Yeah Valley of Elah Listen You come with a sword and a spear and a javelin I come in the Name that you're blaspheming Battle’s Yahweh’s, not mine, I’m standing in One stone, one swing, watch how it’s landing You come with a sword and a spear and a javelin I come in the Name that you're blaspheming All will know there’s a God here standing Not by the blade, but the hand commanding Valley of Elah, two sides drawn Philistines camped from dusk till dawn Champion steps when the day breaks on Goliath’s voice like a war drum strong Helmet of bronze and a coat of mail Weight on his chest, no man prevail Spear like a beam with an iron tip Forty days straight, he don’t ever quit "Send me a man, let him fight me now If he wins, we serve, if not, you bow" Israel shook, no one steps out Saul and his army just filled with doubt Morning and evening, the challenge stays Fear in the camp for forty days No one moves when the giant speaks Strength looks big but their faith looks weak You come with a sword and a spear and a javelin I come in the Name that you're blaspheming Battle’s Yahweh’s, not mine, I’m standing in One stone, one swing, watch how it’s landing David arrives with the bread and grain Sent by his father to check the plain Hears that voice, hears that same disdain Says "who is this man bringing God this shame?" "Defying the ranks of the living Lord?" Men speak low but avoid that war Word gets back to the king indoors David steps up like "fear no more" "I kept the sheep, I faced the wild Lion and bear tried take the child Yahweh delivered me every time He’ll do it again in this fight" Saul says "go, and Yahweh be near" Armor don’t fit, he won’t wear that gear Takes his staff and the stones made clear Five smooth stones, no trace of fear Am I a dog you come with stones? Hear the giant’s mocking tone "You come with a sword and a spear and blade I come in the Name of Yahweh you’ve shamed This day He will give you into my hand So all will know and understand" "Not by sword and not by spear For the battle’s Yahweh’s right here" David runs, no trace of fear Sling goes back, the end is near Stone flies fast, strikes his head Goliath falls down, face first, dead No sword in hand, so David instead Takes his blade and removes his head Philistines flee when they see him drop Israel rise and pursue nonstop From fear to faith, the tables swap God over strength, the giant drops You come with a sword and a spear and a javelin I come in the Name that you're blaspheming Battle’s Yahweh’s, not mine, I’m standing in One stone, one swing, that’s how it’s ending
