Thin Blue Flame Lyrics

Lyric discussion by amateurxxstanding 

Cover art for Thin Blue Flame lyrics by Josh Ritter

I think this song is about the hypocrisy in religion.

"Heaven’s just a thin blue line If God’s up there he’s in a cold dark room The heavenly host are just the cold dark moons He bent down and made the world in seven days And ever since he’s been a’walking away"

Josh seems to be questioning the dependability of believing in a God when we live in a world full of hatred and injustice. He finds that instead of relying on salvation in Heaven, he seeks solace through embracing his life on earth.

amazing song. incredible album.