The Walls
Steve Swanson Lyrics


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Joshua was a man
The Lord gave a plan
To move on into the Promised Land

He crossed over the river Jordan
God delivered the enemy into his hands
The trumpet sound it'll shake the ground
As the children of God marched round and round
So they marched seven times around the city
And with a mighty shout

The walls came a tumbling down,
Yeah, the walls came a tumbling down, down
Yeah, the walls came a tumbling down

Paul and Silas were sent to jail
They didn't cry, weep or wail

They began to sing in the midst of their song
The whole earth shook and it didn't take long
Those prison doors couldn't stay shut
Because the power of God opened them up
And with a mighty praise, with their voices raised
The walls came a tumbling down,
Yeah, the walls came a tumbling down, down
Yeah, the walls came a tumbling down

Joshua was a man
The Lord gave a plan
To move on into the Promised Land

He crossed over the river Jordan
God delivered the enemy into his hands
The trumpet sound it'll shake the ground
As the children of God marched round and round
So they marched seven times around the city
And with a mighty shout
The walls came a tumbling down,
Yeah, the walls came a tumbling down, down
Yeah, the walls came a tumbling down

Breakthrough!
Breakthrough!
Breakthrough!
Breakthrough!




Breakthrough!
Breakthrough!

Overall Meaning

The song "The Walls" by Steve Swanson is a powerful reminder of the biblical story of Joshua and the fall of the walls of Jericho, as well as the story of Paul and Silas' imprisonment and miraculous release. The lyrics illustrate the power of faith and praise in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and the belief that with God's help, anything is possible. Joshua's story serves as an inspiring example of the rewards that come with obedience to God's plan, and the importance of trusting in His power to overcome any obstacle. The song also highlights the story of Paul and Silas, who, despite being locked in a prison cell, continued to praise God and experienced a miraculous release.


The lyrics of the song are presented in a powerful and energetic fashion. The verses describe the biblical stories of Joshua and Paul and Silas, while the chorus repeats the phrase "the walls came a tumbling down" as a refrain, underscoring the powerful theme of the song. The song offers a message of hope, encouragement and empowerment, inviting listeners to trust in God and to believe in the power of faith and praise.


Overall, "The Walls" is a song that offers a powerful message of hope, inspiration and encouragement. By remembering the biblical stories of Joshua and Paul and Silas, the song reminds listeners that with faith and obedience, it is possible to overcome any obstacle and achieve breakthrough in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Joshua was a man
This line introduces the story of Joshua and how he played a major role in accomplishing God's plan.


The Lord gave a plan
God gave Joshua a specific plan on how to conquer the Promised Land despite the enemy standing in his way.


To move on into the Promised Land
The mission was to proceed into the Promised Land which had been promised to the people of Israel by God.


He crossed over the river Jordan
Joshua led the people to cross over the river Jordan as a part of their journey towards the Promised Land.


God delivered the enemy into his hands
With God's divine power and guidance, Joshua and his army were able to defeat their enemies and achieve victory.


The trumpet sound it'll shake the ground
Something momentous is about to happen, signified by the fanfare of trumpets and shaking of the ground.


As the children of God marched round and round
God's people marched around the city, following God's instructions and waiting for His miracle.


So they marched seven times around the city
As God commanded, they had to circle the city seven times to ensure that the walls came tumbling down.


And with a mighty shout
After carrying out God's instructions, the people cheered and rejoiced with a loud cry, signaling their faith and trust in God.


The walls came a tumbling down,
This line demonstrates the triumph of God's plan and His people's faith in Him. As a result, the walls of the city fell down and victory was theirs.


Paul and Silas were sent to jail
The story shifts to the story of Paul and Silas, who were imprisoned for preaching the gospel of Christ.


They didn't cry, weep or wail
Despite being in jail under harsh conditions, Paul and Silas put their faith in God and didn't complain or weaken.


They began to sing in the midst of their song
Paul and Silas used their faith to sing, pray and worship God while being imprisoned.


The whole earth shook and it didn't take long
God's power was so great that an earthquake occurred, freeing not only Paul and Silas but all the prisoners at the jail.


Those prison doors couldn't stay shut
Through prayer, singing and faith, the prison doors were opened by the power of God.


Because the power of God opened them up
Everything that had happened was due to the power of God and His hand in the situation.


And with a mighty praise, with their voices raised
The whole experience humbled Paul and Silas, who praised God and lifted their voices in sincere thanksgiving and worship.


Breakthrough!
This invokes a call to action, pushing listeners to have faith in God and strive to break through their struggles.


Breakthrough!
Again, the word call to action intensifies, stressing the importance of a breakthrough.


Breakthrough!
A final confirmation of this message, with a tone of triumph and victory.




Writer(s): steve swanson

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Comments from YouTube:

Amanda Gibbons

Thanks for posting this song Fred, love it. Let's all get up and shout praises to the LORD.

Sharri Ellis

We sing that song today at my cousin's funeral today. It was her favorite song.

Heygrams [ grams]

YES yes that's exactly where I am ...love this prophetic sound s

Jonathan Thompson

beautiful I feel Him inside more strongly.

Cisco Kid

Steve thanks for leading us in worship at the School of Healing and Impartation in Castlerock this week. Im am set now to change the atmosphere. woohoo 8^)

ene unobe

God is greater than my enemies

Matthew White

love the swan-man..
"Are you making fun of my daughter"

Esto

What genre of music is this

jason mead

I know him

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