Josh Garrels - The Resistance Lyrics






I was born into a system constructed for failure
It's a sinking ship manned by drunken sailors
An escape artist behind the bars of a jailer
An asthmatic attack and they withhold the inhaler
If the shoe doesn't fit what good is a tailor
In the midst of a crisis please cancel the gala
Without a symphony there's no need for a prelude
To foreshadow what's to come.
See the secret committees, commence with their meetings
To make red tape in response to simple questions
Questions threaten the perception of the beneficial systems
A pyramid scheme with it's cogs and it's pistons
Mechanization of men, making more and more
Live in a miserable existence
How can so few, claim so many victims
And this begs the question
My rest is a weapon against the oppression
Of mans obsession to control things
Look at the long line of make believe kings
The lord of the flies want's you to kiss his ring
Follow new rules with invisible strings
And become a puppet in the diabolical scheme
How do good men become part of the regime
They don't believe in resistance

Hold fast like an anchor in the storm
We will not be moved

Lesson number one, overcome
Every fear of regret and confusion
It's all illusion, delusion
Sent to disconnect the holy fusion
Of spirit and the flesh
Every mortal breath, is meant to bring forth fire
But only when the fear of death, gets consumed
On the funeral pier
So let the flames rise higher
Let every man be considered a liar
If he doubts the goodness and faithfulness of God
Itching ears will compulsively nod in approval
When unbelief is taught in all our temples and schools
But God can restrain the madness of a fool
He can bring His truth through the mouth of a mule
You can move an mountain without any tools
It just takes the faith of a little seed
To make a way through what might seem to be
Impossibility,
And the ability will match the occasion
The outcome will defy explanation
The liberation will not be televised
When it arrives like lightning in the skies

Hold fast like an anchor in the storm
For your love, we will rise and overcome
Through the fire

Hold fast my people and sing
Through peace and through suffering
All for the joy that it brings, to be free
It's gonna cost us everything
To follow one Lord and King
True love endures everything
To be free

Hold fast, like an anchor in the storm
We will not be moved





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  1. F.... L....

    Brother, in Christ Jesus, I said I would have died for you, but you have been dying for my Salvation long enough. God works in the most mysterious ways!! I can NEVER thank you enough. ❤️❤️Acts 28-31, Phillipians 1:13 , 4:22✝️

  2. M.... W....

    I like the song "Drowning Man" by U2 as well (see 3:08).
    Funny how they didn't give any credits for that riff here.

  3. F.... L....

    This is my fight song. I will resist sin, Father we are ready. Thank you Lord for being with me!!❤️. Real Love.

  4. D.... K....

    This is AweSome🙌 Praise The Lord😂

  5. G.... B....

    Love it!!

  6. J.... R....

    great and powerfull song, thanks to growing up all people to rebel against satanistic thinking at every atom of all existence!
    my wish for you is all the best ... in the light of truth!

  7. s.... s....

    ZION ZION ZION ZION. I have a special scar where I was inslaved to clean up folk's sin # hurricane harvery. God bless you Michael I can't wait to go home to ZION, and let the world feel a meek and humble servant

  8. J.... H....

    Thank you Jesus for the beautiful changes you have made in us that know you ♥️♥️♥️

  9. k.... e....

    I rarely listen and enjoy rap music but as I listen to this song and read the lyrics I was just blown away by the message that it brings. Keep it up brother Josh.

  10. L.... W....

    This makes me want to cry. Such a truthful song

  11. J.... V....

    these Songs are total Awesomeness

  12. C.... G....

    I love this song but in all realness we are torturing animals and God said not to, Christians aren't Prov 31:8-9 and God's calling I'm calling but where is God's people? They think animals were made for torture which is why animal torture consumption has burned the Earth's lungs. Torturing animals is a sin and "ppl of God" agree unless it comes to consumerism. Where is God is what pagans ask.

    C.... G....

    Crystina Gomez Adam & Eve gave the rights of the earth to Satan. Jesus toon the keys back from Satan for every human. Now, it is up to each individual person to choose to take back the keys from Jesus for their own self. One day the earth will be made new. In the meantime, each person is responsible for their own free will decisions. Unfortunately, many people who claim the label of Christian are not truly or are only babes in their comprehension of scripture/truth. There are also generational curses & demons that hold people in bondage & block them from comprehending or fully hearing/connecting with God. These things must be repented of, renounced, rights must be revoked, yokes must broken, the Holy Spirit must be invited in, & retaliation from Satan must be forbidden - all in Jesus’ name. God has obviously given you a Heart of Mercy for/to steward the animals. God is a god of relationship. He wants us to partner with Him to accomplish His will. Sounds like you’re called to accomplish His will to protect animals. You should lean into that more for sure! 🙂 I assure you that God does love His animals. If you read the book of Jonah, He mentions how He doesn’t want to destroy the animals in Nineveh.

  13. A.... D....

    This song is genius. Reminds me of a KJ-52 song but above and beyond that level genius.
    Kellis Booth: Everyone forgets the first conditional step: SUBMIT TO GOD.

  14. J.... V....

    OH MY LORD SO BLESSED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT 🕊 WE ARE THE RESISTANCE

  15. D.... K....

    This is a wonderful song, yet the red fist of socialism is not resistance but rebellion, and rebellion is as witchcraft to God.

  16. C.... L....

    "God can restrain the madness of a fool"

  17. W.... O....

    Seriously.... this song. SO GOOD.

  18. G.... i....

    I have been brought here for a reason

  19. J.... B....

    You are ar a inspiration

  20. J.... S....

    Abolishhumanabortion.com
    Churchrepent.com

  21. D.... ....

    I had to debate a Christian concerning abortion ㅠㅠ since when did God tell a woman to kill their own child

  22. a.... c....

    just heard of him.. loving it.

  23. T.... N....

    Oh my goodness. Someone sent me this song because she said it made her think of me. I have the chills. I feel like this should be the theme song of my life. I tell people all the time, we need to speak up. Rise up. Wake up. Before it's too late.

  24. R.... 3....

    TRUTH! Glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ, KING OF KINGS!

  25. s.... ....

    Good song ... the mention of Jesus Name would’ve been nice

  26. D.... R....

    This is kinda cringy.

  27. C.... D....

    This is about Jesus, being a Christian, a citizen of heaven, not of the world, conforming to His image, and following Him.

  28. A.... K....

    never gets old

  29. C.... R....

    Love the lyrics and music, so powerful! However, the closed fist symbol is the same one used by the unions which is the same one used by communists years past. Look it up. Just be careful of content associated with Christianity because in no way shape or form under any conditions or circumstances ever, is Christ ok with socialism or communism or any other totalitarian form of government. Just to clarify...

  30. E.... B....

    Rape is just not what. I like with your talent

  31. J.... S....

    I'm 50 years old And I love this song

  32. A.... E....

    I love the raw honesty of this song

  33. B.... F....

    Discovering this in 2018. So good

  34. S.... I....

    Amazing

  35. P.... C....

    Seems like you're co-opting phrases and terms from people of color resisting white supremacy and systemic oppression and using them to make straight white evangelicals think they're the people who are oppressed and need to resist those who are unlike themselves.

    P.... C....

    Soyboy detected. In all seriousness though you've been tricked by globohomo memes mate. People of color = black people 😂

  36. M.... L....

    Fuck Yeah!

  37. N.... G....

    Nací en un sistema construido para el fracaso
    Es un barco que se hunde tripulado por marineros borrachos 
    Un artista del escape detrás de los barrotes de una carcelero de 
    un ataque de asma cuando se nos olvidó el inhalador 
    Si el zapato no se ajusta a lo bueno es un sastre 
    En medio de una crisis, por favor cancele la gala 
    Sin una sinfonía no hay necesidad de un preludio 
    Para presagiar lo que está por venir 
    Vea los comités secretos, comience con sus reuniones 
    Para hacer una burocracia en respuesta a preguntas simples 
    Preguntas que amenazan la percepción de un sistema beneficioso
    Un esquema piramidal Con sus dientes y sus pistones. 
    Mecanización de los hombres, haciendo que cada vez más 
    Vivan en una existencia miserable.
    ¿Cómo puede tan pocos afirman tantas víctimas 
    Y esto plantea la pregunta 
    Mi descanso es un arma contra la opresión 
    de la obsesión del hombre para controlar las cosas
    vistazo a la larga lista de hacer creer reyes 
    y el Señor de las moscas quiere a besar su anillo 
    Siga nueva gobierna con cuerdas invisibles 
    Y conviértete en un títere en el diabólico esquema 
    Cómo los hombres buenos se convierten en parte del régimen 
    No creen en la resistencia Se 

    mantienen firmes como un ancla en la tormenta 
    No nos moveremos
    Lección número uno, vencer 
    Todo temor al arrepentimiento y la confusión 
    Todo es ilusión, engaño 
    Enviado para desconectar la santa fusión 
    De espíritu y carne
    Todo aliento mortal, está destinado a producir fuego 
    Pero solo cuando el miedo a la muerte se agota 
    En el funeral muelle 
    así también las llamas se elevan más alto 
    cada uno esté considerado un mentiroso 
    Si se duda de la bondad y la fidelidad de Dios 
    comezón de oír, se compulsivamente asentir en señal de aprobación 
    Cuando la incredulidad se enseña en todos nuestros templos y escuelas 
    Pero Dios puede frenar la locura de un tonto 
    él Puede traer su verdad a través de la boca de una mula
    . Puede mover una montaña sin herramientas.
    Solo se necesita la fe de una pequeña semilla 
    para hacer un camino a través de lo que podría parecer imposible 
    y la capacidad coincidirá con ocasión 
    El resultado será desafían la explicación 
    no será televisada La liberación
    Cuando llega como un rayo en el cielo 

    Retén como una ancla en la tormenta 
    Por tu amor, nos levantaremos y venceremos a 
    través del fuego
    Sostén a mi gente y canta. 
    A través de la paz y el sufrimiento. 
    Todo por la alegría que trae, ser libre. 
    Nos va a costar todo 
    . Seguir a un Señor y Rey. 
    El amor verdadero lo soporta todo. 
    Ser libre. 

    Manténgase firme, como un ancla en la tormenta 
    . no será movido

  38. V.... S....

    How timely is this song right now though..

  39. T.... K....

    I stand for something real or fall for anything.. it's up to us to make a stand. Speak out against the man.. one that does wrong and I'm a do right.. blessed be. Lyph.. love you past heaven

  40. X.... W....

    This is such good lyrics, Praise God for him!

  41. l.... s....

    I just learned of Josh TODAY. Thank you!

    l.... s....

    laswan s. Awesome !! Been a fan for three years myself !

  42. A.... E....

    Beautiful song

  43. m.... ....

    4:36 is the half verse, the complete verse is:
    "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." - James 4:7 / AV

  44. B.... V....

    An amazing song.

  45. m.... ....

    creative music, powerful message, perfect combination

  46. C.... U....

    settle on which side you stand. do business with God. resist the systems of the world! repent and believe the gospel. it's your only hope.

  47. M.... ....

    we're into the last year's of revenue of our minds if you are a rebel you might understand by the signals that the day of Victory it's near to those who wait in the Lord as he said.

  48. J.... W....

    How to be part of that movement.

  49. G.... H....

    My son has been in prison three times now. He is only 28. A beautiful boy! Always has a smile. Drugs and lies. I'm sending him the lyrics to this song. I hope he gets out soon, so that he can actually hear this loving meaningful song. I have chills. Thanks Josh!

    G.... H....

    Keep faith dear. the hardest thing a parent can endure is to see their child suffering whilst being powerless to intervene. I know it from both sides, as a father to my son who was given a very bleak prognosis and spent his first month alive in neonatal intensive care, and as a recovering drug addict that subjected my immediate family to the horrors of addiction. It's a terrible malady that instills doubt, grief and resentment in all who are touched by our lives, particularly our families. I have known families that walked away from other members struggling with addiction, and I thank God that my family remained in my corner. They had to distance themselves to protect their hearts and to avoid perpetually enabling my problem, but they remained available for the day that I would hopefully be ready to live differently. That saved my life. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Keep the faith in love, for love is the only chance any of us have for salvation. It's easy to hate. It takes true grit to live through love. You clearly do, which makes you both exemplary and inspirational. Stay strong love, and God bless.

    G.... H....

    When he gets out offer him a place called Strong Tower Ministry rehab. God worked on me in there. And it's free!

  50. P.... L....

    The red fist symbol in the air is the same one used for Marxism/ Communism. Bad taste!

    P.... L....

    He's using that symbol to prove a point.

    P.... L....

    What Joel said is what I was about to say. Red is also used to show who is talking like in the Holy Bible it has red writing when Christ is talking.

  51. T.... D....

    Amazing video.

  52. D.... F....

    THE LIBERATION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED WHEN IT ARRIVES LIKE LIGHTNING IN THE SKIES !

  53. D.... P....

    I was Never a Rebel. Always the resistance.

  54. D.... A....

    I like original music that remains true to the Word and brings it to life. Thank you!

  55. P.... S....

    This is my favorite song by a far far far margin

  56. C.... K....

    Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.

  57. m.... ....

    Looks allot like an antifa flag at the lower right corner at the very end. What is it?

  58. C.... C....

    Por favor alguém pode legenda em português esta música ....por favor irmão (as)

  59. Z.... ....

    It makes me sad this song is so underrated. I'm a Muslim and I love this song because ıt's so powerful and beautifully tells the resistance for The Creator. (for me Allah).

  60. C.... C....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YaL5knA4qI&t=193s

  61. P.... D....

    Call the fd for these fire lines!

  62. G.... D....

    Whoa...

  63. K.... T....

    We resist with Grace. Not a fist.

  64. K.... T....

    Just change the red commie fist please. That symbol of a fist is used for every group of rebellion, that happen to be against what we as Christians stand for. Bad symbol.

  65. J.... D....

    mr garrels makes people like ed shearan sound like a total novice

  66. k.... ....

    I will resist.

  67. A.... M....

    This band and song is amazing!

  68. C.... 2....

    People this is communism. Hell they even have the closed fist, which is the hand symbol of communism

    C.... 2....

    Yeah, just everyone in history has used the swastika for National Socialism, ala Nazism. To hold back, to resist, is a community effort--it isn't communism. The message has nothing to do with communism, but we can put our fingers in our ears, just so long as the shofar can't ring and rattle the drums.

    C.... 2....

    Carl Brown bulshit

    C.... 2....

    Bullshite: Cybernetics in reverse. Heading out into the storm full steam, with a dinghy. ♫♪.ılılıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llılılı.♫♪

  69. T.... W....

    Hacksaw Ridge... why do I keep thinking of Hacksaw Ridge?

  70. D.... E....

    Always remember. Stuff

  71. J.... R....

    Listen to Mini Thin too

  72. D.... E....

    Wow... one of the most powerful rap songs i've ever heard.. it strengthens my resistance to the next level...thank you for pulling up such a nice song :)

  73. J.... D....

    dont forget how good josh is ???

  74. D.... S....

    Great Job!!
    The abortion fact is incorrect. 46M since Roe v Wade. between 650 and 900K a year.

    D.... S....

    More than 40 million worldwide in 2018. In 2011 probably more:(.

  75. T.... M....

    Yet Trump was elected president:(

  76. T.... M....

    Muslims represent 🤘

  77. J.... H....

    Check out some 7th day slumber too good Christian rock band

  78. D.... B....

    Very well made

  79. P.... ....

    Not my kinda music, but this is a great song!

  80. J.... B....

    Josh don't let nothing stop you!!!!!! The devel is the second smartest.

  81. J.... B....

    I died seen the darkness, JESUS SAVED ME from the darkness. I received salvation after Death. Took me to the LIGHT. TOLD me to spread my story to the four corners of the Earth! I was on life support for three days before they pronounce me Dead. I will never forget the last thing I heard was he has flat line, give him some epinephrine. I could see my body, then suddenly darkness so dark it doesn't

    J.... B....

    exist on this Earth. GOD IS REAL. SO IF YOU ARE READING THIS, ITS HAS BEEN NO MISTAKE. GOD has never made a MISTAKE IT WAS MEANT TO BE!!!!! JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY!!!! JOSH IS NO MISTAKE, He speaks the truth!!!!! May GOD bless you!

    J.... B....

    Jeff Browning awesome testimony, and I have been also redeemed 3 days later from a coma, attacks of all sorts but MIGHTY AND THE ONLY POWERFUL GOD & LORD JESUS CAN WIN ANY AND ALL BATTLES!!!
    He’s always done it and willl continues

  82. N.... ....

    what video editor did you use

  83. d.... C....

    on replay

  84. d.... C....

    This is good

  85. J.... F....

    I love this guy! What an awesome find!

  86. S.... ....

    I'm not kidding, when I speak of how this song has encouraged me, a wreck who feared she fell too far from God. I listen, and I hear adrenaline, anger, desperation, all things needed for a fight, all which I possess. Yet the war is not won by these things alone, and it can't be won by a single, sinful soul. We can't resist alone, if we try, we're most likely resisting fellowship and intimacy, what is needed for a relationship. For as Christians, that we desire, a relationship with God, and distance from the devil. Prone to wander, our hearts must not be our guides. To resist is to throw off all which is well known and seemingly inviting, tantalizing, for something deeper still. Keep up the wonderful music.

    S.... ....

    Salvaged_Wreck Absolutely, however once you give your life to Him, you find yourself wanting to do His will and being drawn to sin less and less. Please do not be discouraged, I have been there before. I turned my back on Him so many times, but it really is never too late. I hope you are walking with him strongly today and have found that immense courage and strength necessary in Him. Much love sister, praying for you.

    S.... ....

    What the heck is with you guys?! This message isn't only meant for Christians!!!!!

    S.... ....

    Odd how you missed the symbol of communism in the video...outstretched arm closed fist.

    S.... ....

    That was rude

    S.... ....

    Ctb 281

    True.

    John Todd

  87. H.... T....

    Sorry... I need to know... Is those words before his voice starts made by the one that created this video-lyric proyect? In other words, is that related directly with the singer?
    If you could give me the answer, i'll appreciate it a lot. Thanks

    H.... T....

    Héctor Tami they're my words. I have another video of the same song (less views) that have quotes given to me by Josh.

    H.... T....

    Thank you very much for the answer.

  88. T.... B....

    Jesus sings through this, holy fire burn away corrupt desire. Let good men starve the darkness in the light of the one true king

  89. E.... R....

    Such a cool groove/vibe with lyrical depth. Josh, is very talented but I particulalry appreciate that he's not just deep without a focus or purpose. There is a goal of all he writes, not just to be artsy fartsy.

  90. M.... F....

    Render unto Ceasar, that which is Caesar's; and unto God that which is God's. Resist NOT evil! Non-resistance is the Christian Anarchist way to overcome evil; true resistance.

  91. D.... G....

    rap hurts my musical heart...I relay hate it

  92. V.... S....

    Glory Be real music.

  93. a.... m....

    All I can say is WOW

  94. R.... M....

    Can't wait to see him and John Mark McMillan next month!

  95. R.... P....

    Following Jesus Christ as your Lord and King will make you a rebel in the eyes of the world. The Holy Spirit in your belly that burns with passion for the gospel will cause you not to care. You will endure it all for the sake of your King. This song fans those flames as was the intention of these Spirit-filled lyrics. Well done. On repeat.

  96. J.... D....

    This needs to go viral

    J.... D....

    John Doe the way the satanic music industry and youtube algorithms are setup they do not allow conscious enlightening videos and songs to get thru to the masses for fear of them waking up and no longer conforming 😧

    J.... D....

    Harry Houghton Who cares, doesn't mean we can't try

    J.... D....

    And this comment needs more likes

  97. d.... w....

    one of my favorite ... backup singer or voice sounds like sting....:)