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.

Manifesto
In The Midst Of Lions Lyrics

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Dear God,
I am declaring myself as an instrument...
Dear God,
I am declaring myself as an instrument to be used at your will.
Use me to fight in the war against the evil contained in this world...
Evil contained in this world.
I see so much wickedness.
It surrounds me.

It surrounds me.
Pull me up from this ugly mess.
Do not let me falter.
Pull me up from this ugly mess.
Do not let me falter.

Pull me up from this ugly mess.
Do not let me falter.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to In The Midst Of Lions' song Manifesto express the declaration of one's self as an instrument to be used at God's will in the fight against evil in the world. The writer pleads for God to use them as a warrior, to lift them up from the wickedness that surrounds them and to not let them falter in their mission. The repetition of "Pull me up from this ugly mess" emphasizes the urgency and desperate need for guidance and strength in the battle against evil.

The use of symbolism and religious imagery in the lyrics helps to convey the writer's deep faith and commitment to their cause. The mention of a war against evil and the need for God's guidance and strength highlights the ongoing struggle for good against evil in the world. The writer's declaration of themselves as an instrument to be used at God's will reflects a sense of surrender and submission to a higher power, and a willingness to be a vessel for God's work.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear God,
Addressing God in a show of devotion and prayer.

I am declaring myself as an instrument...
Offering oneself as a willing participant to be used by God.

to be used at your will.
Allowing oneself to be used according to God's plan and purpose.

Use me to fight in the war against the evil contained in this world...
Asking to be used in the battle against evil that exists in the world.

Evil contained in this world.
Acknowledging the presence of evil in the world.

I see so much wickedness.
Observing and acknowledging the abundance of wickedness.

It surrounds me.
Feeling surrounded by the wickedness present in the world.

Pull me up from this ugly mess.
Asking God to provide strength and guidance to overcome the wickedness and ugliness of the world.

Do not let me falter.
Seeking the support and protection of God to avoid stumbling or failing.

Pull me up from this ugly mess.
Repeating the request for God's help and guidance to overcome the wickedness and ugliness of the world.

Do not let me falter.
Repeating the plea for support and protection from God to avoid stumbling or failing.