Carman - Satan, Bite the Dust Lyrics
Lyrics
Party's over, shut it down,
I'm huntin' for someone y'all
He's a lyin' thievin'rattlesnake
and he's broken every law
He's terrorized the lives
of men and he's under arrest
because I've been sent
with a warrant from the body of Christ
-Well, tell me what it says then! -
"Satan, bite the dust!"
Every one of you unclean spirits,
I'm runnin' you outta town
Depression, strife,
disease and fear, your posse's goin' down
-Boy, last tenderfoot who
talked that big we sent him home in a box -
But I know who I am
through Jesus Christ so I talk to you demons like dogs
Satan you coward, you molester of souls,
I command you to appear
You're hidin' from the presence of God but
I can feel your fear from here
-You rattled my chain, boy, long enough, you
got something in your craw? -
A praying church wants you to know
- Know what? -
Your kingdom's gonna fall
-There's gonna be
trouble here tonight -
Chorus(1):
'Cause I represent a
whole new breed of Christian of today
And I'm authorized and
deputized to blow you clean away
I've got a message to
deliver from One who's true and just
We'll spit in your eye,
you father of lies
Satan, bite the dust!
-Boy, you gonna take me on and my unholy herd?-
Not only take you on, but
take you out by the Spirit and the Word
One by one you'll drop
like flies under foot and in the ground
Because greater is He who is in me
than the snake I'm starin' down
You demon of alcoholism,
you'll be the first to go
There's deliverance from you
through Jesus Christ, so, hit the road!
You spirit of infirmity,
you ain't welcome here no more
We lay hands on the sick
and they recover so, out the door!
You demon of false religion,
you've preyed on minds so simple
I bind the spirit of your songs,
so el kabong!
Play that in your temple!
Now Satan you're next in line,
I'm gonna hit you where it hurts
'Cause I'm tired of you in
my family and I'm tired
of you in my church
I'm not my own,
I'm bought with a price,
I'm a Holy Ghost filled man
And I'm tollin' the bell of
your eternal destruction
'cross the land
Chorus(2):
'Cause I represent a
whole new breed of Christian of today
And I'm authorized and
deputized to blow you clean away
I've got a weapon with
two bullets that overcome all sin and crud
One bullet is called the word of my testimony,
and the other one's called The Blood
Satan, bite the dust!
Bite the dust!
Well how do you feel about that, devil?
-I'm afeelin' mighty low-
Good!
Video
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Meaning & Inspiration
Carman’s “Satan, Bite the Dust,” released on December 7, 1993, from his dynamic album *Addicted to Jesus*, is far more than a simple track; it’s a full-throttle, theatrical declaration of spiritual warfare set to a pulsating beat. Carman, known for his unique blend of music, drama, and evangelism, crafted this song as a vibrant, auditory portrayal of the Christian’s authority over the forces of darkness. It immediately plunges into a high-stakes scenario, painting the spiritual realm as a tangible battleground where believers are not passive observers but deputized agents of Christ, armed and ready to confront evil head-on. This isn't just a song to be heard; it's a call to understand and exercise the power inherent in a life dedicated to Jesus.
At its core, “Satan, Bite the Dust” is a bold articulation of the biblical truth that believers possess divine authority over the enemy. Carman embodies a character who has been "sent with a warrant from the body of Christ," directly challenging the dominion of Satan. This imagery resonates deeply with Luke 10:19, where Jesus declares, "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you." The song extends this concept, identifying various spiritual strongholds—depression, strife, disease, fear, alcoholism, infirmity, and false religion—as targets for this divinely granted authority. It’s a powerful reminder that these are not merely personal struggles but often manifestations of spiritual oppression that can be resisted and overcome through Christ.
The song’s intensity is further amplified by its direct and unyielding language towards evil. Carman’s persona doesn’t politely suggest; he commands, binds, and casts out, echoing the example of Jesus and His disciples in the Gospels. When he declares, "I know who I am through Jesus Christ so I talk to you demons like dogs," it’s a profound statement of identity rooted in Colossians 2:10, which states believers "have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority." The track drives home the point that the power dwelling within a believer is superior to any evil influence, drawing strength from 1 John 4:4: "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." This truth empowers a confrontational stance, stripping the enemy of any perceived power and exposing his defeat already sealed by Christ's victory on the cross, as mentioned in Colossians 2:15 where Christ disarmed the powers and authorities.
Central to the message of "Satan, Bite the Dust" is the arsenal available to believers in this spiritual conflict. Carman speaks of confronting evil "by the Spirit and the Word," emphasizing the foundational elements of Christian warfare found in Ephesians 6:17, which identifies the "sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." He also highlights the power of a "praying church," aligning with James 5:16, where "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." The song climaxes with the powerful declaration of having "a weapon with two bullets that overcome all sin and crud: One bullet is called the word of my testimony, and the other one’s called The Blood." This is a direct echo of Revelation 12:11, "They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony," underscoring the profound, enduring power of personal witness combined with the atoning sacrifice of Christ. It’s a comprehensive framework for how believers can actively engage and triumph in spiritual battles, not through their own strength, but through the indwelling Holy Spirit and the finished work of Jesus.
Ultimately, "Satan, Bite the Dust" is an anthem of empowerment for the Christian walk. It reminds believers that they are "not my own, I'm bought with a price," a reference to 1 Corinthians 6:20, and that this redemption comes with a mandate for spiritual victory. Carman's energetic delivery and the song's narrative structure encourage a proactive, fearless approach to faith, challenging Christians to rise up and claim the deliverance and authority that are theirs in Christ. It’s a timeless declaration that evil’s kingdom is destined to fall, and that through a Holy Ghost-filled life grounded in the Word and covered by the Blood, believers can indeed tell Satan to "bite the dust" and witness true transformation in their lives and communities.