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There’s one way out and one way in
Back to the beginning
There’s one way back to home again
To where I feel forgiven
What is this I feel, why is it so real
What am I to say
It’s only love, it’s only pain
It’s only fear, that run through my veins
It’s all the things you can’t explain
That make us human
I am just an image of, something so much greater
I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter
Where do I begin, can I shed this skin
What is this I feel within
It’s only love, it’s only pain
It’s only fear that runs through my veins
It’s all the things you can’t explain
That make us human
Back to the beginning
There’s one way back to home again
To where I feel forgiven
What am I to say
It’s only fear, that run through my veins
It’s all the things you can’t explain
That make us human
I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter
What is this I feel within
It’s only fear that runs through my veins
It’s all the things you can’t explain
That make us human
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I've heard in interviews that Steve said this song wasn't about faith, necessarily, but simply about the things that set us apart from everything else in the world and define us as human. Pretty straightforward, I guess. But it's beautiful.
This song makes me want to cry. it's definitely about being in love.
it kind of reduces everyone down to this intrinsically human level. theres nothing to really distinguish between us anymore because we all have the same emotions.
I swear this band is made up of Christian guys. This song seems one of the mos obvious.
The first verse speaks about "one way" and ends with feeling forgiven. This echos the Christian belief that Jesus is the only way to heaven (which is what I think 'home' refers to).
The line, "I am just an image of, something so much greater" seems to be a way of articulating that human beings were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). "I am just a picture frame, not the painter" seems to recognize that there is a higher sovereignty than human beings who works inside of us (notice the painter would paint a canvas which goes inside the picture frame). "What is this I feel within" also seems to allude to how God works in men's hearts by the Holy Spirit.
This band is like Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Fray, and U2. Their lyrics contain many Christian principles and truths, but they aren't explicitly stated. I love it!
I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you- I agree it's a questioning, thought-provoking song. To say that it's "Christian" would be a bit of an overstep. This could be one of a thousand religions. Expressing the possibility of a higher power doesn't label Christian, it symbolizes theology in general. I think this song is more about humans and the emotions that connect us to each other. I wouldn't argue that it's NOT Christian, but I wouldn't argue that it is.
I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you- I agree it's a questioning, thought-provoking song. To say that it's "Christian" would be a bit of an overstep. This could be one of a thousand religions. Expressing the possibility of a higher power doesn't label Christian, it symbolizes theology in general. I think this song is more about humans and the emotions that connect us to each other. I wouldn't argue that it's NOT Christian, but I wouldn't argue that it is.
<-- Big fan of interpreting information found in the song, not adding information to it. "Insight is gained...
<-- Big fan of interpreting information found in the song, not adding information to it. "Insight is gained by understanding how the Artist has manipulated the elements of his work."
I really like your thoughts on this song. Its heartbreakingly beautiful
I really like your thoughts on this song. Its heartbreakingly beautiful
This is by far one of my most favored bands they got me through alot. The words were like blankets when I felt the world was going cold. I'm doing great now ,but I'll always own every album and know every single word because this is a very inspirational group lyrically and also Steven's unique voice that follows the perfectly blended melody makes it all the more better.
To all the brave responders, where has life taken you, since your post here, all those years ago? And, has your interpretation of this song changed, or been refined, since your post? We all look forward to your replies. :)