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Lyrics
I am here, you are there, lying side by side
Out of touch, out of reach in the great divide
Parallel lines, ooh
Hear the rain count the drops on the window pane
Wide awake, stale mate, why do we play this game?
Oh God, I hate this game
Throw open the doors
You know my heart is yours
What are we waiting for?
Yeah
Let's be pioneers
And we'll build a home
In the great unknown
Yeah
Let's be pioneers
There's a song that we sang on our honeymoon
I remember all the words but forgot the tune
Why are we out of tune?
Let's forgive and let's forgive again
I'm reaching out to my sweetest friend
Can we start again?
Throw open the doors
You know my heart is yours
What are we waiting for?
Yeah
Let's be pioneers
And we'll build a home
In the great unknown
Yeah
Let's be pioneers
And we'll build a home
In the great unknown
Yeah
Let's be pioneers
Let's be pioneers
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of their 2018 album *Burn The Ships*, for KING & COUNTRY’s “Pioneers” is a stirring anthem that calls listeners to embrace courage and faith in the face of the unknown, much like the biblical figures who ventured into uncharted territory with God’s guidance. The song speaks powerfully to the inherent human desire to step out of comfort zones and embrace a calling, even when the path ahead is unclear. This resonates deeply with the narrative of Abraham, who was called by God to leave his homeland and go to a land he would later receive as an inheritance, without knowing precisely where he was going (Hebrews 11:8). Similarly, the disciples, fishermen by trade, were called to leave their nets and follow Jesus, becoming pioneers of the Gospel message. The song’s message is not just about physical journeys but also about spiritual transformation, encouraging individuals to shed past limitations and anxieties, much like Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water towards Jesus (Matthew 14:28-29). This act of faith, though fraught with potential failure, led him to an extraordinary experience. “Pioneers” taps into this spirit, urging us to be brave in pursuing God’s will, even when it requires leaving behind the familiar shores of our lives. It echoes the exhortation in Joshua 1:9 to “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” The song is a powerful reminder that true pioneering in faith often involves a leap of trust, a willingness to burn the ships of yesterday’s security to embrace the boundless possibilities of God’s promises, just as Paul proclaimed that he was “forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead” (Philippians 3:13). This track serves as an inspiring call to live a life defined by audacious faith, actively pursuing the future God has laid out, rather than clinging to the perceived safety of the past.