Recon - Behind Enemy Lines Lyrics
Lyrics
Recon, an elite force
Highly trained for war
Armed and dangerous
The enemy is no match
For a warrior of God
Come and join the soldiers of the light
Be prepared to tread dangerous ground and to fight
Behind enemy lines
Behind enemy lines
Soldier, take up your arms and use your weapon well
There's a battle field
Warfare
A faith waiting to be won
Come and join the soldiers of the light
Be prepared to tread dangerous ground and to fight
Behind enemy lines...
Recon, an elite...
Behind enemy lines...
Video
BEHIND ENEMY LINES Clip - "Shot Down" (2001) Owen Wilson
Meaning & Inspiration
"Behind Enemy Lines," released in 1990 as the title track of Recon's album, thrusts the listener into a spiritual battlefield, presenting a powerful call to spiritual warfare. The song eschews a literal military conflict for a metaphor of profound spiritual engagement, positioning the listener as an elite soldier of light, tasked with a mission beyond the conventional. The core message is one of unwavering commitment and readiness for spiritual conflict, urging individuals to arm themselves not with physical weapons, but with faith and the tools of righteousness. This concept of being a soldier for a higher cause resonates deeply with biblical imagery, where believers are frequently depicted as warriors engaged in a cosmic struggle. Paul, in Ephesians 6:10-18, famously describes the "armor of God," detailing how believers should stand firm against the devil's schemes, girding themselves with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. The song's emphasis on being "armed and dangerous" and the enemy being "no match for a warrior of God" directly echoes the assurance found in 1 John 4:4, which states, "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." The invitation to "come and join the soldiers of the light" is an encouragement to embrace this spiritual identity and to participate actively in the spreading of the Gospel, a faith "waiting to be won," which aligns with Jesus' commission in Matthew 28:19-20 to go and make disciples of all nations. The repeated phrase "Behind enemy lines" signifies the often perilous and challenging nature of living out one's faith in a world that may not align with spiritual truths, requiring courage and resilience. This resonates with Christ's words in John 16:33, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." The song's resolute tone is not one of fear, but of empowered readiness, recognizing that the battle is not one's own but that of the Lord, and that a believer, equipped with divine strength, is more than capable of facing any spiritual adversary.