We Are Messengers - The Devil Is A Liar Lyrics
Lyrics
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Don't wanna be fake
But I heard I should be ashamed
From the mouth of a snake
Deep down I'd rather feel
Show you something real
But there is power in my weakness
They can try to keep me silent
But I'ma shout it from the mountain
No I'm not backing down
The Devil is a liar
The Devil is a liar
My God has set me free
Opened my eyes now I can see
The Devil is a liar
And he's not fooling me
I know he won't give up easy nah
He can try but he won't deceive me
I can see, I can see right through him
He wants me to hide, he's the father of lies
But I got an army on my side
And we're not backing down
The Devil is a liar
The Devil is a liar
My God has set me free
Opened my eyes now I can see
The Devil is a liar
And he's not fooling me
Though I walk
Through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil, fear no evil
He comes to kill, steal and destroy
But I ain't quitting I'm not backing down
Not giving up, he can't hold me back
Cause I run with the King and the truth is
The Devil is a liar
The Devil is a liar
Yes my God has set me free
Opened my eyes now I can see
The Devil is a liar
The Devil is a liar
The Devil is a liar
The Devil is a liar, liar
The Devil is a liar, liar, liar
And he's not fooling me
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We Are Messengers - The Devil Is A Liar (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
From its release on January 25, 2019, We Are Messengers’ "The Devil Is A Liar" serves as a powerful anthem of spiritual defiance and liberation, rooted deeply in the experience of Christian faith. The song immediately plunges into a vulnerable admission of wanting to be authentic, expressing the common human desire to live openly and genuinely. Yet, this honesty is met with the deceptive voice of shame, described as coming "from the mouth of a snake"—a poignant nod to the ancient adversary's tactics to sow doubt and self-condemnation, as seen in Genesis 3 and echoed in John 8:44, where Jesus calls the devil the father of lies. The profound truth that "there is power in my weakness" emerges as a cornerstone, echoing the divine revelation in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 that God's strength is made perfect precisely in human frailty, transforming perceived inadequacy into a vessel for His might.
The narrative quickly shifts from introspection to a bold proclamation of resolve. The declaration, "They can try to keep me silent / But I'ma shout it from the mountain / No I'm not backing down," encapsulates a spirit of unyielding faith. It represents a refusal to succumb to the pressures of a world that often seeks to quiet the voice of truth, or to the internal whispers that counsel retreat. This resolve aligns with the call in Matthew 5:14-16 for believers to be light in the world, unhidden, and to stand firm in the Lord, drawing strength from Him, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10. The repeated refrain, "The Devil is a liar," functions as more than just a catchy phrase; it is a foundational truth, a battle cry against deception. The subsequent lines, "My God has set me free / Opened my eyes now I can see / And he's not fooling me," directly connect this liberation to divine intervention. This mirrors the biblical promise of freedom found in Christ, where the truth of the Gospel brings release (John 8:32, 36) and spiritual sight replaces blindness (Ephesians 1:18).
The song realistically acknowledges the ongoing nature of spiritual warfare, stating, "I know he won't give up easy nah / He can try but he won't deceive me / I can see, I can see right through him." This insight underscores the devil's persistent efforts to mislead and create division, as described in 1 Peter 5:8, where he "prowls around like a roaring lion." However, the confidence here is not in personal strength but in divine discernment and protection, rooted in the promise that if one resists the devil, he will flee (James 4:7). The powerful assertion, "But I got an army on my side / And we're not backing down," speaks to the communal strength of believers, the unwavering support of God Himself, and the hosts of heaven, as highlighted in Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" The song's bridge further solidifies this unwavering trust, drawing directly from the iconic words of Psalm 23:4: "Though I walk / Through the valley of the shadow of death / I will fear no evil." This timeless assurance confirms God’s presence even in the darkest valleys of life, eradicating fear. It then contrasts the enemy's destructive agenda—to "kill, steal and destroy," a direct reference to John 10:10—with the believer's steadfast refusal to quit or be held back. The conviction, "Cause I run with the King and the truth is," powerfully establishes identity and allegiance, anchoring the entire message in the sovereignty and victory of Christ. The song concludes with an emphatic, repeated declaration of the title, sealing the truth that the lies of the enemy hold no power over those who know and embrace the liberating truth of God. This track is not just music; it is an affirmation of faith, a reminder of spiritual warfare, and a resounding declaration of divine victory and freedom for anyone navigating the challenges of life with an eternal perspective.