A Song of Warfare, Worship, and Unshakable Promise
“We’re not afraid / A promise of God can never be torn away / Walking on hands of angels, crushing snakes.” — Crushing Snakes
This isn’t just a song — it’s a battle cry. Crowder and TAYA crafted Crushing Snakes as a declaration of spiritual victory rooted in Psalm 91, the soldier’s prayer. It’s a song born out of sleepless nights, spiritual wrestling, and the realization that we don’t fight alone. The writers drew from their own coming-of-age moments in faith — learning to stand firm, face fear, and crush the lies of the enemy underfoot.
The imagery is bold: arrows flying by day, terrors stalking the night, ten thousand falling — and yet, we remain. Not because we’re strong, but because we’re safe under the shadow of His wings. The song echoes Genesis 3, where God curses the serpent and promises that one day, the seed of the woman will crush its head. That promise is fulfilled in Christ — and Crushing Snakes reminds us that we walk in that victory.
“You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.” — Psalm 91:13
This song hits hard because the battle is real. Whether it’s addiction, shame, fear, or spiritual attack — we all face snakes. But through Jesus, we don’t just survive — we crush them. We take back our freedom. We rise from the dead. We walk in light.
“We have been liberated / Back from the dead we’ve come.” — Crushing Snakes
This is a song for the warriors. For the ones who’ve been knocked down but refuse to stay there. For the ones who know the fight isn’t over — but the victory is already won.
So crank it loud. Let it stir your spirit. And remember: You were made to crush snakes.
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