Nine Lashes is an American Christian alternative rock band from Birmingham,… Read Full Bio ↴Nine Lashes is an American Christian alternative rock band from Birmingham, Alabama formed in 2006. They independently released their first album, Escape, in 2009 before Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch brought them to the attention of Tooth & Nail Records. Upon signing to the label, the band recorded their second album World We View and released it on February 14, 2012. The album sold well, making several Billboard charts. The band released their third album, From Water to War on January 21, 2014. After a change in direction, the band released their fourth album, the electronica and Christian rock styled Ascend on March 11, 2016.

Never Back Down
Nine Lashes Lyrics

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From here all the world is a raging fire
I know You can see what I see
Well they'll have their way
Everyone breaking down
If we turn and we flee

All I know is I'd rather die than believe a lie (Live a lie)
I cannot follow the blind

We'll never back down
We will not relent
Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of
I see it coming
As we press on
We will not relent
Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of
I see it coming to life

These voices are making me lose my mind
I know You can hear what I hear
Well they'll have their way
Everyone's heart bled dry
If we turn and we flee

All I know is I'd rather die than believe a lie (Live a lie)
I cannot follow the blind

We'll never back down
We will not relent
Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of
I see it coming
As we press on
We will not relent
Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of
I see it coming to life

When darkness arrives
I cower and hide
But You found a way to pull me out
They come in the night
To take what is rightfully in the hands of every son and daughter

We'll never back down
We will not relent
Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of
I see it coming
As we press on
We will not relent
Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of

I see it coming to life
[x2]

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Nine Lashes's song Never Back Down suggests a world consumed by chaos and destruction. The singer states that the world is like a raging fire, and everyone seems to be breaking down with no one to offer any viable solutions. The lyrics conveyed the singer's message of hopelessness, and it appears that the singer is aware that only the truth can set them free. In the face of such overwhelming chaos, the singer would prefer to die than live a lie. That's how certain the singer is of the truth.

The chorus of the song operates like a reminder to the listener that they will never back down or relent, no matter what life throws at them. The singer is unwilling to follow in the steps of the blind, and they will proceed to fight for what is right until the day they dreamed of comes to life. The singer believes that a future is coming where dreams will become a reality, and they can see it coming as they press on.

Furthermore, the song's verses deal with how the screaming and shouting of other people are affecting the singer's mental state, making them feel like they are losing their minds. They know that God can hear all this, and it seems like He is the only one they can turn to in these trying times. The singer has realized that if they run away from their problems, they will only be left with a broken and dry heart.

Line by Line Meaning

From here all the world is a raging fire
Everything is falling apart and chaos reigns

I know You can see what I see
I have faith that you understand my perspective

Well they'll have their way
People in power will do what they want regardless of the consequences

Everyone breaking down
The world is filled with despair and hopelessness

If we turn and we flee
Giving up is not an option for us.

All I know is I'd rather die than believe a lie (Live a lie)
I am committed to truth above all else, even if it means risking my life.

I cannot follow the blind
I refuse to be led by those who are ignorant or manipulative.

We'll never back down
We are determined to keep fighting.

We will not relent
We will never give up.

Now or never, till the day that we dreamed of
This is our chance to create the future we want.

I see it coming
I have a vision for what's possible.

As we press on
We are moving forward, no matter what.

These voices are making me lose my mind
I am feeling overwhelmed and confused by conflicting ideas.

I know You can hear what I hear
I believe that you understand my struggles.

Everyone's heart bled dry
People have been wounded and are struggling to recover.

When darkness arrives
When things get really bad.

I cower and hide
I become afraid and withdrawn.

But You found a way to pull me out
I have someone who supports me and helps me get back on my feet.

They come in the night
Evil forces try to take advantage of people when they are vulnerable.

To take what is rightfully in the hands of every son and daughter
To rob people of their inherent worth and value.

I see it coming to life
I am witnessing my dreams becoming a reality.

Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: JARED MATTHEW LANKFORD, JEREMY MICHAEL DUNN, JERRY ADAM JEFFERSON, JONATHAN JEFFERSON, THOMAS NOAH TERRELL

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