This is one of my favorite songs on the album, I have a few thought on it:
In response to Sylvie12,
The term "speak in tongues" is from the New Testament. It is when a person can speak their own language and be understood by someone who does not normally speak the same language. It would be considered a miracle, for example if I am speaking English and someone from Japan completely understands what I am saying even though they do not speak English.
(Note: If I am wrong, please don't quote any scriptures)
Still, other people say that "speaking in tongues" means that you are speaking complete nonsense that no one can understand.
But, I think that in this song, "speak in tongues" just means that the speaker of the songs desperately wants to be understood, and if he/she can be a better listener and communicator, then the possibilities are endless and "we can build a new tomorrow, today"
In response to hadar,
I think you are correct about the drag queen reference. this song could be about a man coming to terms with himself as a woman, and not letting people tell her she can't be who she really wants to be.
This is one of my favorite songs on the album, I have a few thought on it:
In response to Sylvie12,
The term "speak in tongues" is from the New Testament. It is when a person can speak their own language and be understood by someone who does not normally speak the same language. It would be considered a miracle, for example if I am speaking English and someone from Japan completely understands what I am saying even though they do not speak English.
(Note: If I am wrong, please don't quote any scriptures)
Still, other people say that "speaking in tongues" means that you are speaking complete nonsense that no one can understand.
But, I think that in this song, "speak in tongues" just means that the speaker of the songs desperately wants to be understood, and if he/she can be a better listener and communicator, then the possibilities are endless and "we can build a new tomorrow, today"
In response to hadar,
I think you are correct about the drag queen reference. this song could be about a man coming to terms with himself as a woman, and not letting people tell her she can't be who she really wants to be.
"Don't let them have their way You're beautiful and so blasé So please don't let them have their way Don't fall back into the decay There is no law we must obey"