Disciple was formed in 1992 by friends Kevin Young, Brad Noah, Tim Barrett, and Adrian DiTommasi (who would leave the band shortly after inception) in an attempt to spread the gospel while playing the loud, metallic music they loved. Over the years, their style evolved into one similar to many secular alternative metal groups, as they toured churches, high schools, colleges, and similar venues. Their self-released debut, What Was I Thinking, came out in 1995, followed by an EP, My Daddy Can Whip Your Daddy, on Warner Resound in 1997. Their sophomore full-length effort, This Might Sting a Little Bit, followed two years later on Rugged Records. By God followed in 2001 on the same label.
2003's Back Again found the band on a new label, their own independent Slain Records. That year, the trio became a quartet with the addition of bassist Joey Fife to their lineup. The group signed with INO Records the following year and released a self-titled LP in June of 2005. Scars Remain arrived on Integrity in late 2006. After years of nominations, the album won the band their first Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year.
In 2008, Noah and Fife stepped down from the band and their spots were filled by bassist Israel Beachy and guitarists Andrew Welch and Micah Sannan. Southern Hospitality arrived later that year. Before their next release, founding drummer Tim Barrett would also part ways with Disciple, replaced by Trent Reiff. Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Disciple's eighth LP, came out in April 2010. It topped the Christian chart and entered the Billboard Top 50. As the band's popularity grew, they embarked on a handful of tours with other top Christian acts like Thousand Foot Krutch and Skillet.
2012 saw the release of O God Save Us All, as well as a flurry of lineup changes. After four years with Disciple, Welch left the band to join Thousand Foot Krutch, while Sannan and Beachy were replaced by Josiah Prince (Philmont) and Jason Wilkes (High Flight Society). By early 2013, Reiff exited and was replaced by Joey West. Andrew Stanton also joined the band, leaving Young as the only original member.
The refreshed quintet forged ahead with the crowdfunded release of 2014's Attack, which became their highest Billboard 200 entry to date, peaking at number 44. Produced by longtime Disciple producer Travis Wyrick, Attack also rose to the number two spots on the Hard Rock and Christian charts. It would be the first and last album with Wilkes on bass, who left the band the next year. Vultures, a six-song EP recorded during the Attack sessions, was released at the end of 2015. Another EP, Live in Denmark, arrived the following year, accompanied by a series of concert videos from Denmark's RiverFest.
The band -- now a quartet -- issued another crowdfunded effort in 2016. Their 11th album, Long Live the Rebels, debuted at number 125, making it the group's sixth Billboard 200 entry to date. After signing with the Tooth & Nail label at the end of 2018, Disciple released their 12th full-length, Love Letter Kill Shot, in September 2019.
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Lion
Disciple Lyrics
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While the other bears a flag of peace
Their words dipped in camouflage
Breathing sabotage
When the enemy strikes we will fight
We’ll stand up, be bold
When we’re under the gun we won’t run
Pretty wisdom spreading out her wings
Calming hurricanes when she speaks
And they swear they won’t hurt her
Breathing murder
When the enemy strikes we will fight
We’ll stand up, be bold
When we’re under the gun we won’t run
We’ll stand up, be bold like a lion
When the enemy strikes we will fight
We’ll stand up, be bold
When we’re under the gun we won’t run
We’ll stand up, be bold like a lion
Disciple's song "Lion" is a powerful anthem about standing up to those who seek to bring harm and chaos. The lyrics convey a sense of duality between those who bring disease and sabotage with one hand, but hold a flag of peace with the other, and those who embody "pretty wisdom" and speak words that calm the storm. The contrast between these two forces creates a tension that is reflective of the world we live in, where there are those who seek to cause harm while hiding behind a veneer of peace, and others who work to bring about healing and calm in the midst of chaos.
The metaphor of the lion is key to understanding the message of the song. Lions are known for their courage and strength, and they are often used as symbols of power and authority. In this song, the lion represents the ability to stand up and fight in the face of adversity. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to stand up and be bold like a lion.
The song also touches on the theme of betrayal, with lyrics that speak of those who swear not to hurt the embodiment of "pretty wisdom," but are actually breathing murder. This hints at the idea that those who pretend to be friends may actually be enemies in disguise.
Overall, "Lion" is a powerful song that urges listeners to stand up for what is right and not back down in the face of adversity. It is a call to be courageous, to be strong, and to be bold like a lion.
Line by Line Meaning
With their right hand they bring disease
The enemy uses their power to spread harm and illness among our people
While the other bears a flag of peace
The enemy claims to be peaceful and just while they harm us with their other hand
Their words dipped in camouflage
The enemy disguises their true intentions with deceptive language and false promises
Breathing sabotage
The enemy's actions are intentionally destructive and harmful to our cause
When the enemy strikes we will fight
We will not back down when faced with opposition from the enemy
We’ll stand up, be bold
We will not be intimidated or weakened, instead we will stand strong and steadfast
When we’re under the gun we won’t run
Even in times of danger and threat, we will not flee or show weakness
We’ll stand up, be bold like a lion
We will be courageous and fierce in the face of adversity, just as a lion is known for its strength and bravery
Pretty wisdom spreading out her wings
Our knowledge and understanding will soar beyond our enemies' understanding
Calming hurricanes when she speaks
When we use our intelligence and reason, we can mitigate even the deadliest of situations
And they swear they won’t hurt her
Our enemies may claim not to harm us, but we know their true intentions
Breathing murder
The enemy's hostility and hatred toward us cannot be hidden and is evident in their every action
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Wolf No More
That bass line shreds.
Red T-Rex
Very impressed. 10/10
Jared Bunn
Definitely the best song.
Ampwich
The last 2 albums seemed to be inspired by European things almost. Pretty awesome.
LoneStarWolverine
Love Disciple! Progressive Metal's best kept secret! Oh. Yeah! And they're Christians!
Christopher Wolfe
You should check out The Protest
Tanher Manzano
The "special guest" is not a guest at all. It is Jason Wilkes, Disciple's bassist. Keep rockin Jason! Be bold like a lion!
Jane Doe
Wait!
New fan here. Um. When did Jason leave
And that being asked brings the other question: when did Josiah princetagram join?
LittleDuckDuck
@Jane Doe idk if you're still wondering but jason left towards the end of 2015 and josiah joined towards the end of 2012
Lisa G
Bass tabs please ❤️🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥everything on this song!