The album begins with the laid back Time and Time. If it were not for the industrial noises that appear, this might pass for a pop track. The simple lyric from Graham, coupled with Conway's ghostly vocal textures create an effective 'voice', something of a contrast to the previous Dome release. Back to Back is less melodic but more energetic, highlighting Price's ethnic drumming style which appears in several other tracks.
Back to Back
P'o Lyrics
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He's coming back for me and you
3x
It's the low down, the showdown, brothers ready to throw down
No need for us to go down the truth is what we know now
That we have life through my Lord Christ Jesus
No one can love you more than to do the things that He did
So give Him your pass so that He can start to mold ya
Spiritual war, it's a spiritual bout
And we're the first ones in P.O.D. and we're the last ones out
He's coming back
He's coming back for me and you
The lyrics to P.O.D.'s "Back to Back" convey a message of spiritual warfare and the need for Christians to stay strong, faithful, and ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ. The song begins with the declaration that Jesus is coming back, not just for one or two people, but for everyone. The repetition of this line emphasizes the urgency of the message, reminding listeners that time is running out and preparation is necessary for what's to come.
The second verse delves into the battles that Christians face in the world, both physical and spiritual. The "low down" refers to the low points and difficult moments in life, while the "showdown" suggests a confrontation with an adversary. The line "brothers ready to throw down" can be interpreted as a call to arms or a declaration of readiness to stand up for one's faith. However, the lyrics quickly pivot to a more peaceful message: there's no need to go down in defeat because the truth is on their side.
The chorus comes back with the reminder that Jesus Christ is the key to victory, and that no one can love us more than He does. The lyrics encourage the listener to surrender their life to Jesus, allowing Him to shape and mold them into a "hardcore Christian soldier." The last verse repeats the message that spiritual warfare is a reality, but that P.O.D. is not afraid to fight, even if they are the first ones in and the last ones out.
Overall, "Back to Back" is a powerful call to action for Christians, encouraging them to stay strong and ready for whatever comes their way. The lyrics acknowledge the challenges that life brings, but ultimately express hope and confidence in Jesus Christ and His ability to bring victory.
Line by Line Meaning
He's coming back
The return of Jesus is imminent
He's coming back for me and you
We will all be judged and only those who have faith in Jesus will be saved
It's the low down, the showdown, brothers ready to throw down
Life is full of challenges, but with Jesus on our side, we are ready to face them
No need for us to go down the truth is what we know now
We have found the truth in Jesus, so we don't need to follow the false paths of the world
That we have life through my Lord Christ Jesus
Our salvation and eternal life come from having faith in Jesus as our savior
No one can love you more than to do the things that He did
Jesus' love for us is unconditional and he sacrificed everything to save us
So give Him your pass so that He can start to mold ya
We need to surrender to Jesus so that he can transform us and make us better people
Full fledget, dedicated, gardcore, Christian soldier
We are committed to living a life of faith and fighting the spiritual battles that come our way
Spiritual war, it's a spiritual bout
Life is not just physical, but also involves a spiritual battle between good and evil
And we're the first ones in P.O.D. and we're the last ones out
We are dedicated to spreading the message of Jesus through our music and will continue to do so until the end
He's coming back
The return of Jesus is imminent
He's coming back for me and you
We will all be judged and only those who have faith in Jesus will be saved
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARCOS CURIEL, MARK TRAA DANIELS, NOAH BERNARDO, PAUL J. SANDOVAL
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