Ure gives Biblical reverence by incorporating a portion of The Lord's Prayer repeatedly in the lyrics, while also referring to "the storybook". This moniker can only have two diametrical origins; Either latent childhood memories, or derision. Though I have not perused the full Ultravox library, I have yet to find even mild condemnation of religion in their lyrics and so, would conclude that the reference is not derisive.
More than that; Ure's life work shows respect for individual beliefs. He almost certainly would have had early religious schooling, and, he lives in Bath which is 70% Christian.
The lyrical expression in Hymn is almost certainly for God to bring His promise.
@Hear2ear never been a big fan of oppositions — I.e., for or against religion. I think it could also be interpreted in a more existential way — that is, he himself would like to experience the power and glory in his life.
@Hear2ear never been a big fan of oppositions — I.e., for or against religion. I think it could also be interpreted in a more existential way — that is, he himself would like to experience the power and glory in his life.
Ure gives Biblical reverence by incorporating a portion of The Lord's Prayer repeatedly in the lyrics, while also referring to "the storybook". This moniker can only have two diametrical origins; Either latent childhood memories, or derision. Though I have not perused the full Ultravox library, I have yet to find even mild condemnation of religion in their lyrics and so, would conclude that the reference is not derisive. More than that; Ure's life work shows respect for individual beliefs. He almost certainly would have had early religious schooling, and, he lives in Bath which is 70% Christian. The lyrical expression in Hymn is almost certainly for God to bring His promise.
@Hear2ear never been a big fan of oppositions — I.e., for or against religion. I think it could also be interpreted in a more existential way — that is, he himself would like to experience the power and glory in his life.
@Hear2ear never been a big fan of oppositions — I.e., for or against religion. I think it could also be interpreted in a more existential way — that is, he himself would like to experience the power and glory in his life.