Seventeen-year-old CJ shines as the band’s lead guitarist and shares vocals with sixteen-year-old Maggie, who rocks dual instruments on bass and keys. The youngest of the group, thirteen-year-old Lulu, anchors the band with an intensity on drums that is way beyond her years.
GFM’s edgy sound resonates in the familiar dark corners of its rock genre; but with influencers like Skillet, Memphis May Fire, Bring Me the Horizon, Red and Disciple, GFM’s lyrics shine with a universal light. Through their individual journeys, GFM manages to blur the lines of the Christian sub-culture, reaching both conservatives and listeners beyond the devout. Drawing its name from the original gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, GFM proves that while the guitar’s distorted, the message is clear – the mission is the music.
Taking Over
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh Lyrics
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We are marching by the dead
Be on your guard as we push ahead
Oh, the horrors we have seen, always haunting our dreams
They keep tearing us at the seems
But we won′t fall
Can't drown us out
Get up, stand tall
If we fall, then we fall together
Take your shot, the best you got
We won't stop, and we′re taking over
Taking over
1-2-3-4, get up and give me more
We will bring the pain like nothing you have seen before
This is our battle cry
You think we′re afraid to die (to die)
Look us in the eye, no one left behind, but don't waste our time
Don′t waste our time
Get up, stand tall
If we fall, then we fall together
Take your shot, the best you got
We won't stop, and we′re taking over
Whoa whoa
We're taking over
Whoa whoa
We′re taking over
Get up, stand tall
If we fall, then we fall together
Take your shot, the best you got
We won't stop, and we're taking over
Get up, stand tall
If we fall, then we fall together
Take your shot, the best you got
We won′t stop, and we′re taking over
The song "Taking Over" by Gold Frankincense & Myrrh is about a group of individuals who have seen and experienced numerous tragedies and horrors, but refuse to let those things defeat them. The lyrics emphasize that they will continue fighting until they can no longer stand, never giving up, and never leaving anyone behind. They know that the road ahead is going to be tough, but they are ready to take on whatever comes their way. They encourage others to join them in their fight, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. Essentially, the song is a call to arms for all those who refuse to be defeated by the struggles they face.
The lyrics of "Taking Over" show a powerful sense of determination and resilience. The line "But we won't fall, can't drown us out" highlights the group's determination to persevere through whatever obstacles they may face. The chorus emphasizes that they are taking control and not letting anyone else be in charge of their lives. The repeated line "Get up, stand tall" emphasizes the importance of not giving up and continuing to fight no matter how difficult things may become. The song as a whole shows that there is strength in unity, and there is always a path forward for those who refuse to give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes, hang your head
Take a moment to recognize the gravity and seriousness of the situation.
We are marching by the dead
We are surrounded by the dead and the memories of what we've lost.
Be on your guard as we push ahead
Stay alert as we move forward into danger.
Oh, the horrors we have seen, always haunting our dreams
Our traumatic experiences continue to affect us even when we're not awake.
They keep tearing us at the seems
The pain and suffering we've endured has left us feeling raw and vulnerable.
But we won't fall
We have an unbreakable spirit that cannot be defeated.
Can't drown us out
No matter how hard they try to silence us, we will continue to speak out.
And we won't rest until we're six feet in the ground
We are willing to fight until the bitter end, no matter what it takes.
Get up, stand tall
Refuse to be beaten down and keep fighting.
If we fall, then we fall together
We are a united front and will face whatever comes our way as a team.
Take your shot, the best you got
Do your worst, we can handle it.
We won't stop, and we're taking over
We will not give up and we will take control of the situation.
1-2-3-4, get up and give me more
We need to keep pushing forward and giving our all to win the battle.
We will bring the pain like nothing you have seen before
We are a force to be reckoned with and will not be taken lightly.
This is our battle cry
We are ready for war and will not back down.
You think we're afraid to die (to die)
Our fearlessness and bravery make us a formidable opponent.
Look us in the eye, no one left behind, but don't waste our time
We are standing together and will fight for each other, but don't try to distract or discourage us.
Whoa whoa, we're taking over
We have gained control and taken command of the situation.
Get up, stand tall
We will not be defeated and will continue to stand our ground.
If we fall, then we fall together
We are a unified team and will face whatever comes our way as a group.
Take your shot, the best you got
We are prepared for anything and everything that comes our way.
We won't stop, and we're taking over
We will not give up until we have won and taken control of the situation.
Writer(s): Joseph Sturgis Ii, Magdalene English, Eric Varnell, Cj English, Evie English, Jamie Burns
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeffrey Scott
YES!!!! SO SICK!!!
MAGGIE WITH THE SCREAMS FROM THE START.
GFM WAR TRUCKS. YES.
THE BREAKDOWNS.
THE CHORUS.
VIDEO EFFECTS ON POINT.
MESSAGE IS AMAZING.
Seriously sick. Couldn't have asked for a better song and video. Wanna see this live like NOW.
So glad I got to see this early! Patreon FTW :)
BabyLukey4Life
I just can't stop listening to this song. It's That Freaking Amazing!
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh GFM
Yassss
James Crook
@Gold Frankincense & Myrrh GFM rock it girls xxxxx
mwolf
Its bad
🌸aj
I'm a friend of THERES
BabyLukey4Life
@🌸aj same
Luke Grant
Wow. I know I missed the premiere but HOLY CRAP!!!!!! I think this might be my new favorite song from y’all. Not even words can explain how jaw dropped I am at this song. It might even be everything I want in a GFM song: a good chorus, KILLER breakdown, good lyrics, you name it. Y’all got me even more interested in what’s coming in the future for GFM and I’m excited not sure about anybody else but I am and that my friends is FOR DANG SURE!!!🤘
Gold Frankincense & Myrrh GFM
☺️🖤🖤
Jeffrey Scott
YES!!!! SO SICK!!!
MAGGIE WITH THE SCREAMS FROM THE START.
GFM WAR TRUCKS. YES.
THE BREAKDOWNS.
THE CHORUS.
VIDEO EFFECTS ON POINT.
MESSAGE IS AMAZING.
Seriously sick. Couldn't have asked for a better song and video. Wanna see this live like NOW.
So glad I got to see this early! Patreon FTW :)
Andrew Whosoever Owens
Love it !💖❤💓💗