The Gospel According to Jones
Singing Truth: The Gospel According to Jones
Lyrics
The Gospel According To Jones (R.BarberE.BeddingfieldA.Fears)
The title of the song, indicating a connection to someone named Jones and a gospel-like narrative.
It's hard to make it to the back pew when you do what I do all night
Expressing difficulty in attending the back pew of a church due to engaging in nighttime activities.
If the Church house wasn't so far from this bar, then maybe I'd try
Reflecting on the distance between the bar and the church and the hindrance it poses to attending church.
But as it goes I'm just a no show, sitting here singing these songs
Acknowledging a lack of attendance at church, instead spending time singing songs that convey a message akin to Jones.
Spreading the message from the gospel according to Jones
Describing the act of spreading a message inspired by the gospel according to Jones.
Step right on up
An invitation to step forward and experience something significant.
Take The Grand Tour
Referring to a significant experience, possibly a metaphorical "Grand Tour" influenced by Jones.
He Stopped Loving Her Today
Mentioning a classic country song, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," possibly as part of the experiences.
Tennessee Whiskey and White Lightning
Listing iconic songs like "Tennessee Whiskey" and "White Lightning" as choices made in life.
They're just some of the Choices I've made
Acknowledging the choices made, represented by famous country songs.
And it's a real Good Year For The Roses
Referring to a "Good Year For The Roses," suggesting a mix of positive and challenging experiences.
But remember, The Race is (still) On
Emphasizing that the race is still on, indicating the continuous journey of life.
That's just a few of the chapters
Highlighting that the mentioned songs are just a few chapters in the broader story.
From the gospel according to Jones
Reiterating that the narrative follows the gospel according to Jones.
I'm just one of the many, and there's plenty trying to fill those shoes
Acknowledging the existence of others attempting to emulate or follow in the footsteps of Jones.
Well, I sure ain't no preacher, just a believer in the cold hard truth
Clarifying that the singer is not a preacher but a believer in straightforward truths.
My altar's this stage, my congregation is full of lost souls
Describing the stage as an altar and the audience as lost souls, suggesting a different form of preaching.
And we hold us a Saturday night service from the gospel according to Jones
Indicating a Saturday night service following the gospel according to Jones.
Saint Hank and Saint Lefty, Brother Waylon they've all done passed on
Mentioning legendary figures like Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell who have passed away but continue to influence.
But I know they're singing up in heaven says the gospel according to Jones
Asserting a belief that these legends are singing in heaven, aligning with the gospel according to Jones.
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