This is about how people struggle with living in this world while trying to stay true to their faith in something unworldly.
First verse: A lot of Christians will tell you this world transient or hollow. It isn't all there is and somewhere is something more like Heaven. When you're hurting in this world and need advice to stay true to Christ it can be real hard to find the right people to speak to. Let’s be honest, there are some people who're just as hollow as the world simply going through the motions making their lips sync for what ever reason. Maybe because they were taught to as kids and it became habitual, their friends were doing it so they think it's cool and they followed the hype, or whatever.
Second verse: Because of that, it's best to go get the answers yourself! Don't ask, read! Let's call the paper ambulance the Bible that can trace the paper cuts, or mend the pains that come from life. Don't call on people because chances are they're just as lost/ confused/ desperate as you. The song then talks about someone who couldn't stand it anymore. All things have failed her so she takes her own life to see for herself what's on the other side.
The ending is my favorite part. Even I think religion feels more like a mountain of names, values, and laws weighing on us rather than fill us up with hope like a fountain of light. It’s so much harder being religious because you’re cautious of every little move you make, always trying to do the right thing even though it hurts. More times than not your love for God, or rather your views on how to love God, turn against you. Some people take it too far like those in Babylon. You hear a lot about Christians who use racism, sexism, or ageism instead of love to make a point. No doubt we’ve all heard some go on to say its okay to hate homosexuals.
Side note: What I like most about this track is that it doesn’t bash religion but simply states how rough it is to follow nowadays with so many people ruining it.
This is about how people struggle with living in this world while trying to stay true to their faith in something unworldly.
First verse: A lot of Christians will tell you this world transient or hollow. It isn't all there is and somewhere is something more like Heaven. When you're hurting in this world and need advice to stay true to Christ it can be real hard to find the right people to speak to. Let’s be honest, there are some people who're just as hollow as the world simply going through the motions making their lips sync for what ever reason. Maybe because they were taught to as kids and it became habitual, their friends were doing it so they think it's cool and they followed the hype, or whatever.
Second verse: Because of that, it's best to go get the answers yourself! Don't ask, read! Let's call the paper ambulance the Bible that can trace the paper cuts, or mend the pains that come from life. Don't call on people because chances are they're just as lost/ confused/ desperate as you. The song then talks about someone who couldn't stand it anymore. All things have failed her so she takes her own life to see for herself what's on the other side.
The ending is my favorite part. Even I think religion feels more like a mountain of names, values, and laws weighing on us rather than fill us up with hope like a fountain of light. It’s so much harder being religious because you’re cautious of every little move you make, always trying to do the right thing even though it hurts. More times than not your love for God, or rather your views on how to love God, turn against you. Some people take it too far like those in Babylon. You hear a lot about Christians who use racism, sexism, or ageism instead of love to make a point. No doubt we’ve all heard some go on to say its okay to hate homosexuals.
Side note: What I like most about this track is that it doesn’t bash religion but simply states how rough it is to follow nowadays with so many people ruining it.