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Spirit Lives On
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Building 429's song 'Spirit Lives On' reflects on loss and the enduring presence of God's Spirit. The lyrics describe watching everything fall apart and witnessing tears, yet finding comfort in the assurance that the Spirit persists beyond life and death. The song references the crucifixion, noting how Jesus' followers feared all was lost, but emphasizes that He rose again and lives on. It conveys a message of hope and resilience, reminding listeners that even when circumstances crumble, the Spirit remains constant and near.
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Oh I watched it all fall down
I saw your face in the crowd
I saw the tears flowing from your eyes
I saw the fire in the sky
And we had no reason why
I asked will we ever be the same
You said to me
The spirit lives on,
Long after life, long after death
Has crumbled to the ground
The spirit lives on,
Long after life, long after death
They will always be around
Because the spirit lives on
I heard about the cross
How they thought all was lost
And how your friends trembled in their fear
And I heard about the nails
And the crown upon your head
And I know they thought you'd never rise again
But I can hear you say
I will live on
Long after life, long after death
Has crumbled to the ground
I will live on
Long after life, long after death
I will always be around
Oh I will live on