The Spirit Vs. The Kick Drum

This is my favorite song on the album, specifically for the line "I don't want the Son. I want a jury of peers." A wonderfully thoughtful lyric about how we compare ourselves to others to justify our own righteousness and lack thereof.

This was how I took it...

"I don't want the Spirit; I want the kick drum" I don't really care about what is most appropriate at a given time, as long as we've got what people want. (I don't care about anything as long as the music is what I like.)

"Like sex without love Like peace without the Dove Like a crime scene without the blood" More 'irony' of 'inappropriate' situations.

"I don't want the Son; I want a jury of peers" I don't care what Jesus said I should do, I'll base my actions/life/choices on what the Church/others/etc. say I should/should not do or what they think is appropriate/inappropriate.

"Like lies without the truth Like wine without the fruit Like a skydive without the chute" More about disregarding how it should be done and instead doing what looks best.

"I don't want the Father; I want a vending machine" I don't want the Father to say yes or no, I want prayer/life/etc. to be like a vending machine. I put in my choices and then pay what I must to get it.

"Like heaven without gates Like hell without flames Like life without pain" More on taking the easy way and getting what I want.

Fantastic song. I like how DW makes [sharp] points with a dose of realistic cynicism.

This is pretty much about superficial Christianity. People love the music of worship and have an emotional experience, but don't truly feel the Spirit.

"I don't want the Father; I want a vending machine." That line was a sweet punch at the prosperity gospel.