Tauren Wells - Fight Like Heaven Lyrics
Lyrics
If the battle was flesh and blood
I could win with a loaded gun
If my physical eyes could see
The enemy in front of me
But there's a another reality
Powers and principalities
I'm in a war with invisible
Supernatural, it's the spiritual
I need what's beyond me
The Warrior beside me
Cause if I'm gonna fight, I'll...
Fight like heaven
Fight like heaven
When I pray, hell is shaken
I don't lose ground, I take it
Jesus' name is a weapon
So I'll fight like heaven
Take ahold of the shield of faith
When the arrows of fear invade
When the shadows surround my thoughts
I light 'em up with the word of God
His peace is my power
His name is my strong tower
And if I'm gonna fight, I'll...
Fight like heaven
Fight like heaven
When I pray, hell is shaken
I don't lose ground, I take it
Jesus' name is a weapon
So I'll fight like heaven
Fight like heaven
Fight like heaven
I'll fight like...
My God fights for me
Cause I'm a son the King
The Heavyweights in the ring
I'll fight like...
The devil's a pretender
The truth's my defender
No quit, no surrender
I'll fight like heaven
Fight like heaven
Fight like heaven
When I pray, hell is shaken
I don't lose ground, I take it
Jesus' name is a weapon
So I'll fight like heaven
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Fight Like Heaven
Meaning & Inspiration
Tauren Wells’ powerful anthem, "Fight Like Heaven," stands as a vibrant declaration within contemporary Christian music, offering a strategic manual for spiritual engagement in a world often overwhelmed by unseen struggles. Released to encourage and equip believers, this track immediately positions itself as a rallying cry, urging those who follow Christ to understand the true nature of their battles and the divine power available to them. It’s a bold statement that reshapes our perception of conflict, moving beyond the physical to illuminate the profound spiritual warfare that characterizes much of our earthly existence.
The core meaning of "Fight Like Heaven" unpacks the sobering reality that many of our deepest struggles aren't against tangible adversaries. The song articulates a crucial distinction, recognizing that while we might wish to resolve conflicts with visible means—like a "loaded gun" or identifiable foes—the real contest rages in an unseen dimension. It points directly to the biblical truth of "powers and principalities," an invisible realm of spiritual opposition, as described in Ephesians 6:12. This understanding shifts the paradigm from a mere earthly skirmish to a cosmic confrontation, making it clear that human strength and earthly weapons are utterly inadequate against such supernatural forces. The song therefore calls for a reorientation of our combat strategy, asserting that victory can only be found by tapping into a power "beyond me," the divine strength of the "Warrior beside me."
Delving deeper into its fabric, the song becomes a thorough guide to engaging in this spiritual battle. The central command to "Fight Like Heaven" is an invitation to emulate God's own relentless, unwavering pursuit of victory over evil. When the lyrics declare, "When I pray, hell is shaken," it's more than a catchy phrase; it's a profound statement on the efficacy of prayer, echoing James 5:16, which assures us that "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." This isn't passive pleading but an active assault on spiritual strongholds. The declaration "I don't lose ground, I take it" reflects a kingdom mindset rooted in passages like Joshua 1:3, where God promised Israel every place their foot would tread, and Matthew 16:18, where Jesus proclaims that the gates of hell will not prevail against His church—implying forward movement, not retreat. Crucially, the song emphasizes that "Jesus' name is a weapon." This truth, found throughout Scripture, highlights the authority and power inherent in the name of Christ (Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 4:12), which stands as our ultimate offensive and defensive tool against every spiritual foe.
The practical application of this heavenly fight continues in the second verse, where the song champions the use of spiritual armor. "Take ahold of the shield of faith, when the arrows of fear invade" directly references Ephesians 6:16, where faith is presented as the essential defense that "extinguishes all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Fear, doubt, and anxiety are depicted as the enemy's insidious projectiles, but faith provides an impenetrable guard. Furthermore, when "shadows surround my thoughts," the solution is to "light 'em up with the word of God." This illuminates the profound truth of Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path," and Hebrews 4:12, which describes the word of God as living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The song wisely reminds us that our minds are a primary battleground, and Scripture is our ultimate weapon for clarity and truth. It goes on to affirm that "His peace is my power, His name is my strong tower," beautifully connecting Philippians 4:7, which speaks of the peace of God guarding our hearts and minds, with Proverbs 18:10, declaring that "the name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
The bridge elevates the fight further by grounding it in identity and divine partnership. The declaration, "My God fights for me, 'cause I'm a son the King," is a powerful reminder of God's active involvement in our lives, echoing Exodus 14:14 where God assures His people, "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Our royal lineage as "sons" and "daughters" of the King (Romans 8:17, Galatians 4:7) grants us access to an unparalleled alliance with "The Heavyweights in the ring," signifying God's ultimate supremacy over all creation. The song also asserts that "the devil's a pretender, the truth's my defender," drawing from John 8:44 where Jesus calls the devil a liar and the father of lies, contrasting this deception with God's unwavering truth (John 14:6). This foundation of truth cultivates an attitude of "No quit, no surrender," reflecting the call to endurance and perseverance in faith that we find throughout the New Testament (Hebrews 10:36, 2 Timothy 4:7). "Fight Like Heaven" is thus a profound theological and practical lesson, empowering believers to stand firm, engage spiritually, and ultimately triumph, not through their own might, but through the boundless power and authority of God.