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.

Opposition
In The Midst Of Lions Lyrics

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Reward and consequence will be the final outcome of this world and all who inhabit it.
Loving but just is the King of Kings,
Bestowing upon His creation according to the choice we make.
Be devoted to the Lamb or continue following this world.
Men shall reap what they sow, accepting life or embracing death.

His wrath will fall on all who oppose.
Lucid choices made all too difficult when truth is staring us in the face.

The line is drawn.
Where do you stand?
The skies will be split in two and all will fall to the ground in reverence.
His glory will overtake the land.
Withdrawing now seems all too meaningless.

Time is short and days are numbered.
Repent.
Reward and consequence will be the final outcome of this world and all who inhabit it.

While all are crying, "Peace and safety." annihilation will transpire and
None shall escape from His fury.
The final judgment will be made.
This race was not created to fall into darkness, but be warned, narcissistic
Disposition will find one staring death in the face... staring death in the face.

His wrath will fall on all who oppose.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Opposition" by In The Midst Of Lions speak to the idea that there are consequences for the choices we make in life. The King of Kings is described as being both loving and just in His bestowal of rewards and consequences according to the choices we make. The lyrics urge listeners to choose to be devoted to the Lamb, which presumably means following a spiritual path, rather than continuing to follow the ways of the world. The consequences of our choices are described as being either accepting life or embracing death. The choice to follow the Lamb is presented as difficult, but ultimately the right one to make.

The lyrics also describe a coming moment of judgment, in which those who opposed the King of Kings will face His wrath. The line between those who have chosen to follow the Lamb and those who have chosen to oppose Him is drawn, and listeners are urged to consider where they stand. This judgment is described as being final and all-encompassing, with no one escaping His fury.

The lyrics of "Opposition" are a powerful call to action, urging listeners to make the choice to follow the Lamb before it is too late. They suggest that there are real consequences to our choices, and that the final judgment will be a moment of reckoning for all who have lived. The imagery of the skies splitting in two and His glory overtaking the land speaks to the power and majesty of the King of Kings, and the idea that He is a force to be reckoned with.

Line by Line Meaning

Reward and consequence will be the final outcome of this world and all who inhabit it.
The end result for everyone in this world will be based on their actions, whether positive or negative.

Loving but just is the King of Kings,
The ruler of all is both caring and fair.

Bestowing upon His creation according to the choice we make.
Our destiny is determined by the decisions we make during our time on earth.

Be devoted to the Lamb or continue following this world.
We must choose to either follow a righteous path or let ourselves be influenced by the corrupt ways of society.

Men shall reap what they sow, accepting life or embracing death.
The consequences of our actions are inevitable, and can lead to either a fulfilling life or a bleak one.

His wrath will fall on all who oppose.
Those who refuse to follow a virtuous path will face divine retribution.

Lucid choices made all too difficult when truth is staring us in the face.
Despite the obvious right course of action, human nature can make choosing wisely a difficult task.

The line is drawn.
A clear boundary has been established that will determine the final outcome for individuals.

Where do you stand?
Each person must choose on which side of the boundary they want to be.

The skies will be split in two and all will fall to the ground in reverence.
An unambiguous sign of divine intervention will occur, and all will react by submitting to its power.

His glory will overtake the land.
The power and awe of God will be so great that it will envelop every aspect of the physical world.

Withdrawing now seems all too meaningless.
It is prudent to make choices that align with moral values, and avoiding them is futile at this point.

Time is short and days are numbered.
Our days are limited, and it is imperative to make choices that align with virtues before it is too late.

Repent.
It is important to confess one's sins and change one's ways, as divine judgment is near.

While all are crying, "Peace and safety." annihilation will transpire and
It is easy to be complacent and believe that everything will be fine, but destruction and chaos can occur at any time.

None shall escape from His fury.
Those who chose to ignore virtue and morality will face unavoidable punishment.

The final judgment will be made.
Every individual will be evaluated based on their actions and choices, and receive their due consequences.

This race was not created to fall into darkness, but be warned, narcissistic
The human race has the capacity to uphold virtuous principles, but individuals must be careful not to let arrogance and selfishness lead them astray.

Disposition will find one staring death in the face... staring death in the face.
If we let our negative traits control us, we will face a bleak reality and inevitable punishment, and eventually death itself.

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