Back to the Blood
Pam Thum Lyrics


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This world's in a panic
It's out of control
People running frantic
And they don't know where to go
It's a bad situation
But one thing I know
There's a river of healing
That can set us free
Beyond the confusion of a world in need

We've got to get back to the blood of the Lamb
Back to the blood where the power began
It's time to stand beneath
The crimson flood once again
We've got to get back to the blood
The blood of the Lamb

We look for solutions
In the wisdom of man
But it's just an illusion
Just a slight of the hand
You see, we're constantly learning
But we don't understand
There's a river of healing
That can set us free
Beyond all the logic and philosophy

We've got to get back to the blood of the Lamb
Back to the blood where the power began
It's time to stand beneath
The crimson flood once again
We've got to get back to the blood
The blood of the Lamb

Get away from tradition
Get away from the lies
Get more than religion
A little less compromise
Get back to the river
And away from the pride
Oh, to the Forgiver
And His bleeding side

Back to the blood of the Lamb, oh-oh...
Back to the blood where the power began
It's time to stand beneath
The crimson flood once again
We've got to get back to the blood
Back to the blood
Back to the blood

We've got to get back to the blood of the Lamb
We've got to get back to the blood
Where the power began
It's time to stand beneath
The crimson flood once again
Back to the blood

We've got to get back to the blood of the Lamb
You see, we've got to get back to the blood
Where the power began
It's time to stand beneath
The crimson flood once again




We've got to get back to the blood
The blood of the Lamb, yeah

Overall Meaning

In "Back to the Blood," Pam Thum addresses the chaos and confusion of the world and the importance of returning to the healing power of the blood of Jesus Christ. The first verse portrays a world in panic, with people scrambling for answers and a way out of their desperate situation. The solution, Thum suggests, is to tap into the power of the river of healing - a metaphor for the grace and mercy of God - and find freedom beyond the confusion of the world. The chorus is a call to action, urging listeners to return to the power of the blood and stand beneath its crimson flood. This refers to the sacrificial blood that Jesus shed on the cross as atonement for the sins of humanity.


The second verse continues the theme of humanity seeking solutions in the knowledge and wisdom of man, but ultimately realizing that true healing and freedom can only come from divine intervention. The river of healing again appears as a source of hope beyond the limited scope of human understanding. Thum urges listeners to get away from traditional thinking and the lies of the world, and instead embrace the Forgiver and His bleeding side - a reference to Jesus' death on the cross and the power of his sacrifice.


"Back to the Blood" is an inspiring call to return to the basics of faith and the transformative power of the gospel. Thum's lyrics offer a powerful reminder of the need to look beyond the confusion of the world and seek the healing power of God's grace and mercy.


Line by Line Meaning

This world's in a panic
The world is currently in a state of confusion and chaos


It's out of control
The current state of the world is beyond our ability to manage or regulate


People running frantic
Individuals are feeling stressed and scared by the uncertain state of the world


And they don't know where to go
People are lost and unsure of what actions to take to improve the situation


It's a bad situation
The current state of the world is not good


But one thing I know
Despite this, the singer has faith in one particular solution


There's a river of healing
There exists a powerful force that can heal the world


That can set us free
This force can liberate us from the current state of fear and confusion


Beyond the confusion of a world in need
This solution transcends the current state of the world and offers a way out


We look for solutions
As humans, we search for answers to the problems we face


In the wisdom of man
We tend to rely on rational thinking and logic to solve our problems


But it's just an illusion
However, these solutions are ultimately unsatisfying


Just a slight of the hand
They are mere tricks meant to distract us from the real solution


You see, we're constantly learning
As individuals and as a society, we are always growing and evolving


But we don't understand
However, despite this growth, we still struggle with finding true understanding


Get away from tradition
We need to let go of outdated ways of thinking and doing things


Get away from the lies
We need to reject falsehoods and seek truth instead


Get more than religion
Religion may not be enough to provide the answers we seek


A little less compromise
We need to be stronger in our convictions and not settle for half-measures


Get back to the river
We need to return to the source of healing


And away from the pride
We need to let go of our egos and embrace humility


Oh, to the Forgiver
The artist is referring to God, who can forgive us and heal us


And His bleeding side
This is a reference to Jesus, who bled on the cross for humanity's sins


We've got to get back to the blood of the Lamb
The Lamb refers to Jesus, and the blood refers to his sacrifice on the cross


Back to the blood where the power began
The power to heal the world began with Jesus's sacrifice


It's time to stand beneath
It's time for us to humble ourselves and seek God's healing


The crimson flood once again
The crimson flood refers to Jesus's blood washing away our sins


We've got to get back to the blood,
Once again, the artist emphasizes the need to seek healing through Jesus's sacrifice


Get back to the blood
Reiterating the need to return to Jesus's sacrifice as the solution to the world's problems


You see, we've got to get back to the blood
The singer is speaking directly to the listener and emphasizing the importance of seeking healing through Jesus


Where the power began
Repeating the idea that the solution to the world's problems lies in Jesus's sacrifice


The blood of the Lamb, yeah
Once again emphasizing the need to turn to Jesus as the source of healing




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