To me, the first stanza describes
(1) the 7 major religions and their propensity to stifle either sexual expression or pacifism.
(2) that he and others who espouse logic and intellectualism will triumph over religion's inability to reconcile man's nature
(3) Re-stating that no religion is able to perform or duplicate the success of intellectualism
(4) An affirmation and reassurance to those who espouse intellectualism to be patient until the influence of the world's religions wane.
Second Stanza
(1) This is basically a mockery of the ironic and duplicitous nature of many religions in which peace and love can somehow co-exist with killing and death
Third Stanza
(1) Here he describes what could be Christianity condemning his message, solely because it does not align itself with that of the Christian faith. And because of the similar dogmatic nature of other religions, he endures condemnation from them, but calmly alludes to their forthcoming capitulation.
Fourth Stanza
In a cryptic but sardonic display, he pokes fun at the fear-inducing tenets of many religions which depict the end of the world to its followers as a horrific bloodbath, despite the unflinching adherence of millions of followers. He also jokes that, despite his status as a non-believer, he will still be around when that happens, as if to suggest that it's all bunk to begin with.
Fifth Stanza
This is undoubtedly the highest level of mockery. He describes what Christianity teaches will be the life lived in Heaven by Christians, describing the fantastic notions of the absence of death and never growing old. He describes a level of unity within every race and creed never before achieved previously on earth. And then, he insinuates that the highest symbol of the Christian hope, the prize that all hope to enjoy upon entering Heaven, perfect unity, actually belongs to him and those like him. SING THEIR OWN SONG TO THEM AS WE WATCH THEM GO DOWN. Wow...
Ok.........bagomojo was the closest to the translation of this song. I was a Jehovah's Witness for many years. (most of my life) When I heard this song, I instantly recongnized exactly what he was talking about. He's currently a witness and has been one since 2001. He's talking about watching all 7 of the world powers die (meaning human government "world powers" thru all time) I don't believe the 7th has been revealed (i'm talking about the 7th world power) In the end of this "system of things" all the 7 will...
Ok.........bagomojo was the closest to the translation of this song. I was a Jehovah's Witness for many years. (most of my life) When I heard this song, I instantly recongnized exactly what he was talking about. He's currently a witness and has been one since 2001. He's talking about watching all 7 of the world powers die (meaning human government "world powers" thru all time) I don't believe the 7th has been revealed (i'm talking about the 7th world power) In the end of this "system of things" all the 7 will fall, the ones standing will be God's people of all races and will be blessed in a paradise earth with no aging, nor crying, no pain, just learning and happiness under one government, God's Government. The part of the song "In her hand she holds the very key
Words of compassion, words of peace" are talking about the Witnesses. This is what they preach. He also talks about persicution against what his faith. But those persicuting will also fall meaning all the people against God and his "new government" will die also.
here "And before us animosity will stand and decree
That we speak not of love only blasphemy
And in the distance, 6 others will curse me
But that's alright, (that's alright)
for I will watch them fall(1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
The "singing the song" while they fall, would be praises to Jehovah
None of this has to do with the 144,000 in Revelations.
I realize that he made this song prior to becoming a witness, but he was raised seventh day adventist which has very close teachings (not all but some).
I realize that he made this song prior to becoming a witness, but he was raised seventh day adventist which has very close teachings (not all but some).
To me, the first stanza describes (1) the 7 major religions and their propensity to stifle either sexual expression or pacifism. (2) that he and others who espouse logic and intellectualism will triumph over religion's inability to reconcile man's nature (3) Re-stating that no religion is able to perform or duplicate the success of intellectualism (4) An affirmation and reassurance to those who espouse intellectualism to be patient until the influence of the world's religions wane.
Second Stanza (1) This is basically a mockery of the ironic and duplicitous nature of many religions in which peace and love can somehow co-exist with killing and death
Third Stanza (1) Here he describes what could be Christianity condemning his message, solely because it does not align itself with that of the Christian faith. And because of the similar dogmatic nature of other religions, he endures condemnation from them, but calmly alludes to their forthcoming capitulation.
Fourth Stanza In a cryptic but sardonic display, he pokes fun at the fear-inducing tenets of many religions which depict the end of the world to its followers as a horrific bloodbath, despite the unflinching adherence of millions of followers. He also jokes that, despite his status as a non-believer, he will still be around when that happens, as if to suggest that it's all bunk to begin with.
Fifth Stanza This is undoubtedly the highest level of mockery. He describes what Christianity teaches will be the life lived in Heaven by Christians, describing the fantastic notions of the absence of death and never growing old. He describes a level of unity within every race and creed never before achieved previously on earth. And then, he insinuates that the highest symbol of the Christian hope, the prize that all hope to enjoy upon entering Heaven, perfect unity, actually belongs to him and those like him. SING THEIR OWN SONG TO THEM AS WE WATCH THEM GO DOWN. Wow...
Exactly. I like the way you think!
Exactly. I like the way you think!
Ok.........bagomojo was the closest to the translation of this song. I was a Jehovah's Witness for many years. (most of my life) When I heard this song, I instantly recongnized exactly what he was talking about. He's currently a witness and has been one since 2001. He's talking about watching all 7 of the world powers die (meaning human government "world powers" thru all time) I don't believe the 7th has been revealed (i'm talking about the 7th world power) In the end of this "system of things" all the 7 will...
Ok.........bagomojo was the closest to the translation of this song. I was a Jehovah's Witness for many years. (most of my life) When I heard this song, I instantly recongnized exactly what he was talking about. He's currently a witness and has been one since 2001. He's talking about watching all 7 of the world powers die (meaning human government "world powers" thru all time) I don't believe the 7th has been revealed (i'm talking about the 7th world power) In the end of this "system of things" all the 7 will fall, the ones standing will be God's people of all races and will be blessed in a paradise earth with no aging, nor crying, no pain, just learning and happiness under one government, God's Government. The part of the song "In her hand she holds the very key Words of compassion, words of peace" are talking about the Witnesses. This is what they preach. He also talks about persicution against what his faith. But those persicuting will also fall meaning all the people against God and his "new government" will die also.
here "And before us animosity will stand and decree That we speak not of love only blasphemy And in the distance, 6 others will curse me But that's alright, (that's alright) for I will watch them fall(1,2,3,4,5,6,7) The "singing the song" while they fall, would be praises to Jehovah None of this has to do with the 144,000 in Revelations.
I realize that he made this song prior to becoming a witness, but he was raised seventh day adventist which has very close teachings (not all but some).
I realize that he made this song prior to becoming a witness, but he was raised seventh day adventist which has very close teachings (not all but some).