Lyrics
Verse 1
There's a sound breaking out
Like the sound of many waters
And it's breaking through the darkness
It's the Lion in our midst
Verse 2
There's a roar breaking out
Filled with glory and with power
Can you hear it getting louder
It's the Lion in our midst
Chorus 1
The Lion of Judah He's conquered everything
The Lion of Judah He's washed away every sin
The Lion of Judah is roaring roaring in our midst
Verse 3
Can you hear the trumpet sound
Calling every tribe and tongue
The King of kings and Lord of lords
Is the Lion in our midst
Verse 4
Every nation will bow down
To the One upon the throne
The One who’s worthy of it all
He's the Lion in our midst
Chorus 2
The Lion of Judah He's conquered everything
The Lion of Judah He's washed away every sin
The Lion of Judah is roaring roaring in our midst
(Hear Him roar)
The Lion of Judah He's broken every chain
The Lion of Judah He's overcome the grave
The Lion of Judah is roaring roaring in our midst
Bridge
Only the Lion of Judah has prevailed
Only the Lion of Judah has never failed
Only the Lion of Judah is worthy in heaven and earth
Only the Lion of Judah has prevailed
Only the Lion of Judah has torn the veil
Only the Lion of Judah is worthy in heaven and earth
Tag
Yea He's roaring in our midst
He is roaring in our midst
Hear Him roaring in our midst
Refrain
The Lion of Judah The Lion of Judah
The Lion of Judah He is moving in our midst
The Lion of Judah Hail hail Lion of Judah
Hail hail Lion of Judah
He is roaring in our midst
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song presents Jesus as the conquering Lion of Judah, worthy of praise in heaven and on earth. Images of rushing waters, a trumpet, a throne, and a roar breaking through darkness create a scene of divine victory. Sin is washed away, chains are broken, and the grave is overcome. The widening call to every tribe, tongue, and nation places that victory before the whole world.
Its central image closely follows Revelation 5, where the Lion from the tribe of Judah has triumphed and is worthy to open the scroll. The gathering of many peoples also recalls Revelation 7 and its multitude before the throne. Repeated declarations that the Lion has prevailed keep the focus on Christ rather than human strength. The final refrain turns these biblical images into sustained praise, celebrating the King who reigns, saves, and is present among his people.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:5 Christ is named the Lion from the tribe of Judah who has triumphed.
- Revelation 7:9 A crowd from every nation, tribe, people, and language worships before the throne.