The song IS about spirituality. The concept of magnifying pain and paying for the whole sum is relevant in many religions (eye for an eye). Magnifying pain is the guilt brought on by religion, most likely Christianity.
The healing aloe plant and soothing hands refer to the healing earth and the soothing power of the hands of women and men.
The loss is a loss of faith, and he says to keep tabs upon it isn't wasted time. Gaining the world and having nothing conveys a sense of knowing the world is simply the world, yet the emptiness left from a loss of faith is damaging.
Rebuking refers to rebuking religion, probably Christianity, which is then referred to as a twisted dream. Magnifying pain is point #1 in many religions, because guilt and fear are two of the strongest tools used to lead individuals to do the bidding of others.
@othello3713 It seems extremely unlikely the song is about how bad religion or Christianity is. At the time the band was signed they were actually on a Christian label (Squint). Over time, yes the band did depart from their roots but it took quite a bit of time for most Christian rock stations to stop playing the new stuff. Most Christian stations still play Point #1 as well as some of the other albums. So - no....the first comment on here by Othello isn't even close.
@othello3713 It seems extremely unlikely the song is about how bad religion or Christianity is. At the time the band was signed they were actually on a Christian label (Squint). Over time, yes the band did depart from their roots but it took quite a bit of time for most Christian rock stations to stop playing the new stuff. Most Christian stations still play Point #1 as well as some of the other albums. So - no....the first comment on here by Othello isn't even close.
@othello3713 I think you are onto something here that it has to do with Faith (likely Christianity). @jess101544 that they were signed by a Christian label at the time backs it up.
@othello3713 I think you are onto something here that it has to do with Faith (likely Christianity). @jess101544 that they were signed by a Christian label at the time backs it up.
I cannot interpret the whole song, but I think I have something relevant worth sharing:
"What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" - Mark 8:36
I cannot interpret the whole song, but I think I have something relevant worth sharing:
"What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" - Mark 8:36
When he says, "It seems I've gained the world but have nothing," I think he could possibly be referencing the above verse, which means "nothing" is referring to forfeiture of his soul....
When he says, "It seems I've gained the world but have nothing," I think he could possibly be referencing the above verse, which means "nothing" is referring to forfeiture of his soul.
Carrying it further, this could mean "Rebuke, don't choke on this twisted dream" is referring from a departure from the faith, as you mentioned, into the mainstream. The fame they achieved without sticking to their Christian roots is the "twisted dream".
The song IS about spirituality. The concept of magnifying pain and paying for the whole sum is relevant in many religions (eye for an eye). Magnifying pain is the guilt brought on by religion, most likely Christianity.
The healing aloe plant and soothing hands refer to the healing earth and the soothing power of the hands of women and men.
The loss is a loss of faith, and he says to keep tabs upon it isn't wasted time. Gaining the world and having nothing conveys a sense of knowing the world is simply the world, yet the emptiness left from a loss of faith is damaging.
Rebuking refers to rebuking religion, probably Christianity, which is then referred to as a twisted dream. Magnifying pain is point #1 in many religions, because guilt and fear are two of the strongest tools used to lead individuals to do the bidding of others.
Hope that clears everything up.
@othello3713 It seems extremely unlikely the song is about how bad religion or Christianity is. At the time the band was signed they were actually on a Christian label (Squint). Over time, yes the band did depart from their roots but it took quite a bit of time for most Christian rock stations to stop playing the new stuff. Most Christian stations still play Point #1 as well as some of the other albums. So - no....the first comment on here by Othello isn't even close.
@othello3713 It seems extremely unlikely the song is about how bad religion or Christianity is. At the time the band was signed they were actually on a Christian label (Squint). Over time, yes the band did depart from their roots but it took quite a bit of time for most Christian rock stations to stop playing the new stuff. Most Christian stations still play Point #1 as well as some of the other albums. So - no....the first comment on here by Othello isn't even close.
@othello3713 I think you are onto something here that it has to do with Faith (likely Christianity). @jess101544 that they were signed by a Christian label at the time backs it up.
@othello3713 I think you are onto something here that it has to do with Faith (likely Christianity). @jess101544 that they were signed by a Christian label at the time backs it up.
I cannot interpret the whole song, but I think I have something relevant worth sharing: "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" - Mark 8:36
I cannot interpret the whole song, but I think I have something relevant worth sharing: "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" - Mark 8:36
When he says, "It seems I've gained the world but have nothing," I think he could possibly be referencing the above verse, which means "nothing" is referring to forfeiture of his soul....
When he says, "It seems I've gained the world but have nothing," I think he could possibly be referencing the above verse, which means "nothing" is referring to forfeiture of his soul.
Carrying it further, this could mean "Rebuke, don't choke on this twisted dream" is referring from a departure from the faith, as you mentioned, into the mainstream. The fame they achieved without sticking to their Christian roots is the "twisted dream".
my 2c.