Census Song
Epic Biblical Journey: Nephilim, Promised Land, and God's Census
Lyrics
And we followed the star over bethlehem
Reference to the biblical story of following a star to Bethlehem.
To find the city just swarming with nephilim
The city is full of Nephilim, suggesting a place tainted or corrupted.
And we israelites were afraid of them
Fear among Israelites encountering the Nephilim.
We couldn't believe our God had created them
Doubt and disbelief that their God created the Nephilim.
And we said, "God Where is this land that you promised us?"
Questioning God about the promised land.
And we said, "God Where is this saviour you promised us?"
Questioning God about the promised savior.
And the people there were so tall
Describing the tall stature of the inhabitants in the promised land.
They seemed to stand taller than old jericho's wall
Emphasizing the height of the people compared to Jericho's wall.
We marched for forty days, all in all
Marching for a long time without success in overcoming the tall people.
And blew our damn trumpets, but we couldn't make 'em fall
Despite efforts (blowing trumpets), they couldn't overcome the inhabitants.
And God said to Abraham, "Could you find me a virgin?"
God asking Abraham to find a virgin, possibly symbolizing purity.
And he said, "God, I tried but I'm still searching
Abraham's struggle to find a virgin, indicating moral decay in the land.
'Cause this land has gone to Gomorrah
Reference to Gomorrah, a city associated with sin in the Bible.
It's no longer suitable for you
The land is no longer suitable for God and his followers.
Or all us here who adore you
Expressing the collective devotion of the people to God.
You ought to sweep it down the river Jordan"
Suggesting a need for cleansing by referencing the river Jordan.
And God said to lot, "Could you find me just one virgin?"
God asking Lot for a virgin, highlighting the scarcity of purity.
And he said, "God, y'know I'm still searching
Lot's struggle to find a virgin, indicating the pervasive moral decay.
'Cause all the virgins turned to salt
All virgins turning to salt, a consequence of the corrupted environment.
And yeah, they might have looked back
Defending the virgins by implying their fate was beyond their control.
But you can't say it's their fault
Acknowledging the destruction of the city and its tragic aftermath.
They had to watch their city turn to dust
Reflecting on the helplessness of witnessing the city's demise.
You picked a hell of a time to call a census"
The irony of God calling for a census amidst the chaos and destruction.
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