The Gods of Men
Beyond Fame and Fortune: Embracing Life's True Joys
Lyrics
I used to dream of being famous
I used to aspire to be famous.
Well, my name would be a household word
Wishing that my name would be widely recognized.
I thought that it would thrill me, then I saw that it could kill me
Realized fame might bring excitement but also dangers.
Now it strikes me as a little absurd
Now views the pursuit of fame as somewhat ridiculous.
I used to dream of being Don Juan
Once dreamt of being a romantic figure like Don Juan.
Of having all these pretty girls on my mind
Imagined having many romantic interests.
It made shambles of my mind, so I found myself a wife
Realized it caused chaos in his life, opted for a loving wife.
Who's a lover and a friend of mine
His wife is both a lover and a close friend.
As the world, keeps turning 'round
Life's challenges require adaptability.
You either learn to bend with the wind or it knocks you down
You must learn to adapt or be knocked down by life's challenges.
Turn your back on the gods of men
Suggests turning away from societal expectations ("gods of men").
And the Lord, who is true, will give life back to you again
Turning to the true Lord brings life anew.
I used to dream of being a rich man
Once dreamed of being wealthy.
Yeah, I swore I'd have it all someday
Had aspirations of having everything.
Once you chase it you will find that it isn't worth a dime
Realized wealth is meaningless unless freely shared.
Until you're free enough to give it away
True worth of wealth comes when it's given selflessly.
And I used to dream of chasing vengeance
Previously desired revenge on enemies.
All my enemies would crawl and sweat
Wanted enemies to suffer and plead.
Well my happiness was drained from reliving all the pain
Realized dwelling on pain drained happiness.
Now I'm learning to forgive and forget
Learning to forgive and move on.
As the world, keeps turning 'round
Life keeps changing, requiring adaptability.
You either learn to bend with the wind or it knocks you down
Adapt or be overcome by life's challenges.
Turn your back on the gods of men
Advocates turning away from societal pressures ("gods of men").
And the Lord, who is true, will give life back to you again
Turning to the true Lord brings renewal of life.
I used to dream of being a wanderer
Once dreamed of being a wanderer, free-spirited.
With just my sneakers and my own guitar
Envisioned a life with just essentials, like sneakers and a guitar.
Well, it got lonely right away, now I'm happy just to play
Loneliness set in, found joy in playing with his daughter at home.
With my daughter in my own back yard
Prioritized family over solitary wandering.
And I used to dream of being a hero
Dreamt of being a hero, someone who never falters.
Yeah, I told myself I'd never fall down
Promised himself to remain steadfast.
But I couldn't take the strain and Jesus is the name
Couldn't endure the pressure, found solace in Jesus as the ultimate hero.
Of the only hero I've ever found
Jesus is the only hero he acknowledges.
As the world, keeps turning 'round
Life's challenges persist, requiring resilience.
You either learn to bend with the wind or it knocks you down
Adapt or be defeated by life's trials.
Turn your back on the gods of men
Encourages rejecting societal expectations ("gods of men").
And the Lord, who is true, will give life back to you again
Turning to the true Lord grants a renewed sense of life.
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