Skillet - Victorious Lyrics
Lyrics
I hear them talk to me
But they're not listening
Their words are kerosene
They don't know who I am
They'd never understand
What it's like to be me
I don't wanna be here
So stuck inside
Tell me how long have I been here
I'm losing track of time
In all this loneliness
In all this emptiness
Been stuck inside this room like a prison sentence
I'm not gonna stay
Tell me there's a way
High above it all (High above)
Victorious victorious
Far too long I've crawled (Far too long)
In hopelessness I'm over this
Don't give up on me (Don't give up on me)
Tell me you believe (Tell me you believe)
I can face it all (Face it all)
Victorious victorious
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Can't change this overnight
Though heaven knows I've tried
Here I go again
I need a savior now
Someone to break me out
Who's been the place I've been
Don't wanna be forgotten
When I'm dead and gone
I just want to be the one who
Got up and came back strong
High above it all (High above)
Victorious victorious
Far too long I've crawled (Far too long)
In hopelessness I'm over this
Don't give up on me (Don't give up on me)
Tell me you believe (Tell me you believe)
I can face it all (Face it all)
Victorious victorious
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Help me
Cause I'm falling
When I can't sleep, but I'm holding on
Can't face this night alone
In all this loneliness
In all this emptiness
Been stuck inside this room like a prison sentence
I'm not gonna stay
Tell me there's a way
High above it all (High above)
Victorious victorious
Far too long I've crawled (Far too long)
In hopelessness I'm over this
Don't give up on me (Don't give up on me)
Tell me you believe (Tell me you believe)
I can face it all (Face it all)
Victorious victorious
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
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Skillet - Victorious [Official Audio]
Meaning & Inspiration
Skillet's "Victorious," released in 2019, stands as an anthem of enduring hope and unwavering spiritual resilience. Emerging from their album of the same name, this track delves into the profound truth that victory isn't always found in the absence of struggle, but rather in the strength to persevere through it. The core message resonates deeply with the scriptural concept of overcoming adversity, drawing parallels to the life and teachings of Christ. The song speaks to the internal battles we face, the moments of doubt and fear that can threaten to overwhelm us, yet it powerfully asserts that divine empowerment grants us the ability to rise above. This echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ," a verse that encapsulates the very essence of Skillet's offering. "Victorious" encourages listeners to recognize that true triumph is not a passive state but an active participation in faith, a continuous process of leaning on God's strength. It’s a reminder of what is written in Romans 8:37, which proclaims, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." The song's insistent, driving nature mirrors the persistent nature of faith itself, the refusal to be defeated by circumstances. It's about acknowledging the trials of life, the "battles" mentioned in the song, but choosing to believe in the ultimate victory that God has already secured for those who trust in Him. This is beautifully reflected in passages like Joshua 1:9, which assures, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." "Victorious" serves as a potent declaration of this unwavering truth, offering an inspiring perspective on spiritual warfare and the promise of ultimate triumph through faith.