New World Son - Pledge of Allegiance Lyrics
Lyrics
I've got no explanation for why I feel this way
I ain't seen sun for months and the skies are always grey
It's been that kind of winter you wanna leave the north behind
But I've never been so happy
I'm in a summer state of mind
On my darkest day your light shined right in
Now I'm miles away from where I've gone and been
What else can I say about the state I'm in?
People say I've changed since I came down
Down from the mountain
I see angels and devils surrounding us down here
We were born somewhere in between love and fear
Just like a compass needle we spin from north to south
We see and hear no evil 'till it's comin' from our mouth
My cup's been filled since I came down from the mountain
The wheat's been milled since I came down from the mountain
My slate's been cleaned since I came down from the mountain
And my soul's been redeemed since I came down from the mountain
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Pledge Of Allegience
Meaning & Inspiration
New World Son delivers a powerful message of profound spiritual renewal with the release of "Pledge of Allegiance" on July 7, 2024. This song doesn't just offer an anthem; it paints a vivid picture of personal transformation, charting a course from internal gloom to radiant peace through a divine encounter. It speaks to a universal human experience of seeking meaning beyond circumstance, finding it in a pivotal moment that reshapes one's entire outlook.
The narrative begins amidst a season of bleakness, where external skies are perpetually grey, yet an inexplicable joy blossoms within. This striking contrast, "I've got no explanation for why I feel this way... But I've never been so happy, I'm in a summer state of mind," immediately establishes that the joy isn't circumstantial but deeply internal, a gift from an external source of light. The core of this transformation is revealed through the metaphor of "coming down from the mountain." This isn't just a geographical journey, but a profound spiritual descent after a significant ascent, a period of revelation where the singer met with a divine presence. It's on a "darkest day" that "your light shined right in," illuminating a path "miles away from where I've gone and been," testifying to a radical change evident even to others: "People say I've changed since I came down from the mountain." This transformation is not a superficial alteration but a fundamental realignment of the soul.
The journey continues with an honest acknowledgment of life's spiritual battleground, where "angels and devils surrounding us down here" mirror the internal struggle as humanity is "born somewhere in between love and fear." This duality speaks to the constant choice and the influences that pull us in different directions, much like a compass needle. The song insightfully points out the origin of evil, not as an external force we merely observe, but often as something that manifests "when it's comin' from our mouth," aligning with the scriptural teaching that our words often reveal the true state of our hearts. The culmination of this mountain experience is a cascade of blessings: a "cup's been filled," signifying overflowing contentment and provision; "the wheat's been milled," suggesting a process of refinement and preparation for purpose; "my slate's been cleaned," indicating profound forgiveness and a fresh start; and most significantly, "my soul's been redeemed." Each of these declarations underscores the completeness and depth of the spiritual rebirth experienced after this divine encounter.
Scripture echoes the transformative power celebrated in "Pledge of Allegiance." The idea of light shining into darkness immediately brings to mind John 8:12, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life," or Isaiah 9:2, "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light." The metaphor of "coming down from the mountain" holds immense biblical significance. Mountains are frequently depicted as places of divine encounter and revelation: Moses received the Law on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19-20), Elijah met God on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19), and Jesus delivered transformative teachings on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) and was transfigured before his disciples on a high mountain (Matthew 17:1-8). This journey to and from the mountain signifies a personal meeting with the divine, leading to a new understanding and purpose. The struggle with inner evil, acknowledging that "evil 'till it's comin' from our mouth," resonates deeply with Matthew 15:18-19, where Jesus explains, "But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander." This perspective places the responsibility for our actions and words squarely within the individual, highlighting the need for internal cleansing.
The profound benefits enumerated in the song’s final stanza are richly cross-referenced in the Bible. "My cup's been filled" evokes the imagery of Psalm 23:5, "My cup overflows," symbolizing God’s abundant blessings and peace. The phrase "the wheat's been milled" can be interpreted as a metaphor for sanctification, where believers are continually refined and prepared for God's purposes, akin to the work described in Philippians 1:6, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." "My slate's been cleaned" speaks directly to the forgiveness found in Christ, as referenced in Colossians 2:13-14, "He canceled the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands... nail[ing] it to the cross," and Hebrews 10:17, "Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more." Finally, "my soul's been redeemed" is the cornerstone of Christian belief, signifying salvation through the atoning work of Jesus, as Ephesians 1:7 proclaims, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." "Pledge of Allegiance" by New World Son is a stirring testament to the transformative power of a spiritual awakening, a musical sermon that encourages us to seek that divine light and embrace the profound change it brings, leading to a life not just renewed, but redeemed.