Although is does make clear references to God and Christ, it doesn't necessarily have to be a song about them.
The lines where she references either can simply be taking as figures of speech, "Oh Lord, what's the use?" is something many people say when they're frustrated - the first thing that comes out their mouth is, "Oh Lord/Oh God, why?" kinda thing.
The 'Savior' line could be referencing someone who really helped her through a tough time, and they've become the speakers pseudo-savior.
Perhaps it's because I don't believe in God but, my mind immediately goes to this song simply being about someone she cares for deeply, and they've been their person savior at times.
The fact is all songs can be about anything you want them to be. However, Candi Staton wrote this as a gospel song first, so it is a song about the love of God.
The fact is all songs can be about anything you want them to be. However, Candi Staton wrote this as a gospel song first, so it is a song about the love of God.
Although is does make clear references to God and Christ, it doesn't necessarily have to be a song about them.
The lines where she references either can simply be taking as figures of speech, "Oh Lord, what's the use?" is something many people say when they're frustrated - the first thing that comes out their mouth is, "Oh Lord/Oh God, why?" kinda thing.
The 'Savior' line could be referencing someone who really helped her through a tough time, and they've become the speakers pseudo-savior.
Perhaps it's because I don't believe in God but, my mind immediately goes to this song simply being about someone she cares for deeply, and they've been their person savior at times.
I agree, I really like how she made it that way so you could interpret it both ways not just religious.
I agree, I really like how she made it that way so you could interpret it both ways not just religious.
The fact is all songs can be about anything you want them to be. However, Candi Staton wrote this as a gospel song first, so it is a song about the love of God.
The fact is all songs can be about anything you want them to be. However, Candi Staton wrote this as a gospel song first, so it is a song about the love of God.