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Keep My Heart Alive
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Sanctus Real's "Keep My Heart Alive" is a heartfelt prayer for spiritual renewal in a weary world. The song expresses exhaustion from constant bad news and the distractions of daily life, while longing to reconnect with God. The lyrics convey a desire to move beyond empty praise and truly feel God's presence again. The repeated plea for Jesus to keep the heart alive underscores a dependence on Him as the only source of hope and strength when the world feels overwhelming. It's a raw, honest cry for revival and a reminder that God is our lifeline in difficult times.
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I'm so tired of politics and all this bad news
I'm so tired of chasing the moment instead of chasing You
I let the World wear me down, I'm desensitized
Jesus keep my heart alive, keep my heart alive
Only You can save me from a world that's breaking right before my eyes
Keep my heart alive
Take these empty "hallelujahs", and fill my lungs again
'Cause I want to sing, and I want to mean it
I want to feel again
And let the world hear the sound of something divine
Jesus keep my heart alive (Only You can save me),
Keep my heart alive (Only You can save me)
Only You can save me when my world is breaking right before my eyes
Jesus keep my heart alive (Only You can save me),
Keep my heart alive (Only You can save me)
Only You can save me when my hope is fading, and I'm losing the fight
And when the world wears me down,
You're my lifeline
You keep my heart alive (Only You can save me),
Jesus keep my heart alive (Only You can save me),
Keep my heart alive (Only You can save me)
Only You can save me when my world is breaking right before my eyes
Keep my heart alive (Only You can save me)
Oh, keep my heart alive (Only You can save me)
You're my only hope, when my world is fading before my eyes
Jesus keep my heart alive
Keep my heart alive