Out Of Darkness
In The Midst Of Lions Lyrics
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This darkness I roam.
Searching for deliverance from this dark void.
Searching for deliverance from this dark void.
This journey attempted by my own will has never been complete.
Marching onward, once more, blind in this place.
My life has no meaning.
With blistered hands clasped,
What is my purpose?
Where is my meaning?
What is my purpose?
Where is my meaning?
A voice calls out bringing sight to my eyes.
"Follow me and I will show you the light."
A voice calls out bringing sight to my eyes.
"Follow me and I will show you the light."
I will pull you from this horrid place and bring you a new life.
Out of darkness and into the light I tread on with my Saviour.
I am now one of God's chosen.
Declaring praises of He who has called me out.
Out of darkness and into the light I tread on with my Saviour.
I am now one of God's chosen men.
The opening lines of "Out of Darkness" by In The Midst Of Lions set the tone for a deeply personal and spiritual journey out of hopelessness and despair. The singer is lost in a dark void, searching for deliverance from the emptiness of their life. Even though they have attempted to find a way out on their own, they have never been successful. They feel completely alone, with no purpose or meaning in their existence. The symbolism of walking through darkness underscores the idea of being consumed by the shadows of doubt and uncertainty.
The turning point in the song comes when the singer hears a voice that brings sight to their eyes. The voice offers to guide them out of the darkness and into the light of a new life. The voice is identified as the Savior, with the singer declaring that they are now one of God's chosen. This is a powerful message of hope and redemption that speaks to the power of faith and spiritual transformation. The idea that one can be pulled from the depths of suffering and given a new life is a central theme in many religious traditions, and it is captured beautifully in this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone and hopeless,
Feeling isolated and without hope,
This darkness I roam.
Continuing to struggle through this darkness,
Searching for deliverance from this dark void.
Looking for a way to escape this emptiness and despair,
This journey attempted by my own will has never been complete.
Attempting to make progress on my own, but always falling short,
Marching onward, once more, blind in this place.
Continuing to move forward, but still unable to see clearly or find direction,
My life has no meaning.
Feeling like my existence is without purpose or significance,
With blistered hands clasped,
Holding onto hope with everything I have,
I fall to my knees.
Surrendering to the realization that I cannot do this on my own,
What is my purpose?
Questioning the reason for my existence,
Where is my meaning?
Wondering what gives my life significance or value,
A voice calls out bringing sight to my eyes.
Hearing a new message of hope and clarity,
"Follow me and I will show you the light."
Inviting me to follow a new path that leads to truth and freedom,
I will pull you from this horrid place and bring you a new life.
Promising to rescue me from this despair and give me a fresh start,
Out of darkness and into the light I tread on with my Saviour.
Stepping out of the darkness and into a new life with a guide and companion,
I am now one of God's chosen.
Believing that I have been selected by a higher power for a unique purpose,
Declaring praises of He who has called me out.
Expressing gratitude and praise for the one who has rescued me,
Out of darkness and into the light I tread on with my Saviour.
Continuing to move forward in hope and faith with the one who has saved me,
I am now one of God's chosen men.
Recognizing my identity as a person who has been chosen and transformed by a higher power.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Awaken The Dawn
"I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts
Men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
They spread a net for my feet I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path but they have fallen into it themselves.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn."
[Psalm 57:4-8]
2. Tongues Of Fire
With tongues of fire, every man shall hear!
The Son has risen, every man shall hear!
Blood and tears were not shed in vain.
But they were shed with a purpose in mind.
Blood and tears were not shed in vain.
Spirit descend for our work is not done here.
Tongues of fire spew forth and let these men hear.
SPIRIT DESCEND!
With tongues of fire, every man shall hear!
The Son has risen, every man shall hear!
The Son has risen, and the end is near!
3. Out Of Darkness
Alone and hopeless, this darkness I roam.
Searching for deliverance from this dark void.
Searching for deliverance from this dark void.
This journey attempted by my own will has never been complete.
Marching onward, once more, blind in this place.
My life has no meaning.
With blistered hands clasped, I fall to my knees.
What is my purpose? Where is my meaning? What is my purpose?
Where is my meaning?
A voice calls out bringing sight to my eyes. "Follow me and I will show you the light."
A voice calls out bringing sight to my eyes. "Follow me and I will show you the light."
I will pull you from this horrid place and bring you a new life.
Out of darkness and into the light I tread on with my Saviour.
I am now one of Gods chosen.
Declaring praises of He who has called me out.
Out of darkness and into the light I tread on with my Saviour.
I am now one of Gods chosen men.
4. Field Of Blood
Now you stand upon the ground where the betrayer met his end.
He took his life on the field of blood.
By his own hand he has brought on an excruciating end.
He took his life on the field of blood.
Memories of the events that compose the last days of his life cloud his eyes.
And will not be forgotten, for they re burned in his mind... in his mind.
For Satan did penetrate the darkest corners of his mind.
Thoughts of betrayal.
Betrayal that brought my Saviour's life to a close.
Thoughts of betrayal.
Betrayal that found a price in silver.
But in this decomposing world of now, this resembles a shell of my life.
But in this decomposing world of now, this resembles a shell of my life.
Why are my actions not what I know to be righteous?
My Saviour's blood is now on my hands.
Why are my actions not what I know to be righteous?
My Saviour's blood is now on my hands.
I am the betrayer.
I am the betrayer.
It is my sin that holds him to that cross.
I don't deserve what You have done for me... have done for me.
But through Your grace and Your love You have saved me.
You have saved me.
5. Paid In Full
Your life is not your own!
This life is not your own, you were bought for a price.
Therefore honor our God with your body and mind.
Before your own eyes this truth was present, yet you ignore it.
Sin has taken hold of our world and all that is in it.
A Saviour is required, blood is required.
Wake up!
You were bought for a price.
Wake up!
You were bought for a price.
The king will say to those on His right, come you who are blessed by my Father.
Take your inheritance.
Those on his left shall hear these words: Depart from me I never knew you.
Depart from me I never knew you.
Descend into the fire.
Descend into the fire.
Do not let this be the end of you!
Do not let this be the end of you!
6. Manifesto
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.
7. Crucifixion And Burial
[Instrumental]
8. He Is Risen
Bring him forth, this Son of Man, this King of Kings, this Saviour of Men!
His crimes are punishable by death!
CRUCIFY! CRUCIFY!
Take him from my sight!
Take him from my sight!
Take him from my sight!
Take him from my sight!
To my left is a dead man.
To my right he will live on.
In three days I will rebuild what today I will destroy.
My God, why have You forsaken me?
My God, why have You forsaken me? ...forsaken me? ...forsaken me?
Now His life has reached its end, He died with a cause.
Now His life has reached its end.
With grace that can fill the ocean and love that knows no bounds.
With grace that can fill the oceans and love that knows no bounds.
Examining an empty tomb, no answers are found for them.
Where is the man they call the Christ?
What have you done with Him?
I have done nothing!
All prophecies are fulfilled!
He is risen!
He is risen!
He is risen!
He is risen!
9. Herod's Demise
A diabolical ruler has arisen to corrupt this Holy Land, with lies deceit and violence he will reign.
His heart will be filled with hate and he will show no mercy for the weak, with lies deceit and violence he will reign.
Through spiteful action, the blood of righteous men will spill upon the earth.
Ignorant of the end that awaits his wretched life.
His blasphemies are heard by the Father and will never be ignored.
@ItsFinigan
This band has done a lot of good work.
@rahbeat9785
underrated forgotten band
@Avisus69
Literally shivers down my entire body in the beginning
@MatthewsTrueShow
I miss playing with these guys. Such a banger album, solid from start ro finish.
@AlexanderLopez-ec4bo
I love this Album! \m/
I miss you guys.. :"
@hector0883
beautiful art
@ogloc6308
He is Risen!
@jeremydiaz5172
This whole album on speed 1.25 is KNARLY
@777SFINN777
Great music. I wish i could see you guys play.
@hunterwilliams8923
Saw them in 2011 with For Today and Chelsea Grin. Not into this type of metal anymore but they were very good live.