It seems that this song is directed to the "American Christian," or the one who calls themselves a Christian because they grew up in the church, or going to a Christian school. Many of these people live life like the one God is calling out in this song, where they look for salvation in the world, almost as if God doesn't exist, but once life falls apart, the blame goes to God. The fact is that the person is prideful and has denied God, and they have made their own life fall apart. In this song, God is calling out this little boy of a human, proclaiming that his heart hasn't really been given over, and for salvation from his eternity of suffering, the man must give over his childish ways and give his whole life over. The fact that the person remains complacent as God is calling out to him is terrifying and sorrowful, and the song ends with us wondering what really happens.
well here's a cool little fact.
I had the opportunity to talk to the band about this song recently. Apparently the human lyrics of the song were written by Shane (the band's lead guitar player and vocalist) a few years ago. Micah (the band's screamer) came across them and asked if he could add to them. He prayed for the Holy Spirit to write his response, and this song was created. Talk about the ultimate rebuke! The fact that he had the humility to tell me this story is amazing and a testimony to how far he has come.
This song should be listened to and meditated on frequently by anyone who has been in the "Christian scene" for awhile. Its a reminder that Jesus should always be our leader, and that his salvation is better than anything we can find on earth to please ourselves.
i completely agree with the last paragraph, and that is exactly what i have done, and am still doing. the comment i posted below explains what this song has done for me.
i completely agree with the last paragraph, and that is exactly what i have done, and am still doing. the comment i posted below explains what this song has done for me.
I think i can relate to this song very well.
It seems that this song is directed to the "American Christian," or the one who calls themselves a Christian because they grew up in the church, or going to a Christian school. Many of these people live life like the one God is calling out in this song, where they look for salvation in the world, almost as if God doesn't exist, but once life falls apart, the blame goes to God. The fact is that the person is prideful and has denied God, and they have made their own life fall apart. In this song, God is calling out this little boy of a human, proclaiming that his heart hasn't really been given over, and for salvation from his eternity of suffering, the man must give over his childish ways and give his whole life over. The fact that the person remains complacent as God is calling out to him is terrifying and sorrowful, and the song ends with us wondering what really happens.
well here's a cool little fact.
I had the opportunity to talk to the band about this song recently. Apparently the human lyrics of the song were written by Shane (the band's lead guitar player and vocalist) a few years ago. Micah (the band's screamer) came across them and asked if he could add to them. He prayed for the Holy Spirit to write his response, and this song was created. Talk about the ultimate rebuke! The fact that he had the humility to tell me this story is amazing and a testimony to how far he has come.
This song should be listened to and meditated on frequently by anyone who has been in the "Christian scene" for awhile. Its a reminder that Jesus should always be our leader, and that his salvation is better than anything we can find on earth to please ourselves.
all i can say is wow,
all i can say is wow,
i completely agree with the last paragraph, and that is exactly what i have done, and am still doing. the comment i posted below explains what this song has done for me.
i completely agree with the last paragraph, and that is exactly what i have done, and am still doing. the comment i posted below explains what this song has done for me.