I think this song is fascinating, honestly. As a fellow religious person (although not Christian, as I know Tyler is) I can find a lot of meaning in the lyrics.
I don't think that Tyler is being particularly angry or angsty about/towards God in this song. To me, it doesn't sound like him denying God's presence at all - it's more of him feeling slightly lonely and isolated from God. He's asking for proof that he's not just talking to himself, and that there is a higher power listening to his prayers and such.
I relate to this a lot, despite the fact that I'm very solid and dedicated in my beliefs. I think there will always be times for a person of faith when you're facing a lot of difficulties in life, and you're desperate for a sign from deity to let you know that you're not alone in this.
I also sense frustration in Tyler's lyrics; he seems to be confused about some of the ways God is seen in the church, and wants answers directly from God himself instead of other Christian people. Again, this is very understandable, because sometimes you don't want the "wisdom" of others, but answers straight from the source.
I also get some of these feelings from the music itself in this song. It seems to go from a relatively simple piano line - like conversation, like he's speaking to God - to an intense synthesised part, showing his frustration in the situation he's in. Then, in the chorus, everything goes gentle: he asks God to rain down and destroy him. This proves how desperate he is for proof of God in whatever horrible situation he's in - he's willing to be destroyed just to know that his prayers are being answered. This could also be seen as an apology for the negative words he has said previously in the song.
Basically, I love this song a LOT. Everything about it is really beautiful.
I think this song is fascinating, honestly. As a fellow religious person (although not Christian, as I know Tyler is) I can find a lot of meaning in the lyrics.
I don't think that Tyler is being particularly angry or angsty about/towards God in this song. To me, it doesn't sound like him denying God's presence at all - it's more of him feeling slightly lonely and isolated from God. He's asking for proof that he's not just talking to himself, and that there is a higher power listening to his prayers and such.
I relate to this a lot, despite the fact that I'm very solid and dedicated in my beliefs. I think there will always be times for a person of faith when you're facing a lot of difficulties in life, and you're desperate for a sign from deity to let you know that you're not alone in this.
I also sense frustration in Tyler's lyrics; he seems to be confused about some of the ways God is seen in the church, and wants answers directly from God himself instead of other Christian people. Again, this is very understandable, because sometimes you don't want the "wisdom" of others, but answers straight from the source.
I also get some of these feelings from the music itself in this song. It seems to go from a relatively simple piano line - like conversation, like he's speaking to God - to an intense synthesised part, showing his frustration in the situation he's in. Then, in the chorus, everything goes gentle: he asks God to rain down and destroy him. This proves how desperate he is for proof of God in whatever horrible situation he's in - he's willing to be destroyed just to know that his prayers are being answered. This could also be seen as an apology for the negative words he has said previously in the song.
Basically, I love this song a LOT. Everything about it is really beautiful.