| Brand New – Jesus Christ Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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First of all, why does every song ever written have to be about a girl? And why is it so ridiculous that someone with a strongly religious background would write a song reflect his inner thoughts about God? Really? All those biblical references for a song about some random girl? I might be prejudiced... but I feel like I know what this song because I can relate to Jesse's upbringing: a Christian family. And like him, I don't follow the beliefs of my family. But if you've never had that experience, of course you reject the possibility he's musing about religion. If you hate religion, you don't want to believe that he can have a softer side toward it, that he can muse about believing it or not, because you don't. You can do terrible things, but still have moments where you sit and ponder jesus death. I think that's exactly what created this song, a feeling that his old beliefs are still there in this heart, dormant but alive, and wondering while Christ would even want him anymore. |
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| Lifehouse – Everything Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I wish people with a personal grudge against Christianity would step back a moment and be fair. I wouldn't say I'm active religiously, but I know why the Christians feel they way they do. If you find beauty in this song by relating it back to your relationship, that's fine, it's up to you, but can you blame anyone who is looking for something deeper in music than the endless "I'm crazy in love with this girl"/"I'm depressed that I broke up with this girl" songs that endlessly stream out of our radios? Humans are obviously flawed, and their relationships can only go so far. Lay aside your preconceived ideas about "Christians" and imagine a real communicating relationship with the ultimate power that created you, that knows everything about, that will be there for you for eternity? The ultimate love... and the language of this song seems to reflect that kind of love, eternal, all powerful. Is it any wonder Christians aren't satisfied when something says "This song reminds me of my ex-boyfriend!" |
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