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Breathe
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Newsboys' song "Breathe" is a heartfelt prayer for spiritual renewal and transformation. The lyrics describe a person struggling with frustration, bitterness, and a sense of being a fake, as seen in diary entries titled "Mistake" and "Avoid Me." The chorus pleads for the Breath of God to breathe on them, making their heart new and enabling them to love like Jesus. It's a cry for the Holy Spirit's work in a weary soul, asking for a fresh start and the ability to overcome negative emotions. The song connects to the biblical idea of God breathing life into humanity and the Spirit's renewing power.
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Tuesday the third,
I'll call this entry "Mistake"
Cheap imitation
My life feels like a fake
A people person
Some days people annoy me
I'm growing edgy
Wednesday's title: "Avoid Me"
[Chorus]
Breathe on me
Breathe oh Breath of God
Breathe on me
'til my heart is new
Breathe on me
Breathe oh Breath of Life
Breathe on me
'til I love like You do
Thursday, the fifth
I title "Drivers Beware"
Tempered-a-mental
And I don't really care
I gave 'til I bled
You laughed when I fainted
Don't want to live this life
Bitter and tainted
[Chorus]