Lyrics
The first song I learned spoke of Bethlehem
The singer recalls learning a song about Bethlehem.
So is that prophecy, or is that brainwashing?
Questions whether the Bethlehem story is prophecy or brainwashing.
'cause no one ever pitched the Greek Gods
Reflects on the absence of stories about Greek Gods.
And I don't know why not
Expresses uncertainty about why Greek Gods are not emphasized.
I feel like Athena'd understand me
Feels a connection with Athena, a Greek Goddess.
But my chips have fallen
Suggests facing challenges or hardships.
My Messiah came calling
Refers to a personal experience with a Messiah figure.
But what if he'd not?
Raises a hypothetical scenario of the Messiah not coming.
Would my soul just rot?
Questions the fate of the soul if the Messiah hadn't come.
Oh what I'd give for just an inch of your peace
Expresses a desire for inner peace.
'cause I wanna fall but I've got bruises on my knees
Wants to embrace vulnerability but hesitates due to past pain.
Oh what I'd give for just an inch of your peace
Reiterates the longing for peace and the willingness to fall.
'cause I wanna fall, I wanna be someone that you'd call
Expresses a desire to be someone worthy of a divine call.
My Dad's never cursed in his life
Shares a personal detail about the singer's father.
I asked if he smoked he said, "twice"
Reveals the father smoked twice in his life.
Well by that standard I'm a God damn failure
Compares the singer's life choices unfavorably to the father's standards.
I passed blunts the day I married my wife
Admits to past mistakes related to marriage and substance use.
But I'm a child of God, just in case you forgot
Affirms being a child of God despite shortcomings.
And you cast me out every single chance that you got
Expresses feeling rejected by a higher power despite divine lineage.
And that's your loss not mine, I'll be better than fine
Asserts personal strength and resilience despite perceived loss.
You just missed your shot to meet the unholy divine
Claims a missed opportunity for a divine connection.
I'm sayin' fuck a savior and if She can't take it then she's small
Rejects the idea of a savior and challenges traditional beliefs.
I'm gonna ask a lot of questions because I'm giving this my all
Expresses a commitment to questioning and seeking understanding.
You know the people preaching now well they've been putting us through shit
Criticizes certain religious figures and their actions.
And if you don't sanction that then why are you rewarding it?
Questions the inconsistency of supporting harmful behavior.
You know the mission trips are scams, they do more harm than good
Denounces mission trips as scams with negative impacts.
We got fame hungry pastors making bank in Hollywood
Criticizes fame-seeking pastors profiting from religion.
I'm more confused than I've been and I don't think this will pass
Expresses deep confusion and uncertainty.
And I'm saying your name when I think the plane will crash
Associates the divine with moments of extreme danger.
Oh what I'd give for just an inch of your peace
Reiterates the desire for inner peace and spiritual comfort.
'cause I wanna fall but I've got bruises on my knees
Repeats the longing for vulnerability despite past pain.
Oh what I'd give for just an inch of your peace
Reiterates the desire for inner peace and the willingness to fall.
'cause I wanna fall, I wanna be someone that you'd call
Expresses a desire to be someone worthy of a divine call.
Oh what I'd give for just an inch of your peace
Repeats the longing for inner peace and spiritual comfort.
'cause I wanna fall but I've got bruises on my knees
Reiterates the desire for vulnerability despite past pain.
Oh what I'd give for just an inch of your peace
Reiterates the desire for inner peace and the willingness to fall.
'cause I wanna fall, I wanna be someone that you'd call
Expresses a desire to be someone worthy of a divine call.
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