Jerusalem Lyrics

Lyric discussion by silent eulogy 

Cover art for Jerusalem lyrics by Steve Earle

"Death machines were rumblin' 'cross the ground where Jesus stood"

That line gave me chills the first time I heard it! This is a wonderful anti-war ballad about the turmoil in the holy land.

I first heard this on one of the annual "Broadcasts" CDs the Austin, TX radio station KGSR produces. My uncle gives it to my dad for Christmas every year as a tradition. The version of it I heard was a live, acoustic version, and hearing it on Christmas morning, roughly 2004, made it all the more powerful. I don't know or care about Steve Earle's religious or political views, but I plan to make this song a Christmas staple in my family for years to come. It's one of those songs that needs to be heard. Glory to God in...