QuoteMan Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I created this post to talk about songs that relate to God in some way-or-another... I was mostly thinking of XTC's "Dear God" when I thought of this thread... Is is wrong to listen to a song that doubts, and "disses" God? lyrics: Dear god, Hope you got the letter, And I pray you can make it better down here. I dont mean a big reduction in the price of beer, But all the people that you made in your image, See them starving on their feet, cause they dont get enough to eat From god, I cant believe in you. Dear god, Sorry to disturb you, But I feel that I should be heard loud and clear. We all need a big reduction in amount of tears, And all the people that you made in your image, See them fighting in the street, cause they cant make opinions meet, About god, I cant believe in you. Did you make disease, and the diamond blue? Did you make mankind after we made you? And the devil too! Dear god, Dont know if you noticed, But your name is on a lot of quotes in this book. Us crazy humans wrote it, you should take a look, And all the people that you made in your image, Still believing that junk is true. Well I know it aint and so do you, Dear god, I cant believe in, I dont believe in, I wont believe in heaven and hell. No saints, no sinners, No devil as well. No pearly gates, no thorny crown. Youre always letting us humans down. The wars you bring, the babes you drown. Those lost at sea and never found, And its the same the whole world round. The hurt I see helps to compound, That the father, son and holy ghost, Is just somebodys unholy hoax, And if youre up there youll perceive, That my hearts here upon my sleeve. If theres one thing I dont believe in... Its you, Dear god. Youtube: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk41Gbjljfo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk41Gbjljfo[/url] But in this thread, you're welcome to talk about any God-related songs... I hate the people who like death-metal, or songs that promote Satan...
Resurrexi Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) I loathe blasphemous music. Edited June 30, 2009 by Resurrexi
QuoteMan Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 iawtp (YAH! I FINALLY GOT A POST ON THIS TOPIC)
Vincent Vega Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='QuoteMan' post='1905552' date='Jun 29 2009, 04:55 PM']I hate the people who like death-metal, or songs that promote Satan... [/quote] You shouldn't hate people, period. I suppose it's alright to hate songs that promote Satan, but Jesus tells us to love our enemies and those who hate us.
dominicansoul Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 i think we need to use our heads and common sense with these types of songs. What is the writer's intentions? Is it a serious look at the way we humans sometimes feel as if we are alone? When we go through those times in our lives where we feel God is nowhere near? (Dark Night of the Soul?) Or is it really just a song to criticize God, or perhaps religion in general? Jars of Clay's "Silence" comes to mind: Take Take till there's nothing Nothing to turn to Nothing when you get through Won't you break Scattered pieces of all I've been Bowing to all I've been Running to Where are you? Where are you? [verse] Did you leave me unbreakable? You leave me frozen? I've never felt so cold I thought you were silent And I thought you left me For the wreckage and the waste On an empty beach of faith Was it true? [chorus] Cuz I...I got a question I got a question Where are you? [verse] Scream Deeper I wanna scream I want you to hear me I want you to find me Cuz I...I want to believe But all I pray is wrong And all I claim is gone [chorus] And I...I got a question I got a question Where are you? Yeah....yeah And where...I...I got a question I got a question Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? These words used to bother me, but then I realized the group was trying to portray the human condition at it's lowest, most suffering times...and how we might respond to God during those times... ...the band had lost several loved ones that year, and they really felt at their lowest both emotionally and spiritually... And then you have nine inch nails "terrible lie" in which I won't post the lyrics here. That song is nothing but an angry, blatantly blasphemous attack on the Almighty God. I believe music like that is very offensive to the Lord...
QuoteMan Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) *for XTC-Dear God, and USAirwaysIHS True I suppose... Hate does not make the world go 'round Can it still annoy me? Anyways, I know this song sounds bad; I think XTC is getting at, is that it's odd how God created all , and how he 'cares' for all creation, yet he let's things die, and seems like he doesn't care. I happen to like this song, it's good to listen to, even if it's a little blasphemous Edited June 30, 2009 by QuoteMan
Vincent Vega Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='QuoteMan' post='1905820' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:10 PM']True I suppose... Hate does not make the world go 'round Can it still annoy me?[/quote] It can certainly annoy you. You could probably even justify being angry at the actions of those people. Be the only being we are to hate is Satan and his devices.
QuoteMan Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Quite right to hate Satan I like the way you think USAirwaysIHS, You post alot of commen sense, and good advice
Vincent Vega Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='QuoteMan' post='1905832' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:18 PM']I like the way you think USAirwaysIHS, You post alot of commen sense, and good advice[/quote] Haha, well thanks I suppose. You're Nihil Obstat's brother, yes?
Resurrexi Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Am I the only one who feels that the song "You Found Me" by the Fray is irreverent or even blasphemous?
dominicansoul Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='Resurrexi' post='1905856' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:28 PM']Am I the only one who feels that the song "You Found Me" by the Fray is irreverent or even blasphemous?[/quote] yup.
Resurrexi Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) One member of the band said this about this song: "I kept getting these phone calls from home - tragedy after tragedy... If there is some kind of person in charge of this planet - are they sleeping? Smoking? Where are they? I just imagined running into God standing on a street corner like Bruce Springsteen, smoking a cigarette, and I'd have it out with him." That does not seem very reverent to me. Edited June 30, 2009 by Resurrexi
dominicansoul Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 ...I can understand having a talk with God, and asking Him for light in the darkness, but to always approach Him submitting ourselves to Him in humility... not like a demanding little brat...
QuoteMan Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 "When You're Evil" by Voltaire..... Bad song by Catholic standards; However, again I must admit that I like this song. It has a good beat, and good music-wise.... Just not so Catholic-friendly lyrics When the Devil is too busy And Death's a bit too much They call on me by name you see, For my special touch. To the Gentlemen I'm Miss Fortune To the Ladies I'm Sir Prize But call me by any name Any way it's all the same I'm the fly in your soup I'm the pebble in your shoe I'm the pea beneath your bed I'm a bump on every head I'm the peel on which you slip I'm a pin in every hip I'm the thorn in your side Makes you wriggle and writhe And it's so easy when you're evil This is the life, you see The Devil tips his hat to me I do it all because I'm evil And I do it all for free Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need While there's children to make sad While there's candy to be had while there's pockets left to pick While there's grannies to trip down the stairs I'll be there, I'll be waiting round the corner It's a game. I'm glad I'm in it 'Cause there's one born every minute I pledge my allegiance, to all things dark And I promise on my damned soul To do as I am told, Lord Beelxebub Has never seen a soldier quite like me Not only does his job, but does it happily. I'm the fear that keeps you awake I'm the shadows on the wall I'm the monsters they become I'm the nightmare in your skull I'm a dagger in your back An extra turn on the rack I'm the quivering of your heart A stabbing pain, a sudden start. And it's so easy when you're evil This is the life, you see The Devil tips his hat to me I do it all because I'm evil And I do it all for free Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need And I do it all for free Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need And I do it all for free Your tears are all the pay I'll ever need It gets so lonley being evil What I'd do to see a smile Even for a little while And no one loves you when you're evil I'm lying though my teeth! Your tears are all the company I need or: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZvZxxE9OX0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZvZxxE9OX0...feature=related[/url] if you want to watch it
Resurrexi Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='QuoteMan' post='1905876' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:43 PM']"When You're Evil" by Voltaire..... Bad song by Catholic standards; However, again I must admit that I like this song. It has a good beat, and good music-wise.... Just not so Catholic-friendly lyrics[/quote] What do you expect from a band with the name Voltaire?
QuoteMan Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Indeed.... *Note, Voltaire isin't a 'band' but one person.... who chose to be called Voltaire
Azriel Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 [quote name='Resurrexi' post='1905864' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:34 PM']One member of the band said this about this song: "I kept getting these phone calls from home - tragedy after tragedy... If there is some kind of person in charge of this planet - are they sleeping? Smoking? Where are they? I just imagined running into God standing on a street corner like Bruce Springsteen, smoking a cigarette, and I'd have it out with him." That does not seem very reverent to me.[/quote] It may not be reverent, but it certainly does make some sense. There are many, many times in my life I have wanted to have it out with God. I've certainly felt angry with God at times in my life. He never said you couldn't. Anyone who's dealt with massive grief may have shook their hand to the heavens and yelled why. To never be angry, never question .... well, honestly, if you can say that, good for you, but I believe that the majority of us go through that at one time or another. And expressing that through music is cathartic and quite possibly could end up bringing you closer to God.
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