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Tug O' War
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Aug 6, 2026 updated
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NewSong's 'Tug o' War' uses the metaphor of a tug-of-war to describe the spiritual battle between darkness and light. The song encourages believers to stand firm, hide God's Word in their hearts, and take an active role in the fight. It emphasizes the daily struggle and the need for strength and determination, reminding listeners that the outcome depends on their choices and commitment to God.
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Tug of, tug of war!
It's a tug o' war
Whoo-hoo...
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
Hey, we're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
Tug of war
Huh!
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
Hey, we're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
Like it or not
The rope is in our hands
We have to be strong
We have to take our stand
No time to turn and walk away
The war is going on
Each and every day
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
(Little bit more)
Hey!
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
Hey, hey, we're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
It's a tug o', tug o', tug o'
Tug o' war
Huh!
It's a tug o', tug o', tug o', tug o', tug o'
It's a tug o' war
We've got to hide
His Word down in our hearts
We've got to take time
Before each new day starts
It's up to us, me and you
Yes, it is
The rope is in our hands
What are we gonna do
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
(Pulled back, pulled back, pulled back)
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
Hey, we're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
(Pulled back, pulled back, pulled back)
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
(A little bit more)
We're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
It's a tug o' war
Pulled back, pulled back
Hey, we're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
It's a tug o' war
We're being pulled back and forth
(Pulled back, pulled back, pulled back)
First a little bit less
Then a little bit more
(A little bit more)
Hey, we're in a fight
The forces of darkness
And the children of the light
It's a tug o' war