Holy Man
Challenging Beliefs: Unraveling the Meaning Behind 'Holy Man'
Lyrics
I could be wrong here
I may be mistaken in my understanding
I could be right
I may be correct
I could be the Son of God
I could be claiming to be divine
Selling you a little life
Promoting a limited, mundane existence
But you wouldn't see me
Even if I were, you might not acknowledge me
You wouldn't hear me
Even if I were, you might not listen
Why you and not me?
Questioning the inequality or unfairness
Tell me Holy Man
Asking for insight from a holy figure
Is that supposed to mean something?
Questioning the significance of the holy figure's words
Am I supposed to feel something?
Wondering if there should be an emotional response
Am I to believe that you hold the key?
Questioning the authority of the holy figure
My way wrong and yours right?
Comparing different perspectives of right and wrong
I could be wrong here
Reiterating the possibility of personal error
You could be right
Acknowledging the possibility of the holy figure being right
Please forgive me I have sinned
Expressing remorse for wrongdoing
Not on your life
Denying the possibility of severe consequences
But that's how you want me
Describing the expected behavior toward the holy figure
But I'll never fear thee
Asserting fearlessness despite expectations
Why you and not me?
Questioning the inequality or unfairness again
Tell me Holy Man
Seeking clarification from the holy figure
Is that supposed to mean something?
Questioning the significance of the holy figure's words again
Am I supposed to feel something?
Wondering about the expected emotional response again
Am I to believe that you hold the key?
Questioning the authority of the holy figure again
My way wrong and yours right?
Repeating the comparison of perspectives
You want it?
Posing questions about desire, need, and love
You need it?
Repeating questions about desire, need, and love
You love it?
-You keep it
Emphasizing possession or control
You want it?
Repeating questions about desire, need, and love
You need it?
-You love it?
-You keep it
Emphasizing possession or control
You want me to bow down, lie down, accept it and die
Challenging authority and expressing defiance
Say what, say what, say what, say what, say why
Asking for clarification or justification
You want me to fear you, revere you, never question your lies
Questioning the demand for fear and blind obedience
Say what, say what, say what, say what, say why
Asking for clarification or justification again
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