Disciple - Horseshoes And Handgrenades Lyrics
Lyrics
Cast in a mold in the bed where you sleep
Emotions some awful kind of torture
You seem paralyzed by the ice in the veins
It's been weeks since I've seen your pretty face
Sometimes life starts throwing everything that it possibly can at you
Maybe it's time to pick it up piece by piece
And just start throwing it back
Lets roll
Aww now baby here we go again
It's gonna be the time of your life tonight
You better hold on tight now
We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it
Lets roll
Aww now baby here we go again
You will remember what you feel tonight
You better hold on tight now
We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it
Once it starts they just keep piling it on
Brick by brick, stone by stone
When they tried to hit your limits
It's time to take a sledge hammer
Start swinging
Lets roll
Aww now baby here we go again
It's gonna be the time of your life tonight
You better hold on tight now
We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it
Lets roll
Aww now baby here we go again
You will remember what you feel tonight
You better hold on tight now
We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it
Lets roll
Aww now baby here we go again
It's gonna be the time of your life tonight
You better hold on tight now
We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it
Lets roll
Aww now baby here we go again
You will remember what you feel tonight
You better hold on tight now
We're gonna make it, we're gonna make it
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Disciple - The Making Of Horseshoes & Handgrenades
Meaning & Inspiration
"Horseshoes and Handgrenades," released by Disciple on August 8, 2012, is a powerful anthem of resilience forged in the crucible of life's relentless challenges. The song confronts the feeling of being overwhelmed, of being "cast in a mold" and paralyzed by internal struggles. It speaks to the experience of facing relentless adversity, where "life starts throwing everything that it possibly can at you." Yet, instead of succumbing to despair, the core message is a call to arms, an invitation to not just endure but to actively fight back. This is encapsulated in the defiant declaration, "Maybe it's time to pick it up piece by piece / And just start throwing it back." The recurring chorus, "Lets roll... It's gonna be the time of your life tonight... We're gonna make it," isn't about reckless abandon but about a determined embrace of the struggle, a commitment to seize victory even in the midst of chaos.
The narrative of "Horseshoes and Handgrenades" finds profound resonance within the teachings of Scripture. The initial verses echo the sentiment of King David in Psalm 18:4-5, where he laments, "The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me." This feeling of being trapped and bombarded is a familiar human experience. However, the song quickly pivots, mirroring the faith that sustained David and countless others. When the lyrics state, "Once it starts they just keep piling it on / Brick by brick, stone by stone," it brings to mind the perseverance required by figures like Nehemiah, who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem despite intense opposition. His commitment, even when faced with relentless obstacles, is a testament to pushing forward when circumstances seem insurmountable. The powerful image of taking a "sledge hammer" to hit limits speaks directly to the divine strength we are promised when we feel weak. As 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 reminds us, "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." This song encourages that very act of spiritual warfare, transforming paralyzing circumstances into opportunities for divine empowerment. The repeated affirmation, "We're gonna make it," becomes a prayer and a declaration of faith, echoing the conviction found in Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Disciple's "Horseshoes and Handgrenades" is more than just a song; it’s a spiritual declaration, a vibrant reminder that even when life feels like a barrage of attacks, with God's strength, we are equipped not only to withstand but to emerge victorious, transforming hardship into a testament to His enduring grace.