When the Timing Finally Meets the Tune: Pat Barrett’s “Break Open” Arrives
There are songs that burst forth in a moment of inspiration, and then there are songs that wait—patiently simmering in the heart of the writer until the world is finally ready to receive them. For GRAMMY-nominated worship leader Pat Barrett, the title track from his upcoming live album Break Open is the latter: a long-awaited declaration that has been recorded twice before, yet never felt quite right until now. Released today alongside a stirring live video captured at the UK’s Big Church Day Out, “Break Open” arrives not a moment too soon, but precisely when it was always meant to. The track serves as the centerpiece of a live project dropping March 13th, one that transforms Barrett’s studio album I’ve Got A Fire into a communal experience, breathing new energy into songs that were always meant to be sung in a room full of voices.
What makes “Break Open” so profoundly moving is not just its melodic warmth, but the prayer embedded within its very existence. Barrett invites listeners to join him in the ancient petition of Ephesians 3—to grasp the immeasurable dimensions of a love that defies human understanding. The live recording captures more than just a performance; it captures a moment of holy surrender when artist and audience become one, singing not just about breakthrough, but actively breaking open their hearts before a good God. As Barrett reflects on the journey of this song, he models a trust in divine timing that resonates far beyond the music industry. When Break Open finally arrives in full next month, it will stand as a testament to the truth that some songs aren’t written—they are awaited.
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