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Slumber
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Aug 23, 2026 updated
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Needtobreathe's 'Slumber' is a stirring call to spiritual awakening, urging listeners to shake off complacency and embrace the abundant life God offers. The song contrasts the dullness of a comfortable, passive existence with the vibrant reality of faith, encouraging a renewed sense of worship and purpose. It speaks to the human tendency to settle for 'crumbs' when an invitation to a greater feast awaits. The lyrics challenge believers to open their eyes, sing, and dance in response to God's grace, moving from mere survival to joyful, intentional living.
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Days they force you
Back under those covers
Lazy mornings they multiply
But glory's waiting
Outside your window
So wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Tongues are violent
Personal and focused
Tough to beat with
Your steady mind
But hearts are stronger after broken
So, wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
All these victims
Stand in line for
The crumbs that fall from the table
Just enough to get by
All the while
Your invitation
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Take from vandals
All you want now
Please, don't trade it in for life
Replace the feeble
With the fable
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
All these victims
Stand in line for
The crumbs that fall from the table
Just enough to get by
All the while
Your invitation
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Come on
Sing like we used to
Dance when you want to
Taste of the breakthrough
And open wide
All these victims
Stand in line for
The crumbs that fall from the table
Just enough to get by
All the while
Your invitation
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Wake on up from your slumber
Baby, open up your eyes
Come on
Sing like we used to
And dance like you want to
Come on now and open your eyes
Come on
Sing it like we used to
And we'll dance like we want to
Come on and open up your eyes