The Chariot

Back to Back

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This is the last chance you got, open wide.
We both know we're going to die, but there's a difference with you and I.
You want peace but refuse the fight.
So shake hands with change tonight.
Bathe in armor, for death feeds.
O'Death, don't bother me tonight.
Be grace, oh my God, and stand still.
Be grace, oh my God, and send more minutes.
For churches have nuns, cowboys got guns, and everyone's waiting to die.

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slithalfwaydown On Apr 04, 2007

And Shot Each Other

And Then, Came Then

Then Came to Kill

Good Night My Lady, and a Forever Farewell

Someday, in the Event That Mankind Actually Figures Out What It Is That This World Revolves Around, Thousands of People Are Going to Be Shocked and Perplexed to Find Out That It Was Not Them. Sometimes This Includes Me.

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2007-04-04 18:31:15

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by Charderjean

18y ago

This song is a prime example of a metaphor: taking to completely opposite things and comparing them. The first line is true…we are going to die. The difference can be inferred that “I” is a Christian and “You” is not. What they mean by “peace” and “fight” is that “You” wants eternal life but doesn’t really want to get into church stuff. By bathing in armor, they are getting into heaven, and if not, hell awaits (death). Churches have nuns, cowboys got guns is an incredibly true statement that is very fun to say and has nothing pertaining to the song otherwise. Everyone’s waiting to die—what are you going to do to ensure you have life after death?

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by Scare Crow

19y ago

i can't hear the "and send more minutes" isnt it just "and stand still" over and over

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by Invader Z?

19y ago

We both know WE'RE BOTH going to die.

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by blessedwecome

18y ago

does anyone know who sings the backing "stand still"?

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