There are at least 5 bands known as Messengers: 1.) A new wave duo from U… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 bands known as Messengers: 1.) A new wave duo from United Kingdom.
2.) An American thrash band, 3.) a Christian group, 4.) 70s German jazz rock band.
5.) 60s Motown band, )
1.) Messengers were a new wave duo from United Kingdom active from 1981 - 1984 consisting of David Mitchell and Colin King. They were produced by Midge Ure, and were the support of Ultravox on tour during those years. The band released several singles during those years and in 2004 the album It's Been Twenty Years, Let's Try Turning Up The Volume was released. An album containing od and new material.

2.) Texas thrash band Messengers pulled no punches this year when they charged onto the Dallas heavy music scene. In the band's own words they "just want to be heard," and playing music in the vein of Crowbar, Pantera, and Agnostic Front will get the job done.

Messengers' hometown, Dallas is known for producing heavy music from the likes Pantera, so it's not unusual that a hardcore band from "The City of Hate" could cross over so seamlessly. Childhood friends Noah, TK, Andy, and brothers Chad and Chance have set in motion an unstoppable sound. High energy, fast-paced, driving tracks dominate Anthems, the band's first EP, and spot-on gang vocals punctuate the songs with uncompromising strength.

Messengers are stalwart supporters of the thrash sounds of yesteryear, but to call Messengers' sound a throwback is to not realize the full potential of the second coming of 80s and 90s hardcore and thrash.

Anthems will be released on Strike First Records November 2010.

3) All it takes is a mixture of dedication, brotherhood, talent, and faith to bring together five individuals who seek the same musical goal. It can be seen time and time again across the ever-evolving musical timeline. But to convey a message through song that is much deeper than just words on a page, a message that tells more than the average lyricist can compile, could take a lifetime to accomplish. Playing in front of a screaming crowd may be the easiest aspect for this group, because these individuals are out to do much, much more. Messengers is a group of five Christ-driven musicians that believe in a story that many have found to be worth telling. But they aim to do it with their own style, backed by their relentless belief in each other, and with God as their driving force. You never know quite what to expect from these tenacious and talented musical minds. Although you may hear influences from some of your other favorite bands, Messengers aims to bring something new to the table. Within their soaring melodies you will find yourself awash in a whirlwind experience, but their crunchy breakdowns and drum sampling will bring you back down and shake you to your core...not to mention a haunting and inspiring lyrical experience. Within everyone's life there is a story of not only happiness and joy but of pain and anguish. When five spirit-filled musicians mix their own experiences into the inspiring story they aim to tell, it can touch the hearts of every person that is exposed to the experience. And that is exactly what Messengers aims to do.

4) Messengers were a jazz-rock band from Berlin, Germany that recorded 4 records in the 1970s.

5) Originally from Milwaukee, they cut Midnight Hour/Hard Hard Year (U.S.A. 866) at Chicago's U.S.A. Studios in 1967. Almost immediately afterwards they signed to Motown records, becoming the first white group to do so. However, with the U.S.A. 866 release doing pretty well, the record company needed someone to promote it, so they signed Michael and The Messengers from Boston and re-recorded Midnight Hour with a different flip side. The Messengers had a lean spell at Motown but eventually re-emerged with further recordings on its Rare Earth label.
The personnnel listed comprise the "Milwaukee Messengers" who were responsible for the recordings above but who are also inextricably tangled up with the other Messengers/Michael and The Messengers groups, originating from Minnesota and Massachusetts. Gary Myers had made a comprehensive attempt to unravel this Gordian knot in his excellent book on Wisconsin fifties and sixties bands 'Do You Hear That Beat' (Hummingbird Pub. 1994, ISBN 0-9643073-9-1) and with whose permission the personnel and discography above has been clarified.
Both sides of their privately-pressed 45 on Home Made can be heard on A Journey To Tyme, Vol. 5.

Giants
Messengers Lyrics

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Giants do die
The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Giants they die
Just walk around the Jericho Wall

Now we come in Your name
And we stand on Your Word
What is loosed in the heavens

Will be loosed on Earth

Now we come in Your name
And we stand on Your Word
What is loosed in the heavens
Will be loosed on Earth

Let God arise, Giants die!

Giants do die
The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Giants they die
Just walk around the Jericho Wall

Now we come in Your name
And we stand on Your Word
What is loosed in the heavens
Will be loosed on Earth

Now we come in Your name
And we stand on Your Word
What is loosed in the heavens
Will be loosed on Earth

Let God arise, Giants die!

Your praise will bring down stronghold
When you praise, you will see miracles
Just pray when things seem impossible
And the King of Glory
Will show His Glory

Let God arise, Giants die!

Giants, do die
The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Giants they die
Just walk around the Jericho Wall

Now we come in Your name
And we stand on Your Word
What is loosed in the heavens
Will be loosed on Earth

Now we come in Your name
And we stand on Your Word
What is loosed in the heavens
Will be loosed on Earth

Let God arise, Giants die!

When you praise
When you praise
When you praise
They gotta come down

When you praise
When you praise
When you praise
They gotta come down

When you worship
When you worship
When you worship
They gotta come down

When you worship
When you worship
When you worship
They gotta come down

When you shout
Just shout
When you shout
They gotta come down

When you shout
Just shout
When you shout
They gotta come down

They gotta come down
They gotta come down
They gotta come down
They gotta come down

They gotta come down
They gotta come down
They gotta come down
They gotta come down

Let God arise, Giants die!

Overall Meaning

The song "Giants" by Messengers is a song of faith about overcoming the obstacles and challenges in life, depicted as giants in the lyrics. The song suggests that faith, prayer, and worship can bring victory over the toughest of circumstances, as long as one stands firm in the Word of God.

The opening chorus affirms the fundamental message of the song: that giants can fall despite their size and strength. The use of the metaphor of the Jericho Wall from the Bible is a reference to when the Israelites were given instructions to walk around the wall seven times and shout to bring it down. The lyrics suggest that the same principle applies to any giant, as long as one enters in faith and stands on the Word of God.

The verse and bridge part of the song talk about the power of praise and worship. The lyrics acknowledge that praising God can bring down strongholds and make miracles happen, as long as one has faith in Him. The song encourages listeners to shout out in faith when they face their giants, as doing so will bring them down.

Overall, "Giants" by Messengers is a song of perseverance, faith, and trust in God's power. It is a song that encourages listeners to stand firm in their faith, no matter how big or insurmountable their problems seem.

Line by Line Meaning

Giants do die
Even the most powerful entities can be defeated.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall
The more powerful one becomes, the greater their eventual downfall will be.

Giants they die
No one is invincible.

Just walk around the Jericho Wall
Even a seemingly insurmountable obstacle can be overcome with faith and determination.

Now we come in Your name
We are here to represent and honor You.

And we stand on Your Word
We have faith in Your teachings and guidance.

What is loosed in the heavens
The power of the divine.

Will be loosed on Earth
It will manifest in our world and have an impact on our lives.

Let God arise, Giants die!
We believe in the power of God to overcome any obstacle.

Your praise will bring down stronghold
Expressing our gratitude and admiration for You can bring about change and weaken opposing forces.

When you praise, you will see miracles
Acknowledging and celebrating the divine can lead to extraordinary events.