"Father and son, crying for the children of the night, I am light." These seem like references to God, and his compassion towards those lost in darkness. Eriel (AriEl) in Hebrew, means "Lion of God." This expression is used of the Christ, or Messiah.
"Don't believe with only eyes" seems like a reference to faith. "Truth that meets the lies and then dies" could be a reference to Christ. Jesus referred to himself as "the truth." False accusations led to his execution--lies. Faith in Christ leads to resurrection, "rising higher than the sun."
"Maybe the answer is somewhere back there in my brain." Ronnie was raised with faith, but had trouble with the "tactics" of the church. He didn't like the "scare" tactics he was familiar with, or some of the extra-biblical teachings of the Catholic church (e.g. forbidding birth control). Even so, he thought highly of Jesus Christ, and often wrote songs exploring spiritual themes.
Man on the Silver Mountain is one example. In one interview, he also said that the "Holy Diver" is a Christ figure, giving his life even though the people he died for don't really appreciate the significance of the act.
Sometimes I think Ronnie got inspiration from somewhere, and maybe wasn't even aware of it. A lot of his lyrics are truly profound.
He had a rare and beautiful gift. My life is much richer for his choice to share that with us all.
Until we meet in the Temple of the King, may God give peace to your soul.
"Father and son, crying for the children of the night, I am light." These seem like references to God, and his compassion towards those lost in darkness. Eriel (AriEl) in Hebrew, means "Lion of God." This expression is used of the Christ, or Messiah.
"Don't believe with only eyes" seems like a reference to faith. "Truth that meets the lies and then dies" could be a reference to Christ. Jesus referred to himself as "the truth." False accusations led to his execution--lies. Faith in Christ leads to resurrection, "rising higher than the sun."
"Maybe the answer is somewhere back there in my brain." Ronnie was raised with faith, but had trouble with the "tactics" of the church. He didn't like the "scare" tactics he was familiar with, or some of the extra-biblical teachings of the Catholic church (e.g. forbidding birth control). Even so, he thought highly of Jesus Christ, and often wrote songs exploring spiritual themes.
Man on the Silver Mountain is one example. In one interview, he also said that the "Holy Diver" is a Christ figure, giving his life even though the people he died for don't really appreciate the significance of the act.
Sometimes I think Ronnie got inspiration from somewhere, and maybe wasn't even aware of it. A lot of his lyrics are truly profound.
He had a rare and beautiful gift. My life is much richer for his choice to share that with us all.
Until we meet in the Temple of the King, may God give peace to your soul.