Southern Comfort
Unveiling Divine Judgment: Southern Comfort's Revelations
Lyrics
When Jesus saves the world
Contemplating the future event of Jesus saving the world.
Where will you be?
Asking where the listener will be when Jesus saves the world.
Out on the lonesome plains o Texas
Specifying locations in Texas as a metaphorical setting.
Or the shores of the Galilee
Contrasting Texas with the biblical shores of Galilee.
When Jesus Saves the World
Reiteration of the impending event of Jesus saving the world.
Which he will surely do
Expressing certainty about Jesus saving the world.
It don't matter where you are
Emphasizing that the location doesn't matter; Jesus' wrath is universal.
He's gonna bring his wrath on you
Stating the consequence of Jesus' action on everyone.
Ah-um Mississippi Ah-um Alabama
Listing southern U.S. states, emphasizing the scope of divine judgment.
Ah-um Louisiana Ah-um Nashville
Continuation of listing states, broadening the regional context.
Tennessee
Mentioning Nashville, Tennessee, as part of the judgment context.
When Jesus Saves the world
Repeating the theme of Jesus saving the world.
And tallies up the toll
Referring to the judgment process and tallying the consequences.
For ever one he sends to Glory
Highlighting the contrast between those sent to Glory and those burning below.
Be a billion burn below
Emphasizing the magnitude of those facing consequences.
When Jesus Saves the world
Reiteration of Jesus saving the world.
He'll be looking right straight at you
Emphasizing personal accountability when facing Jesus.
An ever sin you ever did
Indicating that every sin committed will be evident and undeniable.
Gonna stick out clear and true
Stating the clarity of one's sins before Jesus.
Ah-um Carolinas Ah-um Atlanta Georgia
Listing additional southern states, reinforcing the idea of widespread judgment.
Ah-um Miami Florida Ah-um New Orleans
Extending the regional scope to include specific cities.
When Jesus Saves the world
Repeating the anticipation of Jesus saving the world.
You're either on or off the track
Emphasizing the binary nature of being either on or off the track of salvation.
There ain't no reincarnation
Rejecting the concept of reincarnation and emphasizing the finality of one's destiny.
You won't be commin back
Reinforcing the idea that there is no coming back after Jesus saves the world.
When Jesus Saves the world
Reiterating the theme of Jesus saving the world.
Your loved ones will be gone
Highlighting the separation from loved ones after Jesus' salvation event.
You'll have to face his awful judgment
Describing the daunting prospect of facing Jesus' judgment alone.
Stark naked all alone
Emphasizing the vulnerability and exposure during judgment.
Ah-um Oh Virginia Ah-um Oklahoma
Listing additional states, expanding the geographical context.
Ah-um Arkansas Ah-um Abilene
Continuing the geographical expansion, mentioning specific places.
When Jesus Saves the world
Reiteration of the impending event of Jesus saving the world.
All time will stop with sin
Describing the halt of time associated with the end of sin.
And nothin will be mysterious
Stating that everything will be clear and without mystery after Jesus' salvation.
It'll all just be The End
Summarizing the scenario as the end, removing any ambiguity.
When Jesus Saves the world
Reiterating the theme of Jesus saving the world.
He will kill it too
Emphasizing the destructive aspect of Jesus' salvation, which extends to killing.
And the righteous will rise to Glory
Anticipating the rise of the righteous to Glory as a comforting outcome.
What a comfort to me and you
Expressing the comfort associated with the righteous ascending to Glory.
Ah-um
Repeating a vocalization used throughout the song, possibly as a musical element.
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