Joseph Habedank - Jericho Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Walls are gonna fall like
Verse 1
You build walls up around your heart
Don't let anybody in
You hide the secrets and scars
Of who you are, and where you've been
But there's a God who knows your pain
In your dark, He'll be a light
And when you call on His name
Walls are gonna fall like
Chorus
Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Walls are gonna fall like
Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Tumbling, crumbling
When fear and trouble surround
Your God's gonna bring them down
Like Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Verse 2
Have faith that He'll come breaking through
God is always on your side
Nothing's gonna keep Him from you
Walls are gonna fall likе
Chorus
Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Walls arе gonna fall like
Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Tumbling, crumbling
When fear and trouble surround
Your God's gonna bring them down
Like Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Bridge
Sometimes it takes seven times around
Sometimes it takes two men to count
Sometimes you want to give up, but
Keep marching, keep marching
Keep marching till you hear the ground shake (Marching, marching)
Keep marching, today could be the day (Marching, marching)
Keep marching, God is gonna make a way (Marching, marching)
Chorus
Like Jericho (Jericho), Jericho (Jericho), Jericho
Walls are gonna fall like
Jericho (Jericho), Jericho (Jericho), Jericho
Tumbling, crumbling
Like Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Walls are gonna fall like
Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Tumbling, crumbling
When fear and trouble surround
Your God's gonna bring them down
Like Jericho, Jericho, Jericho
Video
Joseph Habedank - 'Jericho' (Official Lyric Video) | Walls Fall Down
Meaning & Inspiration
Joseph Habedank's powerful anthem, "Jericho," released as part of the album "Change Is Coming" in 2021, stands as a profound spiritual declaration that resonates deeply with the human experience of struggle and the unwavering power of faith. The song masterfully weaves a narrative of internal fortifications – the walls we build around our hearts, born from pain and hidden scars, as described in the opening verse. Habedank reminds us that these self-imposed barriers, while meant for protection, can also isolate us from the healing touch of God. The central message is clear and transformative: there is a divine presence intimately aware of our deepest hurts, a light in our darkest moments, ready to intervene when we acknowledge His name.
The titular reference to the biblical account of Jericho is not merely thematic; it serves as a potent allegory for spiritual warfare and divine intervention. Just as the walls of Jericho miraculously fell after obedience and persistent faith, Habedank assures listeners that the insurmountable obstacles in their own lives, the "fear and trouble" that surround them, will likewise be brought down by God. This echoes the promise found in Isaiah 45:2, "I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron." The song encourages a robust faith, a conviction that God is perpetually on our side, breaking through any impediment that seeks to keep Him from us. This unwavering divine support is a cornerstone of Christian belief, as highlighted in Romans 8:31: "If God is for us, who can be against us?"
The bridge of "Jericho" offers a crucial, practical element to its spiritual encouragement. It acknowledges that overcoming significant challenges rarely happens instantaneously. The repeated instruction to "keep marching" speaks to the necessity of perseverance, drawing a parallel to Joshua's obedience in marching around Jericho seven times. This iterative, seemingly arduous process underscores the idea that breakthrough often requires sustained effort and unwavering commitment to God's leading. The lyrics acknowledge the temptation to give up, a common human response when facing daunting circumstances. However, the core message remains: continue to march, to trust that "today could be the day," and to believe that "God is gonna make a way." This is deeply rooted in the principle of enduring faith, as exemplified in Galatians 6:9, which states, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Habedank’s "Jericho" is more than a song; it's a call to spiritual action, a reminder that the strength to conquer our personal "walls" comes not from our own might, but from the victorious power of God, revealed through persistent, faithful obedience.