Lyric discussion by Me2 

tydeus, the songs that i have commented on reflects daves interpretation of an absolute idea from the spirits reflection as it is witnessed in the finite physical circumstances. (it is mostly vague in symbolic description as is the new testament is viewed the same way). Its not rehashed religious diatribe but it can be seen as deep spirit content. it doesnt box any idea in but expresses all of the highest values man can view his circumstances as well as nature in.

in this world no one will love another to their death..thats altruistic and bold but rarely accomplished. yet all humans will die for Gods love. thats inevitable.

I simply make a viewpoint of the absolute origin of the idea..its daves individual perspective of how he describes what he is sensing.

in this song "breaking free" is being released of a habit. released from believing a lie. during the experience or intervention someone will take the anger and wrath and negative consequences as the habit or belief structure is spent and a better nature eventually replaces it.

this is spirit warfare with a physical reaction. you could call it an exorcism if you like

it carries a whiplash of a physical consequence with the victim becoming the sacrifice as he is seen rescuing the loved one that is inflicted.

why do you think all that sacrificial lamb stuff is taked about so much and made so strong a subject.

mankind becomes that sacrificial lamb to his neighbor.. thats the absolute idea...

hey i know you posted this a while ago, but i felt i should post this just so if even you dont read this, people who see your messages are not dissuaided:

Dave Matthews is a self proclaimed Atheist, there are many videos of him saying it, he doesnt hide it. He uses gods name many times in songs as a metaphore for "good" and the devil as a metaphore for "evil", but he does not beleive in god.

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