I don't usually try to make songs sound more Christian then they are but I have a feeling it's based off the prodigal son, in Luke. I don't know if it's a direct reference to it but it definitely has themes based off of it. It can be about a girlfriend, friend, family member, or anything you want it to be. Not sure what Mat had in mind when he wrote it though.
it's not like Christians to fixate on one bit of information and ignore all other facts that don't suit them. He mentions the prodigal, but there are no other parallels with the story - no two brothers, no return seeking forgiveness, no father/benefactor figure, no wasting of a fortune. The only similarity is the word prodigal and the fact they've been away and returned. Lines like 'golden ring' implies a wedding ring, 'they don't know you like I do' implies that someone has not changed like in the prodigal son, but that they are misunderstood ....
it's not like Christians to fixate on one bit of information and ignore all other facts that don't suit them. He mentions the prodigal, but there are no other parallels with the story - no two brothers, no return seeking forgiveness, no father/benefactor figure, no wasting of a fortune. The only similarity is the word prodigal and the fact they've been away and returned. Lines like 'golden ring' implies a wedding ring, 'they don't know you like I do' implies that someone has not changed like in the prodigal son, but that they are misunderstood ....
@latexwarrior What you said about the golden ring line not fitting the prodigal son story: Luke 15: 21-22: "The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.'" No return seeking forgiveness? "Heard you were back in town, heard you were coming 'round." (return) and "my love never fades through the fire and rain" (forgiveness). And BTW Mat...
@latexwarrior What you said about the golden ring line not fitting the prodigal son story: Luke 15: 21-22: "The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.'" No return seeking forgiveness? "Heard you were back in town, heard you were coming 'round." (return) and "my love never fades through the fire and rain" (forgiveness). And BTW Mat Kearney even said it was about the prodigal son.
I don't usually try to make songs sound more Christian then they are but I have a feeling it's based off the prodigal son, in Luke. I don't know if it's a direct reference to it but it definitely has themes based off of it. It can be about a girlfriend, friend, family member, or anything you want it to be. Not sure what Mat had in mind when he wrote it though.
it's not like Christians to fixate on one bit of information and ignore all other facts that don't suit them. He mentions the prodigal, but there are no other parallels with the story - no two brothers, no return seeking forgiveness, no father/benefactor figure, no wasting of a fortune. The only similarity is the word prodigal and the fact they've been away and returned. Lines like 'golden ring' implies a wedding ring, 'they don't know you like I do' implies that someone has not changed like in the prodigal son, but that they are misunderstood ....
it's not like Christians to fixate on one bit of information and ignore all other facts that don't suit them. He mentions the prodigal, but there are no other parallels with the story - no two brothers, no return seeking forgiveness, no father/benefactor figure, no wasting of a fortune. The only similarity is the word prodigal and the fact they've been away and returned. Lines like 'golden ring' implies a wedding ring, 'they don't know you like I do' implies that someone has not changed like in the prodigal son, but that they are misunderstood ....
@latexwarrior What you said about the golden ring line not fitting the prodigal son story: Luke 15: 21-22: "The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.'" No return seeking forgiveness? "Heard you were back in town, heard you were coming 'round." (return) and "my love never fades through the fire and rain" (forgiveness). And BTW Mat...
@latexwarrior What you said about the golden ring line not fitting the prodigal son story: Luke 15: 21-22: "The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.'" No return seeking forgiveness? "Heard you were back in town, heard you were coming 'round." (return) and "my love never fades through the fire and rain" (forgiveness). And BTW Mat Kearney even said it was about the prodigal son.