Lyrics
Jesus on the phone talking 'bout a nervous breakdown
Reflecting on a conversation with Jesus about a nervous breakdown, suggesting a sense of distress or crisis.
Even he don't know how to bail us out of this one
Even Jesus is uncertain about how to resolve the current situation or difficulty.
"What a mess," I sing to myself thinkin' 'bout another song
Singer acknowledges the mess in his thoughts, contemplating another song as an outlet for expression.
I wanna reach out to old Jesus to tell him I, too, feel alone
Expressing a desire to connect with Jesus to share feelings of loneliness and isolation.
And I'm here to save you
An ambiguous statement, possibly a continuation of the singer's desire for salvation or connection.
Jesus on a wire, and he's lookin' very tired
Depicting Jesus on a wire, exhausted, emphasizing the burdens or challenges he faces.
And me, I don't blame him, and I almost want to claim him
The singer understands Jesus' fatigue and contemplates claiming or associating with him.
So I ring a couple chords out on my Martin Double O
Singer plays chords on his Martin Double O guitar, using music as a means of expression.
And I see them floating upward and I watch 'em as they go
The music rises and floats, symbolizing a release or escape from the challenges faced.
Into the pockets of Judas Iscariot in the sky
Metaphorically, the music reaches Judas Iscariot, suggesting betrayal or negativity in the world.
Up to the cracks in the ceiling
Imagery of cracks in the ceiling, possibly representing flaws or challenges in life.
Jesus on the edge, and I feel the same way lately
Comparing the singer's feelings to Jesus on the edge, conveying a shared sense of vulnerability.
And he hammers down some numbers and it shakes the sky like thunder
Jesus performs some action that resonates powerfully, shaking the metaphorical sky like thunder.
I saw him risin' over the horizon and I saw him fall
Describing a moment when Jesus rises and falls, possibly representing hope and disappointment.
When the scene dissipated and the world just waited and waited
The world anticipates a resolution, but the scene dissolves, leaving a sense of waiting and uncertainty.
For a return
The world waits for a return, possibly referring to a longing for a positive change or redemption.
Built
The theme is left open-ended, inviting interpretation about what is built or constructed.
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