Modern Day Jesus
Modern Day Jesus: A Poetic Tale of Redemption and Compassion
Lyrics
His hard life is etched into his face, by razors of futility and pain
Describes the visible impact of a difficult life on the person's face, emphasizing the hardships faced and the scars left by futile struggles and pain.
His boots are worn down thin from many miles, like the holes in his soul when he smiles
Compares the worn-out boots to the holes in the person's soul, suggesting that both physical and emotional aspects of the individual have been through extensive challenges.
He stumbles and he staggers with the weight, it's more than any savior's built to take
Portrays the person as burdened, struggling under the weight of challenges, surpassing what any traditional savior might endure.
The evils and wrongdoings of mankind, have catalyzed to paralyze his mind
Attributes the person's mental paralysis to the collective evils and wrongdoings of humanity, suggesting a sense of overwhelming despair.
Let now all that we do go in vain
Expresses a plea or hope that the actions and efforts of individuals will not be in vain.
Let the beauty outweigh the pain
Calls for a focus on the positive aspects of life, with the beauty outweighing the pain.
Modern Day Jesus, our poison is the cross that you will bear
Addresses the person as a "Modern Day Jesus," symbolizing someone burdened with societal problems, particularly referencing the cross as a metaphorical burden.
Can you believe in us?
Presents a question to the "Modern Day Jesus" about belief in humanity despite its flaws.
Do you know we're really not that unkind...in the back of your mind?
Asks whether the person knows that humanity is not entirely unkind, perhaps hinting at the potential for goodness hidden in people's minds.
Would you know him if you passed him in the street?
Poses a hypothetical scenario of encountering the "Modern Day Jesus" in everyday life, prompting reflection on recognition and acknowledgment.
Could be anywhere or anyone you meet
Highlights the universality of the "Modern Day Jesus," suggesting that anyone could be carrying such burdens.
Would you smile, would you look him in the eye?
Presents a choice in response to encountering the person – whether to engage positively with a smile and eye contact or to ignore and walk away.
Or turn your head aside and walk on by?
Emphasizes the potential indifference and avoidance of the person's struggles by others.
What if one by one, we all just made a stand?
Suggests a collective action where individuals stand up one by one to address societal issues and offer support.
Opened up our eyes and lent a helping hand
Encourages awareness and assistance, urging people to open their eyes and provide help to those in need.
Take your brothers and your sisters in your hearts
Calls for empathy and care towards fellow human beings, particularly family members.
Protect them from the cold and from the dark
Encourages protection and support for others, shielding them from hardships and darkness.
Ain't got no holes in his hands, don't wear no crown of thorns
Contrasts the described person with traditional religious imagery, emphasizing the absence of symbolic wounds and a crown of thorns.
Won't be no resurrection, on the quiet side of the storm
Denies the possibility of a resurrection, conveying a sense of hopelessness or acceptance of a quiet, unseen struggle.
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