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Second Wind
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
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Petra's 'Second Wind' is a rock anthem about spiritual renewal and perseverance. The lyrics describe a long, exhausting race toward the light, with the singer feeling weak and weary until the Spirit brings a fresh surge of strength. The song captures the moment when, just as giving up seems inevitable, God provides a second wind—a new revelation and renewed power to continue. It speaks to the experience of hitting a wall in faith and being revived by the Holy Spirit, offering encouragement to keep running the race with renewed hope and confidence.
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Long distance run from darkness, headed into the sun
And it seems like eternity till this race is won
Soul and spirit, weak and weary, strength was almost gone
When a soothing gentle breeze carried me further on
I've got my second wind, Spirit's coming again
I've got a new revelation of the King of kings
I've got my second wind, I feel my strength returning again
Returning again
Through the desert night, in darkness racing toward the light
And there were too many hills to climb, too many battles to fight
Then distant lights were calling, beckoned me as a guest
When I saw an oasis there I entered into a rest
I've got my second wind, Spirit's coming again
I've got a new revelation of the King of kings
I've got my second wind, I feel my strength returning again
Returning again
Just when I thought I couldn't run any longer
I got my second wind
Just when I thought I wouldn't be any stronger
I got my second wind
Just when I thought that I would fall into darkness
I got my second wind
Just when I thought that I would fail every test
I got my second wind
I've got my second wind, Spirit's coming again
I've got a new revelation of the King of kings
I've got my second wind, Spirit's coming again
I've got a new revelation of the King of kings
I've got my second wind, I've got my second wind
I've got my second wind, oh, I've got my second wind, yeah
I've got my second wind, I've got my second wind
I've got my second wind, oh, I've got my second wind, yeah