Edge of the World
Rock and Redemption: Journey to the Edge of the World
Lyrics
Well I wanted to live a rock and roll song.
Expressing a desire to experience the lifestyle depicted in rock and roll songs.
And I wound up singing "I Was Wrong."
Ended up admitting a mistake, possibly related to the pursuit of the rock and roll lifestyle.
Somewhere between Mike Ness and the Beatles.
Referencing influences from both Mike Ness (punk rock) and the Beatles (classic rock).
I was lookin' for a haystack in the needle.
Expressing the difficulty of finding something specific in a chaotic or challenging situation.
I was tuned in to the world's muzak.
Being aware of the world's background music but feeling detached or distanced.
Pipin' in dreams but the glass was cracked.
Hearing dreams, but the experience is flawed or imperfect.
Then the world came down with a big ol' crash.
A sudden and significant upheaval or crisis in life.
Now I'm singing 'bout the lord like Johnny Cash.
Transitioning from secular themes to singing about spiritual matters, likening to Johnny Cash's style.
Got a song to sing - Got a tale to tell.
Asserting the possession of a story and a message to convey.
You gotta listen to me well.
Emphasizing the importance of attentive listening.
Well He came and died
Referring to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Then rose again and His blood washed away the stain of sin.
Highlighting the redemptive power of Jesus' blood to cleanse sins.
Well the boys in the band and the rest of the crew.
Acknowledging the band and crew, expressing gratitude to God for the realization of rock and roll dreams.
Gonna thank - Gonna thank my God for you my rock n roll dreams a comin' true.
Confirming that the dreams are coming true, portraying a sense of fulfillment.
It's a punk rock heaven and rock a billy too.
Describing an idealized afterlife with elements of punk rock and rockabilly.
Well bye bye blues - Man there's the door.
Bidding farewell to sorrow or difficulties, symbolized as "blues."
And don't come back no more.
Issuing a firm and final goodbye to negativity.
Got walkin' shoes - I put 'em on the floor.
Prepared for a journey, ready to take steps forward.
Gonna walk it like I talk it to the edge of the world.
Committing to live in accordance with one's principles, potentially pushing boundaries ("edge of the world").
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