One of the Three Lyrics

Lyric discussion by bfifteenv 

Cover art for One of the Three lyrics by James

I always assumed this song is about a gay man trying to reconcile the religion he was brought up under with his lifestyle.

"Oh, well, I guess you're not to blame for what they Done in your name, in your name"

He empathizes with Jesus because he feels persecuted in his own life, but at the same time, his persecution is done by the followers of Jesus.

But then, some reason, I also always just assumed the members of the band James were gay for...