Skillet - Collide Lyrics
Lyrics
We have fallen
We have fallen again tonight
Where do we go from here
When they're tearing down our lives?
When all they want is,
When all they want is for us to live in fear,
How long can we hold on?
Can we hold on?
Hold On!
Chorus:
There's something deep inside
that keeps my faith alive,
When all you can do is hide
from the fear that's deep inside of you
Something, something, something,
Something, something, something to hold me close
when I don't know
There's something deep inside that keeps my faith alive
We are healing,
But it's killing us inside
Can we take a chance
when faith and fear collide?
We can make it,
Step out and take it,
We can't live feeling so numb
How long can we hold on?
Can we hold on, hold on?
Hold On!
Chorus
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Skillet - Collide
Meaning & Inspiration
"Collide," from Skillet's 2008 release *Comatose Comes Alive (Deluxe Edition)*, emerges as a powerful anthem for those navigating trials that threaten to overwhelm. While the lyrics speak of falling, of lives being torn down, and of a pervasive fear that seeks to paralyze, the core message is one of unwavering hope rooted in an inner strength. This isn't about succumbing to despair when external forces press in; instead, it's about recognizing a resilient spirit that persists even in the darkest moments. The song grapples with the tension between being wounded and the necessity of healing, acknowledging that this process can be agonizing. It poses the critical question of how to proceed when faith and fear stand in opposition, a conflict many can deeply relate to. Yet, through this struggle, the lyrics point towards a potent truth: that within us resides a power that sustains our belief, a force that keeps faith alive even when the instinct is to retreat.
This inner fortitude finds profound resonance in the biblical narrative. The repeated call to "Hold On!" echoes the biblical encouragement to persevere, as seen in Romans 12:12, which urges believers to "be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." The song's assertion that "there's something deep inside that keeps my faith alive" can be understood as a reflection of the indwelling Holy Spirit, a divine presence promised by Jesus to His followers. John 14:16-17 speaks of the Spirit as a "Helper" who will be with us "forever," a source of constant strength and guidance. The idea of faith and fear colliding is a familiar struggle; the Bible consistently addresses the human tendency towards fear while simultaneously calling us to trust in God. Philippians 4:6-7 provides solace: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The song's ultimate message is not one of passive endurance, but an active emergence from numbness, a brave step forward fueled by this persistent inner "something" that transcends the immediate circumstances, reminding us that even in moments of intense conflict, a divine resilience is available to us.