Fall Afresh

Bethel Music's 'Fall Afresh' is a heartfelt plea for spiritual renewal and awakening. The song opens with a call to the soul to awaken from its slumber, to hunger, seek, and thirst for a deeper connection with the divine. This imagery of awakening and thirsting for spiritual nourishment sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing a longing for a return to a state of fervent, passionate faith, often referred to as 'first love' in Christian terminology. This 'first love' signifies the initial, pure, and intense devotion one feels when they first encounter their faith.

The chorus, 'Spirit of the living God come fall afresh on me,' is a direct invocation for the Holy Spirit to renew and invigorate the singer's soul. The metaphor of the Spirit blowing through the 'caverns of my soul' suggests a deep, cleansing, and transformative process, filling the individual to the point of overflowing. This overflow symbolizes an abundance of spiritual vitality and grace that not only fills the person but also extends to others around them.

The song also includes a communal aspect, with the lines 'Come and fill this place, let your glory now invade.' This indicates a desire for the presence of the Holy Spirit not just within the individual but within the community or gathering space. The repeated plea for the Spirit to 'fall afresh' and 'wake me from my sleep' underscores a continuous need for spiritual renewal and the transformative power of divine presence. Bethel Music, known for their contemporary worship style, often focuses on themes of revival, intimacy with God, and the power of the Holy Spirit, all of which are beautifully encapsulated in 'Fall Afresh.'