Text/Music: Joshua Oluwadunsin Oyekan, 2019
Genre: Gospel Music
Language: English
Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 37, John 20:22
Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Prayer and Revival
Themes: Prayer, Koinonia (Fellowship with God)

The song “Breathe” is written and composed by Dunsin Oyekan, a Nigerian Gospel musician. He has been active in music for more than a decade and has produced some albums with over 40 spirit-inspired songs to his name. The song “Breathe” is a call on God to come fully and intervene in our lives. It identifies the fallen state of man and the need to be made alive again through the breath of God. The song articulates the much-needed presence of God and the impact of this presence over our lives, as it can bring everything dead back to life. The song is being used in Nigerian churches and worship gatherings to project the need for fellowship with the Father. It is also being used during prayer and revival services with the intent of seeking God’s presence.

Lyrics

Father to child, Spirit to spirit, Lighted by Your word
And with Your breath of life, that’s how I come alive that’s how I change my world (repeat all)
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe
YAHWEH, Is Your name, breathe Lord
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe. (Repeat from the top)

Lift your hands up, say just breathe Your name
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe
YAHWEH, Is Your name, breathe Lord
Just breathe Your name, Breathe.

Just like in the beginning, Breathe
Where I was before You formed me, Breathe
In the place of Koinonia, Breathe
YAHWEH, Is Your Name, breathe Lord
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe

When You breathe Your breath upon me, Breathe
Everything dead comes back to life, Breathe
And I move from glory to glory, Breathe
YAHWEH, Is Your Name, breathe Lord
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe

For there’s a spirit in man, Breathe
And the breath of the Almighty, Breathe
Gives it understanding, Breathe
YAHWEH, Is Your name, breathe Lord
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe

Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe
YAHWEH, Is Your Name, breathe, Lord
Just breathe Your name upon me, Breathe

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Contributed by Isaac Oluwadamilola Apata.