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Bones
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Hillsong United's song 'Bones' is a worship anthem about spiritual renewal and God's power to bring life from death. The lyrics draw on the imagery of dry bones being given breath, symbolizing transformation and resurrection. It speaks of God calming storms, breaking chains, and moving in unseen ways. The song expresses surrender and a desire to be filled with God's love, culminating in a declaration of love for Jesus. It encourages believers to trust in God's life-giving presence and to respond with wholehearted devotion.
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[Verse 1:]
You can take my dry bones
Breathe life into this skin
You called me by name
Raised me to life again
[Verse 2:]
You can calm the oceans
Speak peace into my soul
Take me as I am
Awaken my heart to beat again
[Chorus:]
Oh Jesus
Oh Jesus
Oh Jesus
Alive in me
[Verse 3:]
You move in the unseen
You set the captives free
As I stand and sing
You're breaking the chains off me
[Bridge:]
Breathe in me Your life
I can feel You are close now
I can never hide
You are here and You know me
All I need is You
And I love You
I love You
I love You
I love You
Breathe in me Your life
'Til Your love overtakes me
Open up my eyes
Let me see You more clearly
Falling on my knees
'Til I love like You love
Like You love me
I love You