey at voyager mastering
mixed by david riddle
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