Bible Days
Divine Dilemmas: Navigating Morality in 'Bible Days'
Lyrics
God is punishing someone you love
God is perceived as punishing someone dear to the speaker.
He would've gone too far if he were anyone else
The person in question may have crossed acceptable limits, possibly more than others would.
You say your prayers then you do it yourself
Despite prayers, actions are taken independently, suggesting a lack of divine intervention.
You say god is testing us, and I have failed
The speaker acknowledges failure in meeting God's tests, indicating a sense of guilt or inadequacy.
Well I don't wanna be tested by god or anyone else
Expresses a reluctance to be tested, either by God or anyone else, rejecting the idea of challenges.
With blasphemy so heartfelt
Blasphemy is heartfelt, indicating strong emotions against religious norms or beliefs.
I wish death upon someone else
Expresses a strong negative wish towards someone, potentially reflecting deep resentment or anger.
God damn you
A direct expression of frustration or anger, using strong language (God damn you).
That girl she died
Refers to the death of a girl, possibly related to the consequences of her actions.
For doing me wrong
Suggests the girl's death resulted from her wrongdoing, possibly seen as deserved.
Her mother should've cried
Implies a lack of sympathy for the girl's death, suggesting her mother should have mourned less.
Well I don't wanna be tested by god or anyone else
Reiterates the speaker's unwillingness to be tested by any authority figure.
Get thee behind me Jesus
A plea or command for Jesus to stay away, signaling a desire to distance from religious influences.
I'm tired of searching for truth
Expresses weariness in the search for truth, possibly indicating disillusionment or frustration.
Get thee behind me Jesus
Repeats the desire for Jesus to stay away, now stating a definitive abandonment.
I've given up on you
Declares giving up on Jesus, reflecting a loss of faith or trust in religious figures.
I've loved with my heart
Affirms the speaker's capacity for genuine love, possibly contrasting with earlier negative sentiments.
I really do
Expresses sincerity in the speaker's love, suggesting a deep emotional connection.
And in the dark
Highlights the enduring nature of love, even in challenging or dark times.
Its light shines through
Suggests that love can shine through difficult times, bringing light in darkness.
Sometimes I wanna behave like I live in the bible days
Expresses a desire to behave in a manner reminiscent of biblical times, possibly implying a wish for simplicity or righteousness.
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