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Song by DC Talk

Separated, I cut myself clean
From a past that comes back in my darkest of dreams
Been apprehended by a spiritual force
And a grace that replaced all the me I've divorced

I saw a man with tat on his big fat belly
It wiggled around like marmalade jelly
It took me a while to catch what it said
Cause I had to match the rhythm
Of his belly with my head
"Jesus saves!" is what it raved in a typical tattoo green
He stood on a box in the middle of the city
And claimed he had a dream

(chorus)
What will people think
When they hear that I'm a Jesus freak?
What will people do when they find that its true?
I dont really care if they label me a Jesus freak
There ain't no disguising the truth

Kamikaze, my death is gain
Ive been marked by my maker
A peculiar display
The high and lofty, they see me as weak
Cause I won't live and die for the power they seek

There was a man from the desert with naps in his head
The sand that he walked was also his bed
The words that he spoke made the people assume
There wasn't too much left in the upper room
With skins on his back and hair on his face
They thought he was strange by the locusts he ate
The Pharisees tripped when they heard him speak
Until the king took the head of this Jesus freak

(repeat chorus 2x)

People say I'm strange, does it make me a stranger
That my Best Friend was born in a manger?
People say I'm strange, does it make me a stranger
That my Best Friend was born in a manger?

(repeat chorus 2x)

What will people think?
What will people think?
What will people do?
What will people do?
I dont really care
What else can I say
There ain't no disguising the truth
Jesus is the way


Thoughts?

Song by DC Talk



Thoughts?

Nope. No thoughts on this subject. Thanks for asking.

Nope. No thoughts on this subject. Thanks for asking.

Well that's dull. You're welcome, though.

Song by DC Talk



Thoughts?

Meh. Nope, none.

It's a good thing this thread definatly isn't pointless, otherwise it would be kind of wierd.

Thoughts?

Occasionally.
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Meh. Nope, none.

Really? I thought somebody would have something to say. I don't even care if it's against it. Well, I do care, but I would prefer hearing "I hate this" to hearing nothing.

Song by DC Talk



Thoughts?

can't be arsed reading song lyrics.

The song was well produced, i'll hand them that. (i've heard the actual song, it's kind of a lame, mediocre and predictable hard rock song with a christian twist).

Really? I thought somebody would have something to say. I don't even care if it's against it. Well, I do care, but I would prefer hearing "I hate this" to hearing nothing.

Meh, it's not worth my hate. There are people selling kids into prostitution in the world. One little song by one little Christian band doesn't compare.

It's a good thing this thread definatly isn't pointless, otherwise it would be kind of wierd.

How is it pointless? I gave an idea (in this case, contained in a song) and asked what you think of the idea.

How is it pointless? I gave an idea (in this case, contained in a song) and asked what you think of the idea.

can you summarise the idea in a few words then. i find the sense of ideas gets completely incomprehensible when put into song lyrics. plus songs are probably the longest winded method for transmitting ideas. apart from epic poems i suppose.

Don't you talk about anything else besides from Jesus? :rolleyes:

How is it pointless? I gave an idea (in this case, contained in a song) and asked what you think of the idea.

What idea? You gave a rather boring song text...

Song by DC Talk



Thoughts?

Apparently, no. That's why people by mindless music from pseudo-pop artists who can't be arsed to write about something important.

Or, as Good Clean Fun put it:

I never thought I'd see the day
When church kids chose the hardcore way
And I expected quite a fight: punk rock vs the Christian right
So now I wonder what went wrong,
the hymnal has the perfect song
You picked a bible, and now you're gone

So if you're waiting for judgment day
Or if you're waiting to get paid
It's all the same, it's just two different ways to pray
That we don't need, don't want your fairy tales or greed
The scene is strong and we're still gone be here when you're gone

I never thought I'd see a time, when punk rock was the party line
Believe me it was quite a shock
When underground turned corporate rock
I'd never thought of selling out, money's not what this is about
Then we saw the bottom line
We said, "it's a deal! Where do we sign?"

Cut out "Punk Rock" and replace it with "rock", and you get my sentiments.

What idea? You gave a rather boring song text...

He dosn't care about what other people think of him being a Jesus freak so he is trying to get people to say what they think of him being a Jesus freak, is his idea, I believe.

can you summarise the idea in a few words then. i find the sense of ideas gets completely incomprehensible when put into song lyrics. plus songs are probably the longest winded method for transmitting ideas. apart from epic poems i suppose.

Basically that they will follow Jesus no matter what label, ridicule, or trial is put upon them.

He dosn't care about what other people think of him being a Jesus freak so he is trying to get people to say what they think of him being a Jesus freak, is his idea, I believe.

No. I do consider myself a Jesus Freak, yes. But I just wanted to know what was thought of the idea in the song, the idea of making a song about being a Jesus freak, or anything else relating to the song!

I really think a lot of you are making this overly complicated.

Basically that they will follow Jesus no matter what label, ridicule, or trial is put upon them.

Ah, so now you're looking for labeling, ridicule and trials here on NS? Quite the little masochist, aren't you?

I had a thought once... I never walked again :(

Don't you talk about anything else besides from Jesus? :rolleyes:

What else matters? Everything else pales when you consider the salvation of souls.

Ah, so now you're looking for labeling, ridicule and trials here on NS? Quite the little masochist, aren't you?

Just say what you think of the idea or the song or whatever!!!!!!! :mad:

And, actually, I hate pain. :)

What else matters? Everything else pales when you consider the salvation of souls.

No, everything in your world pales when you consider the salvation of souls. To me it's kind of boring. Everyone isn't you and everyone doesn't share your interests. Having said that, I suppose each of us posts something we think is important from time to time only to have it ignored. That's life. Sometimes we bore each other, sometimes we enrage each other, and sometimes we even succeed in making each other laugh.

Just say what you think of the idea or the song or whatever!!!!!!! :mad:

And, actually, I hate pain. :)

I already told you. It's boring.

What else matters? Everything else pales when you consider the salvation of souls.

Nah. You just have fun inflicting all your religious drivel on us, don't you? ;)

No. I do consider myself a Jesus Freak, yes. But I just wanted to know what was thought of the idea in the song, the idea of making a song about being a Jesus freak, or anything else relating to the song!

I really think a lot of you are making this overly complicated.

I thought that your ideas were contained in the song; that the song you represented your beliefs.

I don't care if someone decides to follow Jesus or not follow Jesus, wherever he is going.

I suppose each of us posts something we think is important from time to time only to have it ignored. That's life. Sometimes we bore each other, sometimes we enrage each other, and sometimes we even succeed in making each other laugh.

True. I just thought more people would have an opinion, that's all.

I already told you. It's boring.

Well, I'm sorry I missed that you said that.

Nah. You just have fun inflicting all your religious drivel on us, don't you? ;)

Actually, I can honestly say there has never been a time I have enjoyed it.

EDIT: Upon further reflection, I think I could also say honestly that I cannot remember a time when I didn't hate it.

It's been a while since I heard the song, but it was all right when I heard it.
You should post the lyrics to "Christian Woman" by Type O Negative. It's about gettin' freaky with Jesus.

Basically that they will follow Jesus no matter what label, ridicule, or trial is put upon them.

oh, and i thought it was going to be something profound and important to the real world. jesus gets a bit boring after a while, hence the label you've used as the title of this thread.

oh, and i thought it was going to be something profound and important to the real world. jesus gets a bit boring after a while, hence the label you've used as the title of this thread.

Then, if it bores you, don't read it. And I wasn't asking about the idea only. I was also asking about the idea of the idea being made into a song, the idea of contemporary Christian music in general. Really, I just sked for thoughts. I didn't say what the thoughts had to be about, though it would be nice if they had something to do with the OP.

I can see that this thread didn't stir as much discussion as I had hoped. A lot of you assumed that it had to be a discussion about Jesus (Which if you're a Christian, everything comes back to Him in some way.) when that really wasn't the point.

Anyway, it's nearly dead, and I'm not trying to save it. I just wanted to point out that the intent wasn't what a lot of people thought it was.

I have to profess ignorance, I didn't know the song until I downloaded it just then.

Meh. Lyrics aside, it's pretty standard late 90's-sounding rock with a bit of rap, but not the worst i've heard. The first 10 seconds sounded promising, though.

Then, if it bores you, don't read it. And I wasn't asking about the idea only. I was also asking about the idea of the idea being made into a song, the idea of contemporary Christian music in general. Really, I just sked for thoughts. I didn't say what the thoughts had to be about, though it would be nice if they had something to do with the OP.Every once in a while, a Christian group stumbles onto a good song. (See "Flood" by Jars of Clay.)

Every once in a while, a Christian group stumbles onto a good song. (See "Flood" by Jars of Clay.)

Trouble are Christians, aren't they? I'm not positive, but they do use a lot of religious imagery in their songs.

Trouble are Christians, aren't they? I'm not positive, but they do use a lot of religious imagery in their songs.Ah, yes, forgot about them. They are, especially on the early albums.

Ah, yes, forgot about them. They are, especially on the early albums.

I haven't heard of Trouble.

I haven't heard of Trouble.They're a doom metal band who have fairly recently reunited. Their first two albums are being rereleased in the U.S. on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd.

Ah, yes, forgot about them. They are, especially on the early albums.

Thought so. :)

I haven't heard of Trouble.

http://www.newtrouble.com/mp3.htm

^ Some songs here if you're interested.