Few Left Standing was a Spirit Filled Hardcore band signed to Takehold Reco… Read Full Bio ↴Few Left Standing was a Spirit Filled Hardcore band signed to Takehold Records and was later signed, without their permission, to Solid State Records after its parent company Tooth & Nail Records bought out Takehold. Few Left Standing was known for their explicitly Christian lyrics, unlike many bands that were around in their time. Their music was a blend of metallic riffs and hardcore sensibility. The band consisted of 4 members. Their debut record on Takehold Records was well received, due in large part to being one of the first albums produced by Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice fame. After their second record "Wormwood," the band decided that God was calling them to do other things, and soon disbanded. Their records can be purchased online through the Tooth and Nail Records webstore, and their influence still echoes through many of their loyal fans.

Scourge
Few Left Standing Lyrics

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Lord of filth rebuke you
Be prepared in season and out
For the wrath of the Almighty
Death is your destiny
And you're already dead
Pride goes before destruction
A haughty spirit before a fall
Relinquish the grasp on least lost souls

For their eyes will witness the truth
Satan
We rebuke you
In the name of
Jesus Christ
Slither away on your belly

Before heels hit your head
Coward

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Few Left Standing's song Scourge convey a powerful message about the consequences of pride, sin, and evil. The first line, "Lord of filth rebuke you," suggests that the song is directed towards Satan and his followers, who are deemed corrupt and unholy. The following lines, "Be prepared in season and out for the wrath of the Almighty," speak to the inevitability of divine judgment for those who continue to engage in sinful behavior.

The lyrics continue to state that death is the destiny for those who oppose God's will and that they are already spiritually dead. The next lines, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall," is a biblical reference to Proverbs 16:18, which explains how pride can lead to one's downfall. The following lines advise to relinquish the grasp on the least lost souls, suggesting that even the most vulnerable of souls may see through the veil of evil and recognize the truth.

The song continues with the repeated words, "Satan, we rebuke you, in the name of Jesus Christ," which urges defiance against the devil and his temptations. The final verse, "Slither away on your belly before heels hit your head, coward," is a powerful and triumphant ending to the song. It suggests that even Satan, the supposed ruler of darkness and terror, will ultimately be defeated and humiliated in the eyes of those who stand with God.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord of filth rebuke you
We reject the evil one and his corrupt ways

Be prepared in season and out
Be always ready to face the consequences of your actions

For the wrath of the Almighty
God's anger and punishment will be upon those who do wrong

Death is your destiny
Those who live a life of sin and evil will face death in the end

And you're already dead
Living in sin is like being spiritually dead, and it leads to eternal damnation

Pride goes before destruction
Arrogance often leads to downfall and ruin

A haughty spirit before a fall
People who have too much pride and self-importance will eventually fail

Relinquish the grasp on least lost souls
Let go of those who are struggling and suffering the most, and help them find their way

For their eyes will witness the truth
By helping others, they will see the goodness and love of God

Satan
The devil and all his temptations and sins

We rebuke you
We reject and resist the ways of evil