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Face Of Reality
As Bold As Lions Lyrics
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So tightly I can't let go
Reaction to Your words they sends me fleeing
Complacency is a deadly foe
The fiction of reality I thought I wanted
I'm made a parody of a once faithful man
Firm throught the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace
Yet scorned by the ones, He came to Save
No guilt in life, No fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
I will fight my flaws and I will speak Your words
And learn to forget the way I used to think
The life You give is so much greater, so much fuller
Give me Your mind, protect my thoughts
What am I holding onto?
This world has nothing to offer me
It takes away, never giving quarter
In Christ alone, my hope is found
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from his hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
The lyrics to the song "Face of Reality" by As Bold As Lions explores the idea of holding onto things tightly, even when it is not in our best interests. The introductory lines, "What am I holding on to? So tightly I can't let go," suggest someone struggling to break free from something that they know is not serving them well. The following lines, "Reaction to Your words they sends me fleeing; Complacency is a deadly foe," suggest that the person may be running away from receiving good advice or counsel because they are afraid of being complacent.
The next verse describes a 'fiction of reality' that the singer thought they wanted and how they have become a parody of the faithful person they once were. The salvation through Christ is highlighted in the following words, "In Christ alone my hope is found; Firm through the fiercest drought and storm; What heights of love, what depths of peace; Yet scorned by the ones He came to save." The song also highlights the idea of overcoming one's flaws, seeking a greater purpose in life, and trusting in Christ to find the strength needed to stand strong.
Overall, the lyrics of "Face of Reality" convey a message of hope and redemption in times of struggle, discouragement, and doubt. It encourages listeners to turn to Christ for support and trust that the power of Christ can overcome all.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I holding on to?
Questioning what is keeping the singer from letting go
So tightly I can't let go
The singer is holding on firmly to something
Reaction to Your words they sends me fleeing
The singer is easily affected by what is being told to them
Complacency is a deadly foe
Being too comfortable can lead to danger and the artist recognizes this
The fiction of reality I thought I wanted
The artist realizes that what they thought they wanted was not real
I'm made a parody of a once faithful man
The singer is now a mockery of who they used to be
In christ alone my hope is found
The singer's hope comes from their faith in Christ
Firm throught the fiercest drought and storm.
The artist's faith keeps them strong through difficult times
What heights of love, what depths of peace
The artist acknowledges the incredible love and peace they have found in their faith
Yet scorned by the ones, He came to Save
Despite the sacrifice made for them, some people still reject it
No guilt in life, No fear in death
The singer has found freedom from guilt and fear through their faith
This is the power of Christ in me
The source of the artist's strength and freedom is attributed to Christ
I will fight my flaws and I will speak Your words
The singer is committed to overcoming their weaknesses and sharing their faith
And learn to forget the way I used to think
The singer is working on changing their past mindset
The life You give is so much greater, so much fuller
The singer recognizes the richness and abundance that comes with their faith
Give me Your mind, protect my thoughts
The artist desires a mindset aligned with their faith and protection from negativity
This world has nothing to offer me
The artist rejects the attractions and promises of this world
It takes away, never giving quarter
The singer sees the world as a taker with no room for negotiation
From life's first cry to final breath
From birth to death, the singer's destiny is in Christ's hands
Jesus commands my destiny
The artist fully entrusts their fate to Christ
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Nothing could ever separate the artist from Christ's love and protection
Can ever pluck me from his hand
The artist is secure in their faith and cannot be taken away from it
Till He returns or calls me home
The singer will remain faithful to their faith until the end of their life
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
The artist will continue to rely on the strength of their faith in Christ
'Till He returns or calls me home
Reiterating the singer's commitment to their faith until the end
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
The singer will continue to draw strength from their faith in Christ
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.