Battle Cry
Michael Gungor Lyrics
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Oh oh, this is our battle cry
(repeat)
Sounds like thunder
The earth is shaking
A generation is marching strong
Our voices will be heard
Let the nations hear our song
Oh oh, this is our war cry
Oh oh, this is our battle cry
(repeat)
Feel the tremble
Heaven's raging
Hear the sound of a holy roar
He will not be stopped
His voice will be heard
This generation is the Lord's
The opening lines of "Battle Cry" by Michael Gungor, "Oh oh, this is our war cry/Oh oh, this is our battle cry", set the tone for the whole song. It is a call to arms, a declaration of intent, and a shout of defiance. The second verse refers to the sounds of thunder and an earthquake, which reflects the power and energy that the singer feels as part of a generation that is determined to push back against the forces that would stop them.
The chorus of the song repeats the opening lines, reinforcing the sense of purpose and urgency. The bridge, "Feel the tremble/Heaven's raging/Hear the sound of a holy roar", speaks to the spiritual dimension of the singer's struggle. The power comes not just from within but from a sense of divine support and encouragement. The final two lines bring it all together: "He will not be stopped/This generation is the Lord's". This is more than just a rallying cry for a group of people gathered together to fight a common enemy. It is a statement of faith and a promise that the singer will not give up in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh, this is our war cry
We are ready to fight for what we believe in and this is our cry of preparation
Oh oh, this is our battle cry
We are ready to engage in battle and this is the cry that will rally us
Sounds like thunder
Our battle cry sounds like a mighty force that cannot be ignored, like the sound of thunder
The earth is shaking
Our presence and our movement is causing the world to shake and take notice
A generation is marching strong
We are part of a strong and united generation that aims to create positive change in the world
We will not be stopped
No matter the challenges or obstacles we face, we will keep moving forward with determination
Our voices will be heard
We refuse to be silent, we will speak up and make our voices heard loud and clear
Let the nations hear our song
We have a message to share and we want the world to hear it
Feel the tremble
Our strength and power is so great that it creates a tremble, an earthquake-like energy that cannot be ignored
Heaven's raging
Our energy and power is so mighty that it reverberates even in heaven and stirs up the spirits above
Hear the sound of a holy roar
Our battle cry is so powerful and righteous that it echoes through the heavens and beyond
He will not be stopped
With God on our side, we cannot be defeated and we will keep moving forward with courage and faith
His voice will be heard
God's message of love and hope will be heard through our actions and our words
This generation is the Lord's
We are part of a divine plan and we will work towards creating a better world for all, guided by God's love and wisdom
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.