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I'll take something to believe
Something with long sleeves
Because it's unpredictable
Now, Jesus said He'd fill my needs
But my heart still bleeds
He's just not physical
Why can't I see?
If I look up and the sky's not there
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
Now we've established a lack of sight
Maybe vision's the right word for what I need
Because I can't see with human eyes
Lord knows I've tried to follow where He leads me
Why can't I see?
If I look up and the sky's not there
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
From what I've seen so far
I can't believe my eyes
And what a nice surprise
If I look up and the sky's not there
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
If I look up and the sky's not there
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
Something with long sleeves
Because it's unpredictable
Now, Jesus said He'd fill my needs
But my heart still bleeds
He's just not physical
Why can't I see?
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
Maybe vision's the right word for what I need
Because I can't see with human eyes
Lord knows I've tried to follow where He leads me
Why can't I see?
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
I can't believe my eyes
And what a nice surprise
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
Is there any reason I should be scared?
When a promise is a promise, I'd know
Song Info
Submitted by
screaminginfidelity On Dec 02, 2001
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I think he's talking about not being sure whether he is in fact saved, like God promised he would be. I think when he says "if i look up and the sky's not there" he's talking about judgement day, [revelation 20:11- Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them.] and how wonders if he should be scared because he doesnt have enough faith. he knows that God has promised to save him but he struggles with doubt and worries that this imperfect faith will not be enough when it comes down to it. The last couple of lines seem hopeful, although I don't really know what they mean. Maybe that so far God has been faithful?
i dig this song... why can't i see? but a promise is a promise. God always keeps them...it's hard to remember/see sometimes, jah?
Great song...i think he is basically talking about blind faith in his religion...
my favorite song by pedro the lion . . =) . . they have a sound all their own.
oh man. pedro is soo good. how does he do it?
its more than just seeing and believing...its about having faith :)
*unpredictable out there
*vision's the right word for what i mean
*it's unpredictable out there.
*vision's the right word for what i mean.
A friend wanted me to listen to Pedro the Lion... It was kinda wierd considering im athiest and all of the lyrics are very christiany.. the songs are ok, the lyrics have good meanings but i don't like the jesus and god references, but that is just the way i beleave =. Anyways, this is a good song for christians, has no true meaning for me, but... oh well.. i
Actually compared to his other religiously-themed songs, I don't have an issue saying this is the most "typical" and among the weakest. Too generic, if you ask me.