I'm not entirely sure about the meaning but Bob Dylan sings something similar in "The times they are a-changin'" Look at the end of: http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/1112
Also, I've somehow understood it as some biblical reference, but that surely isn't my area of expertise, perhaps someone can confirm or deny that?
I'm not entirely sure about the meaning but Bob Dylan sings something similar in "The times they are a-changin'" Look at the end of: http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/1112
Also, I've somehow understood it as some biblical reference, but that surely isn't my area of expertise, perhaps someone can confirm or deny that?
@ssahaisaurabh - It's a reference to quote that appears in several places in the Gospels. Jesus is telling people that, when the Kingdom of Heaven arrives, the social/economic order will be upended; the poorest and lest powerful will be on top and the rich and powerful will be on the bottom.
@ssahaisaurabh - It's a reference to quote that appears in several places in the Gospels. Jesus is telling people that, when the Kingdom of Heaven arrives, the social/economic order will be upended; the poorest and lest powerful will be on top and the rich and powerful will be on the bottom.
In the context of this song, the quote is meant ironically. Like "you've been preaching about this stuff for thousands of years, but the poor are still powerless and the rich still have all the power". How long are you going to preach about this stuff and just...
In the context of this song, the quote is meant ironically. Like "you've been preaching about this stuff for thousands of years, but the poor are still powerless and the rich still have all the power". How long are you going to preach about this stuff and just wait?
Waitin' for when the last shall be first and the first shall be last - what does this line mean??
I'm not entirely sure about the meaning but Bob Dylan sings something similar in "The times they are a-changin'" Look at the end of: http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/1112 Also, I've somehow understood it as some biblical reference, but that surely isn't my area of expertise, perhaps someone can confirm or deny that?
I'm not entirely sure about the meaning but Bob Dylan sings something similar in "The times they are a-changin'" Look at the end of: http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/1112 Also, I've somehow understood it as some biblical reference, but that surely isn't my area of expertise, perhaps someone can confirm or deny that?
@ssahaisaurabh - It's a reference to quote that appears in several places in the Gospels. Jesus is telling people that, when the Kingdom of Heaven arrives, the social/economic order will be upended; the poorest and lest powerful will be on top and the rich and powerful will be on the bottom.
@ssahaisaurabh - It's a reference to quote that appears in several places in the Gospels. Jesus is telling people that, when the Kingdom of Heaven arrives, the social/economic order will be upended; the poorest and lest powerful will be on top and the rich and powerful will be on the bottom.
In the context of this song, the quote is meant ironically. Like "you've been preaching about this stuff for thousands of years, but the poor are still powerless and the rich still have all the power". How long are you going to preach about this stuff and just...
In the context of this song, the quote is meant ironically. Like "you've been preaching about this stuff for thousands of years, but the poor are still powerless and the rich still have all the power". How long are you going to preach about this stuff and just wait?