Two Sides
Embracing Autonomy: Challenging Beliefs Beyond Faith
Lyrics
There's nothing a god can give to me that I can't give to myself
Belief in self-reliance over reliance on a god; self-capability is prioritized.
I put my beliefs in the things I believe and a god can take care of himself
Personal faith in individual beliefs, asserting a god's independence.
There's not enough love in the world for me to think about wasting my time
Insufficient love to invest time in religious pursuits.
It's not that I don't believe at all but I don't need a heavenly sign
Belief exists but no reliance on divine signs.
I can achieve the things I need without getting down on my knees
Self-sufficiency without supplication; achieving without praying.
I can respect your religion but I don't want to pay your fees
Respect for others' faith but refusal to pay religious fees.
I don't want to hear you talk about the things you think that I need
Rejecting imposition of others' perceived needs.
so don't help me back on my feet again until you can hear me plead
Do not accept help until one's own pleas are acknowledged.
Just look in the holy book of crooks and tell me what you can find
Critical view of religious texts, highlighting deceitful aspects.
All the rules and the regulations made to manipulate your mind
Rules created to manipulate thoughts through regulations.
Don't pretend that you're blind just open your mind and study historical times
Encouragement to study history and broaden perspectives.
The bigger the loss the bigger the cost the bigger the cross and its crimes
Condemnation of religious exploitation and its consequences.
I don't believe in a god that I need to worship
No belief in a god requiring worship.
I don't believe that I need to get down on my knees
Rejecting the act of kneeling in worship.
I don't believe that a voice from above can help me
Doubt in the efficacy of divine communication.
I only believe in what I can see and the things that I can achieve
Belief limited to visible and achievable aspects.
Whatever belief you belong to there's still always a reason to doubt
Doubt prevalent in any belief system; multiple interpretations exist.
and there's always another opinion as to what life is all about
Varied opinions on the essence of life.
There's always a bigger dimension and a different point of view
Recognition of diverse perspectives and dimensions.
so I don't want to try to change you that decision is up to you
Respecting individual choices and avoiding imposition.
Whatever your final choice is and however you choose to live
Acceptance of personal decisions and lifestyle choices.
You'd better be happy for what you can get and happy for what you can give
Advocacy for finding contentment in what one can receive and offer.
There's only one thing to remember there is only one thing you can do
Emphasis on the golden rule of treating others as oneself.
and that is to do unto others as you'd have others do unto you
Advocating reciprocity and fairness in interactions.
I don't believe in a god that I need to worship
Reiteration of not believing in a god requiring worship.
I don't believe that I need to get down on my knees
Rejection of the act of worship involving kneeling.
I don't believe that a voice from above can help me
Doubt in the effectiveness of divine intervention.
I only believe in what I can see and the things that I can achieve
Belief limited to tangible and achievable things.
Two sides two sides to every story
Recognition of multiple perspectives shaping a story.
two stories more makes four new ones to choose
Increasing possibilities of narratives with varied viewpoints.
Four sides four sides to every story
Continued acknowledgment of diverse storylines.
four stories more makes eight new ones to choose
Further proliferation of narratives, each with unique angles.
Eight sides eight sides to every story
Expanding viewpoints resulting in multiple versions of stories.
eight stories more now which one should you choose
Choices among numerous storylines, each with its significance.
now which one can you use
Questioning which narrative holds relevance or utility.
I don't believe in a god that I need to worship
Reiteration of disbelief in a god requiring worship.
I don't believe that I need to get down on my knees
Refusal to kneel in worship, emphasizing independence.
I don't believe that a voice from above can help me
Doubt in divine guidance, faith limited to visible and achievable.
I only believe in what I can see and the things that I can achieve
Belief restricted to observable realities and personal achievements.
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