Prepare to Die
Carman Lyrics

David walked out, nervous and excited
David faced his fears and uncertainties with both anticipation and anxiety

Into the valley of the war
David entered a place of conflict and battle

To face the giant who threatened God's people
David confronted a formidable enemy who posed a danger to those who believed in God

Clad in the armour of the LORD
David was protected by God's supernatural defense

Those around him doubted any kind of victory
David's companions lacked faith in his ability to succeed

Even before it all began
David's comrades were pessimistic from the outset

Then the giant looked down
David's adversary initially regarded him with scorn

And laughed in David's face
David's opponent openly mocked him

And said, "Do you know who I am?
David's adversary challenged him by asking a rhetorical question

Man, I'm Goliath, I'm your enemy
David's opponent identified himself as Goliath, his adversary

The power of Death is within my command
Goliath claimed to wield the power to kill

Man, I'm Goliath, open your eyes
Goliath belligerently taunted David by identifying himself again

I can bury you right where you stand
Goliath threatened David with swift and complete destruction

I'm your ultimate nightmare, the reality of Fear
Goliath was the embodiment of David's deepest fears

My threats have been intimidating people now for years
Goliath had a reputation for scaring others

You dumb religious fool, just get on out of here
Goliath insulted David's faith and commanded him to flee

'Cause I'm Goliath."
Goliath triumphantly dismissed David with his own name

Then something hit old David, a revelation so it seemed
David received a sudden and profound insight

And a holy anger drilled him
David was filled with righteous fury

And the boy got spittin' mean
David was determined to fight with fierce resolve

And it shot right through the fibers of his spirit like a beam
David's conviction energized every aspect of his being

And all across the countryside, everybody heard him scream
David's exclamation reverberated far and wide

Prepare to Die
David challenged Goliath with the confidence of a victor

Prepare to Die
David repeated his ultimatum, emphasizing his resolve

I've got a message from the God of whom you have defied
David was convinced that he was representing God's authority

You come against me with your weapons from Hell
David acknowledged the power of Goliath's weapons

You come against me with your fearful evil spell
David recognized the intimidating nature of Goliath's presence

But I come against you in the name of the God of the armies of Israel
David claimed God's backing in his battle with Goliath

Sometimes we walk out, nervouce and excited
The song transitions to a more personal reflection on human struggles

Those around us doubt any kind of victory
Other people may underestimate us and our potential for triumph

Then our giant looks down and laughs in our face
Our adversaries may take pleasure in our struggles

And says, " 'Ey, do you know who I am?
Our enemies may ask us questions that challenge our confidence

I'm Depression, I'm your enemy
Various struggles are personified as enemies

I'm Cancer."
In this case, cancer is presented as a formidable foe

Then something will hit your soul, a revelation so it seems
We may receive sudden and powerful insights that alter our perspective

And a holy anger will drill you
We may be infused with righteous resolve in the face of opposition

And boy, you get spittin' mean
We may adopt a fierce, unyielding attitude toward our adversaries

And it will shoot right through the fibers of your spirit like a beam
Our conviction and determination may pervade every aspect of our being

And all across the countryside, everybody will hear you scream
Our declaration may have a significant impact on others

Disease, Hatred, Jealousy
Other examples of struggles/personified enemies

Enemies of the Cross-
All struggles/opposing forces are ultimately opposed to God

Prepare to Die.
The song concludes with a bold message of defiance in the face of adversity