for KING & COUNTRY - Ceasefire Lyrics
Lyrics
How do we save a life
Pointing fingers?
How can we end the fight
This way?
When blame is the truth we're preaching?
And lies are what we're believing?
No one ever wins
When the goal is to settle the score
One by one we will call for a ceasefire
One by one we will fight for a better end
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Standing side by side
One by one, love is building an empire
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Standing side by side
Ceasefire
I will be the first to say
I'm far from perfect
But grace was made for those who don't
Deserve it
So easy to cast the first stone
It's harder to search your own soul
No one ever wins
When the goal is to settle the score
One by one we will call for a ceasefire
One by one we will fight for a better end
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Standing side by side
One by one, love is building an empire
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
One by one we will make it to the finish line
Standing side by side
Ceasefire
Teach us how to live humbly
Love unconditionally
Transform our hurt into hope
And grant us Your peace
Teach us how to live humbly
Love unconditionally
Transform our hurt into hope
And grant us Your peace
One by one we will call for a ceasefire
One by one we will fight for a better end
One by one we could rewrite the headlines
Standing side by side
One by one, love is building an empire
One by one, reaching out to our enemies
One by one we will make it to the finish line
We're standing side by side
Ceasefire ...
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of their impactful 2014 album, *Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.*, the song "Ceasefire" by for KING & COUNTRY offers a profound and deeply resonant message that echoes the transformative power of faith in overcoming inner turmoil and external conflict. The song’s narrative isn't about political treaties but rather the personal, spiritual ceasefire that occurs when individuals surrender their lives to Christ. It speaks to the universal human experience of wrestling with internal battles – doubt, fear, anger, and the old ways of living – and paints a vivid picture of the peace that descends when one chooses to lay down their weapons of self-reliance and embrace a higher purpose. This theme is powerfully mirrored in Scripture, particularly in passages that describe the peace found in submission to God’s will. Consider Jesus’ own words in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid,” which encapsulates the very essence of the spiritual ceasefire "Ceasefire" advocates for. The song articulates a shift from a life dictated by personal ambition and the often-destructive impulses of the flesh to one guided by divine love and truth, a journey illuminated throughout the New Testament. The act of calling a ceasefire signifies a surrender, a relinquishing of control to a benevolent authority, much like the Apostle Paul’s exhortation in Romans 12:1 to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” This sacrifice isn't one of destruction, but of dedication, a giving over of one's will for a greater, more enduring peace. The lyrics subtly point to the struggle involved in this surrender, acknowledging that the transition isn't always easy, but ultimately, it leads to a liberation from the burdens of sin and a newfound strength derived from God’s grace. This resonates with the concept of being "born again," a spiritual rebirth that marks the cessation of the old life and the commencement of a life centered on Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" "Ceasefire" ultimately serves as an anthem for that profound inner peace and freedom that comes from embracing God's redemptive power, encouraging a complete cessation of hostilities within oneself to welcome the lasting peace of Christ.