Skillet - Saviors of The World Lyrics
Lyrics
Streets filled with blood, black and red
Dreams and hearts that once knew love are cold and dead
Breathing rust, it's come to this
We burnt to dust, an apocalypse
But we could live again if we can find ourselves
We are the saviors of the world
And I will not be ruled
We are kings and conquerors
And I won't bow to you
They will not control us anymore
We will not conform, no, anymore
We are the saviors, the saviors
The saviors of the world
Cities will burn, the end is come
Paradise is lost, we wonder what we've done
Riches rust
The iron fist crashes down on the powerless
But hope could live again if we can find ourselves
We are the saviors of the world
And I will not be ruled
We are kings and conquerors
And I won't bow to you
They will not control us anymore
We will not conform, no, anymore
We are the saviors, the saviors
The saviors of the world
We are the saviors of the world
And I will not be ruled
We are kings and conquerors
And I won't bow to you
They will not control us anymore
We will not conform, no, anymore
We are the saviors, the saviors
The saviors of the world
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Skillet - Saviors of the World [Official Audio]
Meaning & Inspiration
Skillet's "Saviors of the World," released as part of their 2016 album *Unleashed*, is a powerful anthem that resonates with a deep sense of urgency and a call to radical self-determination rooted in a divine perspective. The song opens with stark imagery of societal decay, describing streets stained with conflict and dreams turned cold, painting a picture of a world teetering on the brink of ruin. This devastation, the lyrics suggest, stems from a loss of self, a surrender to external forces that leave humanity "burnt to dust." The core message emerges in the defiant chorus: "We are the saviors of the world." This isn't a plea for external rescue but a declaration of inherent power and agency given to humanity, or more specifically, to those who recognize their spiritual inheritance.
The repeated assertion, "And I will not be ruled," "We are kings and conquerors," and "I won't bow to you," directly echoes scriptural themes of overcoming oppression and embracing one's identity in Christ. Consider the powerful parallel with Revelation 12:11, which speaks of believers overcoming through the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, refusing to love their lives even unto death. The lyrics' insistence that "They will not control us anymore" and "We will not conform, no, anymore" speaks to a refusal to be molded by the corrupting influences of the world, a sentiment found in Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." The song powerfully articulates a spiritual warfare where the battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the forces that seek to dominate and dictate one's life, mirroring Ephesians 6:12. The phrase "Breathing rust" and "Riches rust" points to the ephemeral and ultimately destructive nature of worldly pursuits when they become the sole focus, a stark reminder of Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:19-20 not to store up treasures on earth. The song's narrative arc moves from acknowledging the brokenness of the world to an empowering realization that the means to overcome it lie within. This transformative journey mirrors the believer's calling to be a light in the darkness, as described in Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world." The song's unwavering declaration of being "saviors of the world", when interpreted through a biblical lens, signifies embracing the divine mandate to influence and redeem, reflecting the Great Commission itself. The ultimate message is one of empowerment and responsibility, urging listeners to reclaim their God-given authority and actively participate in the restoration and salvation of the world, not through their own might, but through the power and truth that resides within them.