Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, the musical minds behind For KING & COUNTRY, released a powerful song called “Amen” in 2018. This track is more than just a catchy tune; it tells a story of personal change.
The song is inspired by Luke’s experience of being baptized as an adult. The lyrics talk about feeling trapped and lost, then finding freedom and new life through faith. Lines like “count to three and say a prayer / Down for love and up for air” paint a picture of someone letting go of the old and embracing something new.
The music video takes this idea even further. Shot in the vast desert landscapes of Utah, it shows the brothers battling a storm and then being submerged underwater. These dramatic scenes symbolize the death of the old self and the birth of a new one. The song ends with a powerful message of hope: “From death to life (Amen!) / From dark to light (Amen!)”.
Video: Amen by For King & Country
Amen Lyrics by For King & Country
[Joel Smallbone:]
Count to three and say a prayer
Down for love and up for air
Underwater, overjoyed
Water for a thirsty soul
Water for a thirsty soul
Baptize me into Your love
Oh, my spirits overcome
Body, mind, and skin, bone
Love Him, wanna make it known
Love Him, wanna make it known
[Luke Smallbone:]
I’m comin’ alive with You
I’m comin’ alive with You
I was livin’ a lie ’til you
I’m comin’ alive with You
All the people say
Amen! Amen!
All the people say
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Yeah
[Joel Smallbone:]
Resurrection day is here
Bells are ringin’ loud and clear
Caterpillar to a butterfly
Risen to another life
Risen to another life
[Luke Smallbone:]
Yeah, I’m comin’ alive with You
I’m comin’ alive with You
I was livin’ a lie ’til you
I’m comin’ alive with You
All the people say
Amen! Amen!
All the people say
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Yeah
Amen
From death to life (Amen!)
From dark to light (Amen!)
I’m singin’ out tonight (Amen! Amen!)
You’re in my blood, my veins
In every word I pray
You gave it all for me
I’ll give it all for You
Oh, I’m in love with You
Overwhelmed by You
And if the world is listenin’
This is my confession
You are my obsession
(You are my obsession)
All the people say
Amen! Amen!
All the people say
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Yeah
Amen
From death to life (Amen!)
From dark to light (Amen!)
I’m singin’ out tonight (Amen! Amen!)
Yeah
