Lyrics
Hey Preacher Man, what are you looking for?
The singer addresses the preacher, inquiring about his intentions or goals.
You like to hear the words come out your mouth
The preacher enjoys speaking and having control over his words.
You know how to charm the crowd
The preacher knows how to captivate and please the audience.
You have a gift and we want more, more, more
The crowd appreciates the preacher's talent and wants more of it.
Someone give this guy a raise!
Someone suggests the preacher deserves a raise for his performance.
Someone give this guy the reins!
Someone suggests the preacher should have more control or authority.
Hey Preacher Man, what are you looking for?
Reiteration of the initial question, asking the preacher's motives.
Hey Preacher Man, what are you looking for?
Another repetition of the question, emphasizing the curiosity about the preacher's intentions.
You smiled at us and took us by the hand
The preacher showed kindness and guidance to the audience.
You taught us and you helped us understand
The preacher educated and helped the audience understand things.
But now you've set us on a long, long road
The preacher's teachings have led the audience on a difficult journey.
Of confusion and pain,
The journey initiated by the preacher has caused confusion and pain.
Please somebody take the reins!
A plea for someone else to take control and responsibility away from the preacher.
Hey Preacher Man, what are you trading for?
Questioning what the preacher is exchanging or sacrificing.
Hey Preacher Man, hey
A repetition of addressing the preacher, emphasizing the question.
Really? Was it worth it?
Questioning the value or worth of the preacher's choices or actions.
To trade the gospel truth for some messages and photos?
Asking if the preacher traded fundamental beliefs for superficial things.
Really? Was it earnest?
Asking if the preacher acted sincerely or genuinely.
Did you tend to the sheep and lay your life down for your friends?
Did the preacher care for and protect those he was responsible for?
Really? Was it worth it?
Asking if the preacher's choices were truly worthwhile.
To leave your wife and children with a mess they cannot handle?
Did the preacher abandon his family, leaving them in a difficult situation?
Really? Was it earnest?
Questioning the preacher's sincerity in loving and serving God completely.
Did you love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind?
Highlighting the lack of perfection in people's devotion to God.
Truth is, none of us do
Emphasizing human fallibility and imperfection.
And this is what happens when we give ourselves the reins
The consequences of giving oneself complete control.
Truth is, we're all a bunch of crooked sticks
Admitting everyone's inherent flaws and imperfections.
But when our bodies decay, and our towers lay waste
Describing the eventual decay and destruction of human achievements and desires.
When the snares and the cords of this world start to fray
When the worldly enticements and connections start to break down.
When all pretext is erased, earth and heaven pass away
When all pretenses or false facades are removed, and both the physical and spiritual worlds change.
Will you get down on your face because you know the God who
A question about the preacher's humility before God.
Reigns
Emphasizing acknowledging the authority and sovereignty of God.
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