Lyrics
Youth group lock-ins are a really strange concept that
Youth group lock-ins are a puzzling idea.
Youth group leaders seem to really like
Leaders of youth groups seem to enjoy lock-ins.
It's like "Let's take some repressed, hormonal teenagers
The concept involves gathering repressed, hormonal teenagers in a church, hoping they find Jesus overnight.
And put 'em in a church and hope they find Jesus overnight"
It's a metaphorical attempt to connect teenagers with spirituality.
Like Jesus is a ghost hiding in the church
Jesus is metaphorically portrayed as a hidden entity in the church.
And if you just stay long enough you'll find him
Suggesting that staying in the church for a prolonged time might lead to a spiritual discovery.
But in my experience the only thing you find
The singer's personal experience suggests a different outcome.
Is your sexuality!
The only discovery made is related to sexuality, hinting at confusion or self-discovery.
This one's for the kids who had their sexual awakening at the youth group lock-in
Dedicated to those who had their sexual awakening during youth group lock-ins.
It must have been confusing and I hope you're doing well
Expressing empathy and hoping that those individuals are coping well.
Be kind to yourself
Encouraging self-compassion.
Take care of that kid
Advising to take care of oneself, especially considering the experiences mentioned.
You're not what they said about you
Reassuring that one's identity is not defined by others' judgments.
And a loser in a button up can't send you to hell
A person in a formal outfit cannot condemn you to hell, rejecting judgment based on appearances.
No
A firm rejection of imposed judgment.
Church camp, youth group they really tried it on us
Reflecting on the impact of church camp and youth group experiences during adolescence.
Now we're grown up and we're fucked up
Suggesting challenges faced as adults due to past experiences.
Is there still a God we can trust?
Raising questions about trust in God after experiencing difficulties.
Youth group, church camp they really tried it on us
Reiterating the negative impact of youth group and church camp experiences.
Now I'm grown up and I'm fucked up
Expressing personal struggles as an adult resulting from past experiences.
Is there still a God I can trust?
Persisting doubt about finding a trustworthy God.
If you're out there, I'm waiting
An open-ended expression of waiting for something or someone.
If you're out there, I'm praying
Expressing a prayerful stance, seeking connection or guidance.
If you're out there, I'm waiting
Reiterating a sense of waiting for a response or change.
If you're out there, I'm praying
Continuation of the prayerful stance, expressing hope or desire for a response.
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