for KING & COUNTRY - Burn The Ships Lyrics






How did we get here?
We're castaway on a lonely shore
I can see in your eyes, dear
It's hard to take for a moment more
We've got to

Burn the ships, cut the ties
Send a flare into the night
Say a prayer, turn the tide
Dry your tears and wave goodbye

Step into a new day
We can rise up from the dust and walk away
We can dance upon the heartache, yeah
So light a match, leave the past, burn the ships
And don't you look back

Don't let it arrest you
This fear this fear of fallin' again
And if you need a refuge
I will be right here until the end
Oh, it's time to

Burn the ships, cut the ties
Send a flare into the night
Say a prayer, turn the tide
Dry your tears and wave goodbye

Step into a new day
We can rise up from the dust and walk away
We can dance upon the heartache, yeah
So light a match, leave the past, burn the ships
And don't you look back

So long to shame
Walk through the sorrow
Out of the fire
Into tomorrow
So flush the pills
Face the fear
Feel the weight disappear
We're comin' clear
We're born again
Our hopeful lungs can breathe again
Oh, we can breathe again

Step into a new day
We can rise up from the dust and walk away
We can dance upon the heartache, yeah
So light a match, leave the past, burn the ships
And step into a new day
We can rise up from the dust and walk away
We can dance upon the heartache, yeah
So light a match, leave the past, burn the ships
And don't you look back
And don't you look back
And don't you look back





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  1. T.... .....

    I too am figuratively burning the ships today...7 years ago I finally left my bed was bed ridden for quite a few months almost dying due to my doctors not knowing how to treat my illness...but God took me slowly but consistently back to health...am I totally there yet, no but God is giving me victory every day...thank you tomorrow is my anniversary of the first steps...I'm not looking back, only forward into a brighter tomorrow with God's good grace and help....BTW love your music and so glad that you and your wife have conquered through God (your illness and her struggling with pills..I totally relate to both of you, I too had a hard time getting off sleeping pills, my illness made it hard to sleep, I am no longer dependent on them nightly, but look to the day when I won't need them at all)...

  2. C.... D....

    I love this video. I love this song. I love the concept of it and where it came from. However, I am confused at the very end. The song keeps repeating don't you look back? But after jumping off the ship swimming to the shore That's all the both of them are doing. Is looking back at the ship. As they're singing and don't you look back. I'm just a little thrown off about that one.

  3. N.... P....

    My friend showed me this song while I was doing karaoke and he wanted me to sing it I never heard this song but I sung it kinda like they’re singing it

  4. E.... C....

    ......Burn the ship and don't you look back.....Don't you look back!

  5. R.... H....

    Addiction can deceive and rip a person's life apart. But we can dance upon the heartache. I've stepped into a new day because of Jesus Christ and the prayers of so many.

  6. N.... ....

    I was thinking that the ship was in real life I would save the ship rather than blowing it up................. I would be nice driving this ship threw the beach and relaxing I don't know about you guys but I'm up for it

    N.... ....

    It is symbolic. If you've ever had an addiction, then you would understand. No, you don't want to be riding around in that boat.

  7. R.... T....

    This song is my favorite because it reminds me of burning ships that wasn't Civil War

  8. F.... D....

    I love the video for the song! Best one in my opinion

  9. F.... K....

    beautiful, so beautiful

  10. M.... N....

    Luke Smallbone❤❤❤

  11. J.... i....

    Oh my gosh my favorite song!!!

  12. i.... o....

    When i sad i lisent this number and i be happy the god for this song amen

  13. D.... S....

    I love this!!

    D.... S....

    saaaamee

  14. s.... s....

    Great song

  15. A.... B....

    Alex.😧😧😧😧😫😫😫

  16. A.... B....

    Alex.😏😏😏😏

  17. J.... S....

    Did they really burn the Lady Washington for this video or is it CGI?

  18. e.... e....

    Gaslighting is mean and illegal
    War and so forth are a repercussion of sin
    BLOODLOVE BLOODLOVE
    BLOODLOVE BLOODLOVE BLOODLOVE

  19. N.... P....

    Someday in the far future I'm gonna hear this song and break down crying.

  20. D.... a....

    Such an awesome song, with a great message. Praise God!!!

  21. G.... F....

    burn the ships

  22. P.... R....

    God Bless You continue to pray🙏

  23. A.... J....

    Step into a new day!

  24. T.... b....

    The song is amazing especially God only knows

  25. J.... H....

    I'm not saying anyone copied anyone but that really nice tune in the beginning (0:15) middle (1:20) and end (4:00) is actually the melody of But a Dream by G-Eazy. This song is amazing but I was literally so confused because I knew I heard this melody before somewhere. But still, amazing

  26. G.... F....

    i love this one

  27. E.... S....

    love the song, but no mention of God in it.

  28. K.... G....

    Love this song, but for real, don't flush pills. They get into the water system.

  29. A.... P....

    There are many people pointing out that the singers look back in the video. They often complain about this fact but I believe it is excellent symbolism. I think it symbolizes that we SHOULD look back on our past; not to criticize it but to learn from it.

  30. R.... W....

    what I think it means is that you can just forget about all the troubles in our world and just burn the ships

  31. a.... l....

    yaaaaaaah~

  32. b.... r....

    God bless you continue to pray 👍

  33. C.... B....

    this song is amazing! I love it so much! Best voices ever!!!!!!!! P.S Love the costumes!
    ( And also, whoever disliked this song is a pighead-camel spitting peice of dung!

  34. A.... L....

    Str8 out of miami. I dig this song. Breath again!

  35. H.... ....

    God, thank you for bringing me to this point. I am now more confident than ever to take risks and just trust you.

  36. h.... V....

    Joel did a front flip 3:25 like if you saw him do it to!!!

  37. J.... R....

    I don't want to be holy I love weed

  38. c.... c....

    And dont you look back .... . . . . .

  39. j.... b....

    Why did he look back?

  40. B.... S....

    My 3 year old loves this song! He's healing from surgery and had us play it three times in a row and sang it each time.

  41. C.... J....

    Last summer after an ugly breakup I developed a spiritual depression and I thought about cutting ties with religion all together. On October 10th, after being made uncomfortable at my church I was looking at my phone trying to find a lifeline for my faith. It's not like depression that you call a suicide hotline. I had to phone a friend. I ended up reaching out to the youth pastor at the church we went to when I was in youth group. Not 10 minutes the man tI reached out to texted me back. With just a few simple words, he threw a lifeline. Fast forward 10 weeks to today. Standing in front of the congregation and pastors taking vows of partnership, I felt the tug on my heart that was my cue. I have burned many ships in my day, but the biggest one was this huge spiritual depression. My faith is again thriving.

  42. E.... S....

    Terrific

  43. M.... H....

    I can't believe they'd actually torch that ship just to make a music video. Damn.. I coulda lived on it! :D

  44. K.... A....

    Me and my cousins love I mean love this it inspires me

  45. L.... R....

    Ésta canción, tocó mi corazón :)

  46. S.... S....

    This song is perfect

  47. K.... L....

    Love this

  48. B.... F....

    I love all of your songs!!!😌😛😜

  49. F.... F....

    Best Song Ever

  50. M.... K....

    Hey bri this says Christian music yet there is one song

  51. E.... P....

    Ah, essa música!

  52. J.... B....

    This is officially my “theme song” for 2020. I just closed the door on the hardest, worst year of my life.

    I turn 40 years old in a few weeks and it’s nothing but forward now.

    While I wish I lit that match and burned the ships years ago, I can celebrate that I’m at least doing it now.

    Here’s to my next chapter in life!

  53. S.... u....

    Love lt

  54. V.... C....

    This video needs more love!

  55. P.... C....

    🎶💞💞💞

  56. C.... M....

    LETS BURN THE SHIPS.THE SHIPS ARE THE PROBLEMS IN OUR/YOUR LIFE.PRAISE GOD FOR SENDING JESUS TO DIE ON THE CROSS.take a moment breathe in and breathe out.every breath you take is a breath from the lord.PRAISE HIM!🙏

  57. G.... S....

    Amen 🙏 dont let satan control you we need to BURN the Ships cut the ties send a flame into the night and step into a new day

  58. A.... R....

    i appreciate the message and the creativity behind this. Good job!

  59. E.... ....

    . Powerful lyrics rich with meaning and I sincerely appreciate that, although the song is one of those tunes I find very annoying musically speaking. I'm very selective with my music

  60. E.... C....

    This is a great song! Glory to God!

  61. C.... P....

    Love this song amazing!!!!!flush the pills.

  62. S.... ....

    I cried so hard when I first listened to this song. Even now I cry so hard. This whole song is what I need to hear but sometimes don't want to. "How did we get here? We're cast away on a lonely shore. I can see In your eyes dear, Its hard to take for a moment more." This is one of the many parts in this song that just speaks directly to me. When I hear this I feel that God is telling me that He knows my pain. That He knows my suffering. This is SUCH a great reminder that He knows what I am going through.
    For anyone listening to this song and reading this comment I want you to know that God knows your pain. God knows your sorrow, guilt, regret, fear, anger, depression, grief, lust, and many other things . God loves you even with all of that. In this song He is saying to LET GO of your past. He is saying to "Burn the Ships" And give it all to Him. I want you to know that whatever challenges you face that you WILL get through it!! I love you SO SO much and so does He!!!!
    My dear brothers and sisters, God puts His STRONGEST soldiers through the TOUGHEST battles. Remember that and stay strong in the Lord.

  63. L.... H....

    Amen!!!!

  64. E.... M....

    This is my fav Christian song!!! I can't stop listening to it!!!

  65. D.... W....

    Im just a kid and have depression
    And listening to this song let's me see that there is a future for me
    and that I can BURN THE SHIPS of depression
    and when I hear it and am having these bad days
    I cry tears of joy knowing Theres a end to this if I burn the ships

  66. G.... G....

    I was once a mariner and while I was on the water I had more peace in my life.maybe because The evil one cannot walk on water.

  67. M.... F....

    The melody is kinda stolen from Matthew Parker - Adventure

  68. G.... G....

    Love this song

  69. D.... B....

    If Satan reminds you of your past, remind him of his future.
    Please follow God's words

  70. p.... w....

    I'M NOBODY!!!!❤🙏 THE NAME TO REMEMBER IS JESUS!!!❤❤❤❤🙏🙏♥️♥️ SAYS: JOHN THE BAPTIST !!!!****♡♡♡♡

    p.... w....

    AWHEN PEOPLE ASK HIM HIS NAME????🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

  71. N.... S....

    Thank you

  72. D.... ....

    13M views congrats

  73. B.... W....

    I love the message of this song. I heard it for the first time about 2 weeks ago. i have recently been going through some stuff regarding my body and how i view myself. this song is a really good reminder to let go of everything that has been keeping you down and pulling you into the past.

  74. A.... M....

    So awesome

  75. J.... R....

    It's ova

  76. L.... T....

    You guys are on the next level with these music videos just because of this one i subscribed:)

  77. S.... O....

    I was watching this on Chromecast, when my husband said at the end of the song "that was stupid, why did they burn their ship, now they are stranded on an island." I had to explain that it meant to burn ask your troubles and start new and don't look back, that it's better to be stranded on an island than the keep all your troubles and pain and all your past.

  78. C.... B....

    Took so long to find where I remembered the beat. If you listen to alan walker faded they sound similar

  79. m.... l....

    I love this song a lot. Thank you.

  80. B.... L....

    Love this song

  81. L.... D....

    My three year old really likes your songs. And he keeps asking me why did he look back?
    He doesnt understand why the song says dont look back and yet in the music video he looks back! Do you have answer that I can share with him?!

  82. M.... N....

    nice verry niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

  83. J.... L....

    I have no idea if you will see this comment, but I wanted to say thank you. This song has only recently come into my life but it has been unimaginably helpful. My father was horribly abusive throughout my life, to the point that people close to me would only spend time with me on the condition that he wouldn't be there because he made them uncomfortable or even that they were outright afraid of him. He has gotten in trouble before but I've always been afraid to say something or do something to separate myself from his abuse. I'm 21 now, working on shifting to my adult life, and I've found the strength to stand up to him, even if in a small way. I learned that a healthy relationship has boundaries, boundaries created by both people. I set one, one that laid out the expectation that he would learn to be considerate of the people I care about and take their feelings into account, treat them like humans, not an ice cream flavor preference at best, an inconvenience or object of revulsion at worst. He essentially told me no, which has given me the final push to work to separate myself from him. I have an amazing support network, and I'm still a little worried about his response, but this song has encouraged me that I can step into a new day, rise up from the dust, and walk away. It might be a while before I am dancing, but God has lined up my support network in friends, campus ministry, and church, to make stepping into a new day seem possible. This was his way of nudging me and saying "It's time. I've given you what you need." He spoke to me through you. Thank you.

  84. J.... A....

    I wish I could believe in God I find his exietance illogical but he seems amazing if I could truly believe in him I could change my life and make it better I don't ask for prayers I ask for God

  85. S.... ....

    i love this song and will leave a comment every time I watch this video

  86. A.... J....

    We have overcome the world.

  87. D.... L....

    Anyone else wonder why Joel looks back at the end, after telling us not to?

  88. T.... P....

    🔥🛳

  89. L.... W....

    Wo sind die deutschen ? 😂❤️Wer mag dieses lied auch sooo gerne und liebt einfach den refrain und wo das Schiff explodiert ? 🙈
    👇🏼

    L.... W....

    3:15 ♥️

  90. R.... ....

    I need to burn my ships against an old friend who left me. I pray that I can.

  91. D.... Y....

    Did they dump tea off that ship? 😂

  92. K.... F....

    I feel like I've heard this song 1000 times but it's just because it sounds like literally every other christian pop song

  93. M.... C....

    This is one of the songs I like, the kind of songs that allow you to leave the past behind and focus on the present and future. I love it soooooo much.

  94. C.... D....

    Grammy song...Yeah. Go boys!

  95. r.... ....

    I love the message of hope. Burning the ship is getting loose from a burden that keeps you bound. Truly a beautiful message and just as wonderful of a visual impact upon the soul!

  96. P.... C....

    2020 rated PG 13

  97. C.... ....

    This song and video are so underrated. What a powerful message of faith and hope <3

  98. D.... W....

    if any of you haven’t watched the video on the meaning of this song please go do it it makes a lot more sense and you can really hear where he’s coming from