Western Pier
Journey of Redemption: Craig Finn's Western Pier Revelation
Lyrics
Someone saw something just east of here
Someone observed an event just east of the current location.
I came up the Western pier
The speaker arrived at the Western pier.
There's one thing you should know about
There's an important piece of information to be aware of.
Christ is watching me right now
The speaker feels a sense of scrutiny or divine observation.
Someone saw something and they shot it down
Someone witnessed something and took action, resulting in a confrontation.
I spent seven months in another town
The speaker spent seven months in a different town.
At night I'd walk down on the beach
During nights, the speaker walked on the beach.
One night I saw them watching me
During one night, the speaker felt observed by someone.
They rolled up. They put the cuffs on
Law enforcement arrived, arrested the speaker, and transported them to a valley.
Then they drove me deep into the valley
The speaker was taken deep into a valley.
The just judge looked me over and said I'm sorry
A just judge examined the speaker and expressed regret.
You don't have to keep running
The judge advised the speaker they don't have to keep running.
But you best be leaving
Despite the advice, the speaker is urged to leave.
You can't take away all the parts of you
Certain aspects of oneself that drive actions cannot be removed.
that make you do the things you do
The speaker reflects on personal tendencies.
The girls that live inside my heart
Imaginary or metaphorical figures within the speaker's heart are mentioned.
Keep coming up the boulevard
These imaginary figures persistently approach.
They roll up. They pledge their love
Similar events happen again; pledges of love and emotional intensity.
And then they drive you halfway to a breakdown
After these events, there's a journey leading to emotional strain.
The just judge looked over and said I'm sorry
The just judge expresses regret again, emphasizing disappointment in love.
Love's been such a letdown
Love has been a letdown, and a shakedown is proposed.
Let's proceed with the shakedown
The speaker suggests proceeding with a thorough examination or reckoning.
Jesus is a judge and He's kind and He's just
Introduces Jesus as a kind and just judge who forgives human shortcomings.
Forgives us for our avarice and lust
Reference to forgiveness for human flaws like greed and lust.
I don't even know what's east of here
The speaker is uncertain about what lies east of the current location.
I came up the Western pier
The speaker repeats the arrival at the Western pier, creating a circular narrative.
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