Lyrics
They say there she goes, that ole' holy roller
Observing someone being perceived as a devout Christian or religious enthusiast.
Think she's special, someone needs to tell her
Perceived arrogance in thinking she is special; a call for her to be informed otherwise.
That she ain't no better than me
Asserting that the person is not superior to the speaker.
They say she's such a geek, that ole' Jesus freak
Describing the person as overly religious, possibly with a negative connotation.
Every time she opens up her mouth to speak
Emphasizing her constant expression of religious beliefs when speaking.
She's always talkin' 'bout being saved and holy
Reflecting on a past self who similarly talked about being saved and holy.
That was me, Miss Unpopular
Identifying with a time when the speaker was unpopular.
Never asked to be part of the in-crowd
Not actively seeking popularity or inclusion in the popular group.
Everyone knew who I was
Recognition that people were aware of the speaker's identity.
'Cause my life screamed Jesus out loud
Claiming that the speaker's life prominently reflected devotion to Jesus.
Yeah I've been, left out, looked over
Recalling experiences of being excluded and overlooked due to carrying the metaphorical cross of faith.
Just for carrying the cross on my shoulder
Acceptance of being left out for displaying religious commitment.
It's okay with me, if I'm the last one who's picked for the team
Expressing willingness to be the last chosen if it means remaining faithful.
I'll sit on the sideline, as long as He's sitting with me
Willingness to stay on the sidelines as long as accompanied by Jesus.
They said he wasn't ordinary 'cause he wanted to be married
Describing someone who defies societal norms by wanting marriage before intimacy.
Before he let himself, be with someone else
Emphasizing the importance of commitment and self-restraint.
They even said he was unnatural
Labeling the person as unconventional or different.
What they didn't see, didn't see that he
Highlighting the unseen qualities that make the person more of a man.
He was much more man than they'd ever be
Attributing integrity to the person, similar to the speaker's own experience.
'Cause he was a man, of integrity
Just like me he was Mr. Unpopular
Relating to a male version of the speaker's past unpopular self.
Never asked to be part of the in-crowd
Similar refusal to conform to popular standards or expectations.
Everyone knew who he was
Acknowledgment that people were aware of his identity and faith.
'Cause his life screamed Jesus out loud
Asserting that the man's life, like the speaker's, proclaimed devotion to Jesus.
Yeah I've been, left out, looked over
Reiterating experiences of exclusion for carrying the cross of faith.
Just for carrying the cross on my shoulder
Acceptance of being overlooked due to religious commitment.
It's okay with me, if I'm the last one who's picked for the team
Reaffirming the willingness to be the last chosen if it means remaining faithful.
I'll sit on the sideline, as long as He's sitting with me
Expressing a commitment to remain on the sidelines as long as accompanied by Jesus.
I know someday I'll shine, I'll wait till it's my time
Confident expectation of a future where the speaker will shine.
Lord I won't move, I'll sit with you
Determination to wait for the right time, staying steadfast with Jesus.
Yeah I've been, left out, looked over
Reiterating experiences of exclusion for carrying the cross of faith.
Just for carrying the cross on my shoulder
Acceptance of being overlooked due to religious commitment.
It's okay with me, if I'm the last one who's picked for the team
Reaffirming the willingness to be the last chosen if it means remaining faithful.
I'll sit on the sideline, as long as He's sitting with me
Expressing a commitment to remain on the sidelines as long as accompanied by Jesus.
Yeah I've been, left out, looked over
Reiterating experiences of exclusion for carrying the cross of faith.
Just for carrying the cross on my shoulder
Acceptance of being overlooked due to religious commitment.
It's okay with me, It's okay with me
Reaffirming the willingness to be the last chosen if it means remaining faithful.
I'll sit on the sideline, as long as He's sitting with me
Expressing contentment with staying on the sidelines as long as accompanied by Jesus.
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