Wineskins
Reflections on Fear and Faith: Micah Bentley's 'Wineskins'
Lyrics
It's natural to be afraid
Expressing the natural human tendency to feel fear.
Of all that's slipping away
Reflecting on the fear of losing things or experiences.
You look for someone to blame
Searching for someone or something to hold responsible for life's challenges.
For the prescriptions you take
Attributing struggles to prescribed solutions, possibly medication or external remedies.
You just wanna stay in the game
Desire to remain active or relevant in life.
clinging to some good old day
Clutching onto past positive memories or experiences.
But did you really have faith
Raising a question about the authenticity of one's faith versus fear.
Or just fear that something would change?
Exploring whether faith was genuine or driven by the fear of change.
When Old wineskins are bursting
Metaphorically describing the challenges of dealing with old, inflexible ways of thinking or living.
And the world just keeps turning
Highlighting the continuous nature of life despite challenges.
What a mess that it makes
Expressing the chaos and difficulty associated with change.
It comes like a crashing wave
Comparing life's challenges to a powerful force that reshapes one's reality.
And rearranges the shape
Embracing change rather than resisting it.
Instead of fighting the break
Suggesting acceptance and adaptation instead of fighting against inevitable changes.
Maybe there's something at stake
Implying that there may be something significant at risk during times of change.
You'll never make something great
Encouraging the pursuit of greatness despite challenges.
In such an insecure state
Stating that achieving greatness is difficult in a state of insecurity.
You never really had faith
Casting doubt on the sincerity of previously held faith.
Just fear of who to embrace
Questioning whether faith was genuine or driven by fear of rejection.
When old wineskins are bursting
Reiterating the challenges associated with old ways breaking down.
But when the world just keeps turning
Stating that life continues despite challenges and changes.
When old wineskins are bursting
Emphasizing the difficulties when old ways are breaking down and the world is in turmoil.
When the whole thing is burning
Describing a chaotic and challenging situation where everything seems to be falling apart.
What a mess that it makes
Reiterating the messiness and complexity of life during turbulent times.
What a mess that it makes
Highlighting the repeated and ongoing messiness of life.
What a mess that it makes
Reiterating the chaotic nature of life's challenges.
For these arrogant ways
Commenting on the disorder caused by arrogant behavior.
What a mess that it makes
Emphasizing the chaos resulting from a self-centered and prideful approach.
For those privileged tastes
Pointing out the messiness caused by indulging in privileged tastes.
What a mess that it makes
Highlighting the disorder caused by an insecure and uncertain faith.
For that insecure faith
Commenting on the messiness resulting from insecurity in one's beliefs.
What a mess that it makes
Reiterating the chaos associated with an insecure faith.
Is it well with your soul?
Posing a reflective question about the well-being of one's soul.
Is it well, Is it well with your soul?
Repeating the question and seeking assurance regarding the state of one's soul.
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