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Hymn for the Dudes Lyrics
God ain't jive
For I can see his love
As it runs alive
'N one by one
Through fields of rusted wire
The war has just begun
Oh, cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame just for shy love
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
Correct your heads
For there's a new song rising
High above the waves
Go write your time
Go sing it on the streets
Go tell the world, but you go brave
Oh my sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
I got an idea
Go tell the superstar
All his hairs are turning grey
Star-spangled fear
As all the people disappear
The limelight fades away
Cos if you think you are a star
For so long they'll come from near and far
But you'll forget just who you are (yes you will)
You ain't the nazz
You're just a buzz
Some kinda temporary
Cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame just for shy love
Oh-oh, my sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne. Oh no.
He's still here, you are not alone, you are not alone.
For I can see his love
As it runs alive
'N one by one
Through fields of rusted wire
The war has just begun
Oh, cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame just for shy love
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
For there's a new song rising
High above the waves
Go write your time
Go sing it on the streets
Go tell the world, but you go brave
Oh my sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone
Go tell the superstar
All his hairs are turning grey
Star-spangled fear
As all the people disappear
The limelight fades away
Cos if you think you are a star
For so long they'll come from near and far
But you'll forget just who you are (yes you will)
You're just a buzz
Some kinda temporary
Who cares not for fame just for shy love
Oh-oh, my sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
'N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne. Oh no.
He's still here, you are not alone, you are not alone.
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Just love Ian Hunters lyrics & style
This is a deep song. It is somewhat uncharacteristic for Mott the Hoople. This song blasts hypocritical Christians ( sweet instant Christian you are such a sly clown), but its message is that God is alive and well ('N rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no He's still here, you are not alone).
It is a message of comfort. God is still with us. It is rock n' roll song from the 1970s that is probably directed to the homosexuals (the dudes - who God loves - He loves us all!) of London. It is a message that no matter who we are, that God loves us, cares about us, and that He is there for us, and it's delivered by a Glam band.
It just proves that God can use anyone to send a message to someone in need. Even if you disagree, or even if that is not the intended message (music is subjective), it is still the message that I perceived. It reached me. God used these lyrics to get to me. God is amazing. God is love. God is the giver of all good things.
I love this band. They are and were so underrated. By the way, thanks to Ian Hunter for Cleveland Rocks. That song was the best part of that television show.
What sets this track apart for me is the dramatic guitar solo by Mick Ralphs (iirc)