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Broken Hallelujah

By The Afters

1,902 views Jun 30, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

The Afters' song 'Broken Hallelujah' is a worship ballad about praising God even in the midst of pain and uncertainty. The lyrics express a raw, honest cry to God when everything feels like it's falling apart, acknowledging that while the singer doesn't understand God's plan, they trust He brings beauty from ashes. The song emphasizes lifting empty hands in surrender and choosing to sing 'hallelujah' despite brokenness. It draws on the biblical theme of God's presence in suffering, reminiscent of the apostles Peter and Paul's imprisonment. The message is one of faith, hope, and perseverance through trials.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I can barely stand right now.

Everything is crashing down,

And I wonder where you are.


I try to find the words to pray.

I don't always know what to say,

But you're the one that can hear my heart.


Even though I don't know what your plan is,

I know you make beauty from these ashes.


I've seen joy and I've seen pain.

On my knees, I call your name.

Here's my broken hallelujah.


With nothing left to hold onto,

I raise these empty hands to you.

Here's my broken, here's my broken,

Hallelujah [x3]

(Here's my broken)

Hallelujah


You know the things that have brought me here.

You know the story of every tear.

'Cause you've been here from the very start.


Even though I don't know what your plan is,

I know you make beauty from these ashes.


I've seen joy and I've seen pain.

On my knees, I call your name.

Here's my broken Hallelujah.


With nothing left to hold onto,

I raise these empty hands to you.

Here's my broken, here's my broken,

Hallelujah [x3]

(Here's my broken)

Hallelujah


When all is taken away, don't let my heart be changed.

Let me always sing Hallelujah

And when I feel afraid, don't let my hope be erased

Let me always sing (let me always sing),

Let my always sing,

Hallelujah [x3]

(Let my always sing)

Hallelujah

(Let my always sing)

Hallelujah


Here's my broken,

Here's my broken,

Hallelujah [x3]


Here's my broken,

Here's my broken,

Hallelujah [x4]


This acoustic performance of Broken Hallelujah was filmed inside 

of the Mamertine Prison in Rome, where the apostles Peter and Paul 

were once imprisoned. God was with them then and He is with us now!

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