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.

Tongues Of Fire
In The Midst Of Lions Lyrics

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With tongues of fire,
Every man shall hear.
With tongues of fire,
Every man shall hear.
The Son has risen,
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!
Spirit descend for our work is not done here!
Tongues of fire (fire)
Spew forth and let these men hear!
Tongues of fire (fire)
Spew forth and let these men hear!
Spirit descend!
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!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to In The Midst Of Lions' song Tongues Of Fire speak to the power of the Holy Spirit and the message of Jesus Christ. The repeated refrain of "with tongues of fire, every man shall hear" references the Biblical account of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit appeared as tongues of fire and enabled the apostles to speak in different languages to spread the gospel message. The song emphasizes the importance of sharing this message and the urgency of doing so, with the repeated call for the Holy Spirit to "descend" and for "these men" to hear.

The second stanza speaks to the sacrifice of Jesus, with the lines "blood and tears were not shed in vain, but they were shed with a purpose in mind." This emphasizes the Christian belief that Jesus' death and resurrection were not meaningless or accidental, but that they had a specific purpose in bringing salvation to humanity. The final lines of the song, "the Son has risen and the end is near," convey a sense of urgency and impending judgment for those who have not accepted the message of Christ.

Overall, Tongues Of Fire is a powerful and passionate call to share the gospel message with the world, driven by a conviction that this is the most important work that can be done. The references to Pentecost and the sacrifice of Jesus emphasize the deep roots of this message and the sense of urgency that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

With tongues of fire,
Using powerful and impactful language,

Every man shall hear.
Everyone will be impacted by the message,

The Son has risen,
Jesus has been resurrected,

Every man shall hear.
His message will reach all people,

Blood and tears were not shed in vain,
Sacrifices were made for a purpose,

But they were shed with a purpose in mind.
They were made intentionally to serve a goal,

Blood and tears were not shed in vain.
Their value and meaning were not lost,

Spirit descend for our work is not done here!
We need divine guidance to continue our mission,

Tongues of fire (fire)
Again, using impactful and powerful words,

Spew forth and let these men hear!
Spread the message to those who need to hear it,

Tongues of fire (fire)
Again, using impactful and powerful words,