Before delving into the melodic depths of “Wake Up,” it’s essential to appreciate Kierra Sheard’s profound impact on the gospel music landscape. Hailing from a lineage rich in gospel heritage, Sheard has masterfully blended traditional gospel roots with contemporary sounds, earning accolades and Grammy nominations. Her musical journey has solidified her status as a luminary in the genre.
The title “Wake Up” serves as a clarion call, urging listeners to rouse their spirits from slumber and embrace a heightened state of spiritual consciousness. The song unfolds as a heartfelt plea for individuals to recognize the divine presence surrounding them and to embark on a transformative journey of faith.
The lyrics of “Wake Up” delve into themes of spiritual revival, urging believers to cast off the shackles of spiritual lethargy and embrace a renewed connection with the divine. Sheard’s emotive delivery brings a sense of urgency to the lyrics, emphasizing the importance of being present in one’s faith journey.
Wake Up Lyrics by Kierra Sheard
Rest has overtaken you
Blinded by the lies
Accepting what’s not for you
Counterfeits over the promise
Conditioning and culture
Defining what’s yours
Forgetting what you’ve prayed for
Confusion at its finest
The drugs, the lies, the heartbreak and the rest (Oh whoa)
I can’t begin to spill it all
The center of difficult
You’ve lost your connection, now it’s hard for resurrection
Yeah, Jesus overcame the grave
So here is your extended grace, wake up
Wake up, wake up, oh sleeper, rise from your rest
Put on your strength, oh Zion
Wake up, wake up, oh sleeper, the Father is near
Be free from torment and terror, oh yeah
Don’t let your testimony, don’t let it be compromised
Yeah, oh
And tell the world of His goodness and how you’re yet still alive
He has much more for you to do
And I am just trynna get through to you
So take up your bed and put on your clothes
Shake yourself
And be loosed from the chains in your mind
See the (Bigger picture)
Stand in your purpose, walk in the light
Stand, stand in it, walk in it
Heaven is waiting, so open your eyes
Wake up, wake up, oh sleeper, rise from your rest
Put on your strength, oh Zion
Wake up, wake up, oh sleeper, the Father is near
Be free from torment and terror, oh yeah
Wake up, wake up, oh sleeper, rise from your rest
Put on your strength, oh Zion
Wake up, wake up, oh sleeper, the Father is near
Be free from torment and terror
I will claim victory, He’s here
He’s here
Oh, Jesus is here
He’s here
What would you do if I told you the Father is here?
He’s here
He’s here to heal you from your heartbreak, yeah
He’s here
He’s here
Oh God, Jehovah is here, He’s in the room
He’s here
To break you free from the chains, yes, He is
He’s here
Whatever you need, He’s here to do it for you
He’s here
He’s here
He’s here
Hey
He’s here
No weapon formed against you shall be able to prosper
He’s here
Rise up and take your bed and walk right now
He’s here
My God did not leave you for dead, no, He didn’t
He’s here
He is here to heal the broken hearted, the blind
He’s here
All you gotta do is reach for His garment, reach for His garment
He’s here
Hey
He’s here
Come on
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Wake up
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
He wants better for you
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh
He’s here
Oh, God is here
He’s here
Whatever they tried to put on your name, God will defend you
He’s here
If God be for you, who can be against you? You gotta know it
He’s here
Oh
He’s here
Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty
He’s here
You gotta be free, you gotta be free, you gotta be
He’s here
You gotta be free, you gotta be free, you gotta be
He’s here
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
He’s here
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
He’s here
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
He’s here
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
He’s here
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
He’s here
He’s here
