The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Jesus, Jesus
Could you tell me what the problem is
With the world and all the people in it?
Because I've been hearing stories about
The end of the world
But I'm in love with a girl
And I don't wanna leave her
And the television screams
Such hideous things
They're talking about the war on the radio
They say the whole thing's gonna blow
And we will all be left alone
No we'll be dead and we
Won't know what hit us
Jesus, Jesus
If you're up there won't you hear me
'Cause I've been wondering if you're
Listening for quite a while
And Jesus, Jesus
It's such a pretty place we live in
And I know we fucked it up, please be kind
Don't let us go out like the dinosaurs
Or blown to bit's in a third world war
There are a hundred different things
I'd still like to do
I'd like to climb to the
Top of the Eiffel Tower
Look up from the ground at a meteor shower
And maybe even raise a family
Jesus, Jesus
There are those that say they love you
But they have treated me so goddamn mean
And I know you said, "Forgive them
For they know not what they do"
But sometimes I think they do
And I think about you
If all the heathens burn in hell
Do all their children burn as well?
What about the Muslims and the
Gays and the unwed mothers?
What about me and all my friends?
Are we all sinners if we sin?
Does it even matter in the
End if we're unhappy?
Jesus, Jesus, I'm still looking for answers
Though I know that I won't
Find them here tonight but Jesus, Jesus
Could you call me if you have the time?
And maybe we could meet for
Coffee and work it out
And maybe then I'll understand
What it's all about
Could you tell me what the problem is
With the world and all the people in it?
Because I've been hearing stories about
The end of the world
But I'm in love with a girl
And I don't wanna leave her
And the television screams
Such hideous things
They're talking about the war on the radio
They say the whole thing's gonna blow
And we will all be left alone
No we'll be dead and we
Won't know what hit us
Jesus, Jesus
If you're up there won't you hear me
'Cause I've been wondering if you're
Listening for quite a while
And Jesus, Jesus
It's such a pretty place we live in
And I know we fucked it up, please be kind
Don't let us go out like the dinosaurs
Or blown to bit's in a third world war
There are a hundred different things
I'd still like to do
I'd like to climb to the
Top of the Eiffel Tower
Look up from the ground at a meteor shower
And maybe even raise a family
Jesus, Jesus
There are those that say they love you
But they have treated me so goddamn mean
And I know you said, "Forgive them
For they know not what they do"
But sometimes I think they do
And I think about you
If all the heathens burn in hell
Do all their children burn as well?
What about the Muslims and the
Gays and the unwed mothers?
What about me and all my friends?
Are we all sinners if we sin?
Does it even matter in the
End if we're unhappy?
Jesus, Jesus, I'm still looking for answers
Though I know that I won't
Find them here tonight but Jesus, Jesus
Could you call me if you have the time?
And maybe we could meet for
Coffee and work it out
And maybe then I'll understand
What it's all about
Lyrics submitted by ninefiftysix
Jesus, Jesus Lyrics as written by Noah Gundersen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Great, deep song by Noah Gunderson. I feel for him. He's on unsteady ground trying to make sense of it all. I've certainly been there as well.
The lines "Jesus, Jesus, there are those that say they love you/But they have treated me so damn mean" are key to this song. I've certainly felt that at times. I only became a believer in Jesus Christ a few years ago (after over 30 yrs of non-belief). One thing I can say with great assurance at this point: don't let your beliefs be dictated by other people. Christians or non-Christians - all human beings are broken and will let you down. JC is the only one without sin. The rest of us, each one of us, are wretched sinners. The Bible tells us so. BUT the thing about Christianity, unlike every other religion (and contrary to what 99% of everyone automatically assumes about Christianity), salvation comes not from our actions (how 'good' or how 'bad' we are) but rather purely from faith (i.e. belief in JC as the Son of God). ["If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God the Father raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10-9-10] He bought our sins with his blood. That's a price we could never pay ourselves b/c we are all indeed sinners.
Love this song. Noah is a seriously talented, thoughtful, and tenderhearted person.
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