Lyrics
God is light
God is characterized as light, symbolizing purity and goodness.
Light is good
The inherent nature of light is considered good.
God is good
The assertion that God embodies goodness and light.
There's a bag lady siften through trash in my
Reference to a homeless woman searching through garbage in the speaker's neighborhood.
Neighborhood
Describes the speaker's immediate surroundings.
Asked for a light, ya know I understood
The speaker understands the woman's request for a light (possibly a cigarette).
God is light
Reiteration of the concept that God is light and goodness.
Light is good
Reiteration of the positive nature of light.
God is good
Reaffirmation that God embodies goodness and light.
Where you gonna run when they come for you?
Rhetorical question asking where one will go when faced with a threat.
Have you heard about the infant born with a handgun
An anecdote about a baby born with a firearm, suggesting a troubling scenario.
Shot his twin brother coming out now he's an only son
Describes a tragic event where the baby accidentally harms its twin.
He's a good boy, wait and see
Despite the tragedy, the child is described as a "good boy."
We'll rehabilitate him one-two-three
An optimistic view of rehabilitation for the troubled child.
God is light
Reiteration of the positive nature of light.
Light is good
Reiteration that God embodies goodness and light.
God is good
Blank line, possibly for emphasis or pause.
Where you gonna run when they come for you?
Reiteration of potential consequences or challenges.
They'll hear you playing your guitar
A warning that playing the guitar may attract attention.
Hey saint augustine
A direct address to Saint Augustine, possibly referencing the historical figure.
There's a flaw you see
Suggests a flaw in Saint Augustine's reasoning.
You've reasoned quite
Indicates Saint Augustine's reasoning as illogical.
Illogically
Further commentary on the perceived illogical reasoning of Saint Augustine.
God is light
Reiteration of the concept that God is light and goodness.
Light is good
Reiteration of the positive nature of light.
God is good
Reaffirmation that God embodies goodness and light.
Where you gonna run when they come for you?
Rhetorical question asking where one will go when faced with a threat.
They'll hear you playing your guitar
Reiteration of potential consequences or challenges.
God is light
Reiteration of the idea that God is light and goodness.
Light is good
Reiteration of the positive nature of light.
God is good
Reaffirmation that God embodies goodness and light.
Where you gonna run when they come for you?
Rhetorical question asking where one will go when faced with a threat.
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