for KING & COUNTRY - Amen Lyrics
Lyrics
[Joel Smallbone:]
Count to three and say a prayer
Down for love and up for air
Underwater, overjoyed
Water for a thirsty soul
Water for a thirsty soul
Baptize me into Your love
Oh my spirits overcome
Body, mind, and skin, bone
Love Him, wanna make it known
Love Him, wanna make it known
[Luke Smallbone:]
I'm comin' alive with You
I'm comin' alive with You
I was livin' a lie 'til you
I'm comin' alive with You
All the people say
Amen! Amen
All the people say
Amen! Amen! Amen
Yeah
[Joel Smallbone:]
Resurrection day is here
Bells are ringin' loud and clear
Caterpillar to a butterfly
Risen to another life
Risen to another life
[Luke Smallbone:]
Yeah, I'm comin' alive with You
I'm comin' alive with You
I was livin' a lie 'til you
I'm comin' alive with You
All the people say
Amen! Amen
All the people say
Amen! Amen! Amen
Yeah
Amen
From death to life (Amen!)
From dark to light (Amen!)
I'm singin' out tonight (Amen! Amen!)
You're in my blood, my veins
In every word I pray
You gave it all for me
I'll give it all for You
Oh, I'm in love with You
Overwhelmed by You
And if the world is listenin'
This is my confession
You are my obsession
(You are my obsession)
All the people say
Amen! Amen
All the people say
Amen! Amen! Amen
Yeah
Amen
From death to life (Amen!)
From dark to light (Amen!)
I'm singin' out tonight (Amen! Amen!)
Yeah
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2018 as a pivotal track on their album *Burn The Ships*, for KING & COUNTRY's "Amen" is a profound anthem of redemption and the overwhelming grace that follows confession and surrender. The song emerges from a deeply personal place for Joel and Luke Smallbone, brothers and the creative force behind the duo. They have spoken about the genesis of the album title, *Burn The Ships*, stemming from a desire to leave behind old ways and fully commit to a new path, a sentiment powerfully embodied in "Amen." The song itself acts as a testament to the transformative power of acknowledging one's failings and finding solace and strength in divine forgiveness. It’s not just about a simple "sorry," but a profound recognition of sin and a willing embrace of the cleansing power available through faith.
The core message of "Amen" resonates with the biblical narrative of repentance and the joy that accompanies it. The song speaks to a turning point, a moment of profound realization where the weight of past mistakes is laid down. This echoes the words of Jesus in Luke 5:32, where he states, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." The act of saying "Amen" in the context of the song signifies not just agreement, but a deep, resounding affirmation of God's truth and His faithfulness to forgive. It’s a spiritual "yes" to the promise of renewal, mirroring the sentiment in 2 Corinthians 1:20, which assures us that "all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ, and we know that the ‘Amen’ is affirmed through us [as we give glory to God]." The song poignantly captures the feeling of shedding the burden of guilt, a spiritual release that allows for a fresh start, much like the imagery of a clean slate.
"Amen" delves into the human experience of wrestling with darkness and the subsequent emergence into light through divine intervention. It speaks to the universal struggle with imperfection and the inherent need for a savior. The lyrics, without explicitly detailing specific transgressions, paint a picture of someone who has strayed, perhaps lost their way, and is now returning, not with pride, but with humility and a profound sense of relief. This resonates with the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32, where the son, after squandering his inheritance, returns home in rags, only to be met with open arms and unconditional love by his father. The "Amen" in this song is the joyful acknowledgment of that returning grace, the understanding that even after profound error, reconciliation is possible and celebrated. The song’s profound impact lies in its ability to articulate the relief and peace that comes from relinquishing the fight against one's own shortcomings and instead surrendering to a higher power's capacity for grace and forgiveness, a grace that is freely offered and deeply felt, bringing a true sense of "amen" to the soul.