Lyrics
Feat. Henry Seeley
VERSE 1
Who's tasted death, but never known defeat
Who's never left, a fight without victory
PRE CHORUS
Who Is this king of glory
Our God so strong and mighty
CHORUS
The battle belongs to our God
The battle belongs to our God
He is fighting for us, He is fighting for us
VERSE 2
Who conquers fear, and tells the dark to flee
Now raised to life, defeated the enemy
BRIDGE
I lift my head in the battle
Set my eyes on your face, my war cry is praise
I lift my hands to the heavens
I will call on Your name, my war cry is praise
VERSE 3
And though I stand, the enemy all around
I will not fear, I’m standing on holy ground
PRE CHORUS (ALTERNATE)
Here comes the king of glory
Our God so strong and mighty
Jesus the king of glory
Jesus so strong and mighty
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Meaning & Inspiration
War Cry portrays praise as the response of faith in the middle of conflict. The opening verses identify Jesus as the victorious King who has faced death, conquered fear, and defeated the enemy. From that foundation, the chorus declares that the battle belongs to God and that he fights for his people. The lyric therefore shifts attention away from surrounding opposition and toward the character and triumph of God.
The bridge makes that response personal through lifted eyes, raised hands, and the repeated confession that praise is the war cry. This imagery suggests worship that remains active under pressure rather than praise reserved for calm circumstances. The title given to God as the King of glory closely recalls Psalm 24, while the claim that the battle belongs to God echoes the assurance in 2 Chronicles 20. The declaration that death has been defeated also aligns with the victory language of 1 Corinthians 15. Together, those themes present praise as confidence in Christ rather than confidence in human strength.
Related Scripture
- 2 Chronicles 20:15 The passage declares that the battle belongs to God rather than his people.
- Psalm 24:8 The psalm names the King of glory as the Lord strong and mighty in battle.
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Paul celebrates victory over death through Jesus Christ.