i'm surprised no one has commented on the blatant spiritual element in this song... the first line being "you made this world" and soon after "you gave me life"... sounds quite similar to the lyrics of modern day praise & worship. Anyone know Glen's religious stance? I know he believes in God, but this song seems very "Christian" but in a non-cheesey way. Especially the "Open me" and "Let it come through me" lines... definitely a prayer of many evangelicals.
I agree that the song has spiritual element, but I don't think it has to be Christian neccessarily. It's a little confusing considering Glen's inclination toward Buddism (that I read in an interview). That is, the song is not only theistic but also is suggesting that the deity is personal I think; while classical Buddism doesn't have a god. At least it doesn't have a personal god. My oppinion is that the artist is searching as I am, yet, perhaps, found at least that our Creator is capable of relationship and perhaps even wooing us toward...
I agree that the song has spiritual element, but I don't think it has to be Christian neccessarily. It's a little confusing considering Glen's inclination toward Buddism (that I read in an interview). That is, the song is not only theistic but also is suggesting that the deity is personal I think; while classical Buddism doesn't have a god. At least it doesn't have a personal god. My oppinion is that the artist is searching as I am, yet, perhaps, found at least that our Creator is capable of relationship and perhaps even wooing us toward it. I love this song and find that my spirit is opened up in a type of worship that I don't get from most dogmatic praise songs. Much of Glen's music has this great effect on me.
I was curious about Glen's beliefs, especially after hearing this song, and after some web searching I found an interview with Glen Phillips explaining what this song means to him. It was definitely not meant to be a christian song, at least not in the way you and I and most other people in the U.S. would mean by "christian". Glen essentially describes it as a song about gratitude for being alive and part of this universe, regardless of whomever or however it came to be. Here is a link to a podcast containing the interview which starts at the...
I was curious about Glen's beliefs, especially after hearing this song, and after some web searching I found an interview with Glen Phillips explaining what this song means to him. It was definitely not meant to be a christian song, at least not in the way you and I and most other people in the U.S. would mean by "christian". Glen essentially describes it as a song about gratitude for being alive and part of this universe, regardless of whomever or however it came to be. Here is a link to a podcast containing the interview which starts at the 34:44 mark.
i'm surprised no one has commented on the blatant spiritual element in this song... the first line being "you made this world" and soon after "you gave me life"... sounds quite similar to the lyrics of modern day praise & worship. Anyone know Glen's religious stance? I know he believes in God, but this song seems very "Christian" but in a non-cheesey way. Especially the "Open me" and "Let it come through me" lines... definitely a prayer of many evangelicals.
I agree that the song has spiritual element, but I don't think it has to be Christian neccessarily. It's a little confusing considering Glen's inclination toward Buddism (that I read in an interview). That is, the song is not only theistic but also is suggesting that the deity is personal I think; while classical Buddism doesn't have a god. At least it doesn't have a personal god. My oppinion is that the artist is searching as I am, yet, perhaps, found at least that our Creator is capable of relationship and perhaps even wooing us toward...
I agree that the song has spiritual element, but I don't think it has to be Christian neccessarily. It's a little confusing considering Glen's inclination toward Buddism (that I read in an interview). That is, the song is not only theistic but also is suggesting that the deity is personal I think; while classical Buddism doesn't have a god. At least it doesn't have a personal god. My oppinion is that the artist is searching as I am, yet, perhaps, found at least that our Creator is capable of relationship and perhaps even wooing us toward it. I love this song and find that my spirit is opened up in a type of worship that I don't get from most dogmatic praise songs. Much of Glen's music has this great effect on me.
I was curious about Glen's beliefs, especially after hearing this song, and after some web searching I found an interview with Glen Phillips explaining what this song means to him. It was definitely not meant to be a christian song, at least not in the way you and I and most other people in the U.S. would mean by "christian". Glen essentially describes it as a song about gratitude for being alive and part of this universe, regardless of whomever or however it came to be. Here is a link to a podcast containing the interview which starts at the...
I was curious about Glen's beliefs, especially after hearing this song, and after some web searching I found an interview with Glen Phillips explaining what this song means to him. It was definitely not meant to be a christian song, at least not in the way you and I and most other people in the U.S. would mean by "christian". Glen essentially describes it as a song about gratitude for being alive and part of this universe, regardless of whomever or however it came to be. Here is a link to a podcast containing the interview which starts at the 34:44 mark.
habanero.podomatic.com/entry/2008-03-13T20_39_11-07_00