Lyric discussion by ConfinedInfinity 

Cover art for Miserere lyrics by Gloria Record, The

I also want to point out the feeling of regret in "all the things that make you happy; that float around you, pull you down." It's like materialism, or feeling sinful because you are too satisfied. So that would explain the penitence. Along with all the other things that three star salute noted about Jesus connections, everything in this song just clicks.

Off topic: To three star salute, if you ever come back here, are you less than that on UG?