In the Midst of Lions are a deathcore band that include a mixture of fast-p… Read Full Bio ↴In the Midst of Lions are a deathcore band that include a mixture of fast-paced tech metal and melodic worship, their music can be compared to such contemporaries as The Faceless, Meshuggah and Veil of Maya. ITMOL's truth comes under the guise of death metal laced with explosive breakdowns and powerful live shows. During summer 2012, due to an inability for band members to tour with the band, they decided to call it quits.

Hardened Hearts
In The Midst Of Lions Lyrics

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Open your eyes as the rivers run red. Open your eyes as the skies turn black. You speak,
Yet they do not listen. They see the signs, but they heed no warning. Stretch out your
Hands to these hardened hearts and humble those who stand against you. They will
Know that you are God! You are exalted among the nations. You are exalted in the
Earth, Only you are wory. You speak, yet they do not listen. They see the signs, but
They heed no warning. Stretch out your hands to these hardened hearts and humble
Those who stand against you. Open their eyes stretch out your hand until they can
Understand that you are worthy. They will know that you are Go. Stretch out your

Hands untilthey can understand that you are worthy. You are wory. You speak, yet

They do not listen. They see the signs, but they heed no warning. Stretch out your
Hands to these hardened hearts and humble those who stand against you.

Overall Meaning

In The Midst Of Lions's song "Hardened Hearts" speaks about a profound frustration with those who refuse to see the warning signs of impending danger. The lyrics are a call to action for those who have closed their eyes to the world around them. The river that runs red is a metaphor for the bloodshed of violence and war, and the sky turning black represents the darkness that covers the hearts of those who refuse to see the truth. The message to them is clear: open your eyes and ears and heed the warnings.

The plea to stretch out the hands to the hardened hearts is a hopeful gesture that through humility and understanding, these individuals can be shown the light and the way forward. The repeated line "they see the signs, but they heed no warning" is a reminder that the signs are there if only they would pay attention. The song reaches a climax as the lyrics emphasize that God is exalted above all and with the truth of the situation, people will come to realize that they are not in control. The song is ultimately a call to action that through God's guidance, people can overcome their hardened hearts and see the signs that have been presented to them all along.

Line by Line Meaning

Open your eyes as the rivers run red.
Pay attention to the warning signs that signify impending doom and destruction.

Open your eyes as the skies turn black.
Be alert and aware of the darkness and chaos that surrounds you.

You speak, yet they do not listen.
Despite attempts to communicate, others refuse to pay attention or take action.

They see the signs, but they heed no warning.
Others are aware of the warning signs but choose to ignore them.

Stretch out your Hands to these hardened hearts and humble those who stand against you.
Attempt to intervene and soften the hearts of those who oppose you.

They will Know that you are God! You are exalted among the nations. You are exalted in the Earth, Only you are wory.
Through your actions and interventions, others will recognize your divinity and greatness.

Open their eyes stretch out your hand until they can Understand that you are worthy.
Make a concerted effort to enlighten others and elicit their recognition of your worth.

They will know that you are Go. Stretch out your Hands untilthey can understand that you are worthy.
Through continued effort and intervention, others will eventually come to recognize your worth and divinity.

You speak, yet They do not listen. They see the signs, but they heed no warning. Stretch out your Hands to these hardened hearts and humble those who stand against you.
Continue to attempt to communicate and intervene, despite resistance from others.

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