The Christian Metal Realm is a community made up largely of Christians who also happen to love heavy metal! You do not have to be a Christian to join, but you MUST be respectful. Home  FAQ  Search  Register  Log in       The Christian Metal Realm :: Christian Metal Realm :: The Discussion Chamber  lyrical fodder     Author Message DigitalScreams Joined : 07 Apr 2007 Posts : 178 Subject: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 12:24 am So is this just more anti-christian, screw organized religion bullsmurf, or is there something deeper? See the video Jesus Christ Pose - Soundgarden And you stare at me In your jesus christ pose Arms held out Like youve been carrying a load And you swear to me You dont want to be my slave But youre staring at me Like I need to be saved In your jesus christ pose Arms held out In your jesus christ pose Thorns and shroud Like its the coming of the lord And I swear to you That I would never feed you pain But youre staring at me Like Im driving the nails In your jesus christ pose And you stare at me In your jesus christ pose Arms held out like its The coming of the lord And would it pay you more to walk on water Than to wear a crown of thorns It wouldnt pain me more to bury you rich Than to bury you poor In your jesus christ pose _________________ And I can't believe I spent so long, living lies I knew were wrong inside...   Drachenschlächter A Mere Peasant Age : 29 Joined : 08 Dec 2007 Posts : 3151 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 9:31 am Meaningless lyrics, imo. _________________ .................... Come Heaven. Come Shadows. Come crashing over me. I feel that something will have to break.. And the sky beneath - Covenant. http://chamberofsolace.heavenforum.com/index.htm http://jesusmetal.forummotion.com/index.htm   scourge39 Age : 33 Joined : 06 Apr 2007 Posts : 1965 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 9:34 am Same thoughts here. Just designed to get a rise out of people.   Tall Tyrion Age : 40 Joined : 27 Jan 2007 Posts : 4778 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 10:00 am I've always viewed that song as taking the image of Christ on the cross and applying it to someone who was playing the martyr. Nothing offensive or anti Christ about that IMO, it's just imagery. _________________ What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake   emptytomb1 Man in Morph Age : 40 Joined : 08 Apr 2007 Posts : 6953 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 10:38 am I always wonder if he had a bad experience with religion sort of like Hetfield.   alldatndensum Mission Of One Age : 38 Joined : 03 Jan 2007 Posts : 4382 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 10:57 am I think the words are meant to slam people who are very self-righteous and somehow feel the need to show people their religion rather than live it. But, I could be wrong. _________________ "When I'm with you I don't know whether I should study neurosurgery or go to see the Care Bears movie..."   Angel with Attitude The Emperor Has No Clothes Joined : 09 Apr 2007 Posts : 2543 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 03, 2008 7:51 pm I think I read somewhere that he was criticizing his ex-wife/manager in this one and it has nothing to do with religion/Christianity, akin to TallT's post. ^ _________________ The closer you are too having only one fan, the closer you are too Trooness. Sometimes death is the only healing   Drachenschlächter A Mere Peasant Age : 29 Joined : 08 Dec 2007 Posts : 3151 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sun May 04, 2008 8:23 am Angel with Attitude wrote: I think I read somewhere that he was criticizing his ex-wife/manager in this one and it has nothing to do with religion/Christianity, akin to TallT's post. ^ I think I read somewhere that you were an eskimo. Just kiddin' _________________ .................... Come Heaven. Come Shadows. Come crashing over me. I feel that something will have to break.. And the sky beneath - Covenant. http://chamberofsolace.heavenforum.com/index.htm http://jesusmetal.forummotion.com/index.htm   Drachenschlächter A Mere Peasant Age : 29 Joined : 08 Dec 2007 Posts : 3151 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sun May 04, 2008 8:30 am Soundgarden sucks anyways.. This song has the best lyrics.. hehe. Golden Boy- Rippin Kitten Mommy, can I go out and kill tonight? I feel, I feel like taking a life. Please, I wanna silver kitchen knife And feel, feel like taking a life. Rippin kitten killing on the round Rippin kitten killing on the round Daddy, can I go and hunt tonight Like you do on Sunday mornings. Honey, give me a real gentle knife To feel, feel like taking my life. Rippin kittin killing on the round Rippin kittin killing on the round Rippin kittin killing on the round Rippin kittin killing on the round Mommy, can I go out and kill tonight? I feel, I feel like taking a life. Please, I wanna silver kitchen knife And feel, feel like taking a life. Rippin kittin killing on the round Rippin kittin killing on the round Rippin kittin killing on the round Rippin kittin killing on the round Mommy, Daddy, let me go Mommy, Daddy, please let me go _________________ .................... Come Heaven. Come Shadows. Come crashing over me. I feel that something will have to break.. And the sky beneath - Covenant. http://chamberofsolace.heavenforum.com/index.htm http://jesusmetal.forummotion.com/index.htm   DigitalScreams Joined : 07 Apr 2007 Posts : 178 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sun May 04, 2008 9:41 pm Angel with Attitude wrote: I think I read somewhere that he was criticizing his ex-wife/manager in this one and it has nothing to do with religion/Christianity, akin to TallT's post. ^ I vaguely remember reading that about one of their songs, but can't remember which one. It may well be this one. Even so, here's my take on it (even if it differs from his intentions)... When I first heard it was at the height of my Christian zeal - when I was out to save the world, whether they wanted to hear my cymbal clanging or not. So I was very offended by the song, and swore to avoid listening to it and to question all Soundgarden songs as anti-Christian. Fast forward 18 years, and I have a different take on it. One similar to alldat's. I see it as an "F You" to anyone who cannot realize when to stop "witnessing", shut up, and just pray. This one goes out to the in-your-face people who often (unknowingly) give Christianity a bad name, whether their intentions are truly good or their just trying to earn Jesus points. I interpret the song as written from the perspective of someone who doesn't want to hear the message, especially not from the same fool who keeps trying to force it down the throat. And I'm forced to agree with both sides. People need to hear the message, but they don't always need it shoved in their face. I know I'd be pissed off too. A time to keep silence, And a time to speak _________________ And I can't believe I spent so long, living lies I knew were wrong inside...   DigitalScreams Joined : 07 Apr 2007 Posts : 178 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sun May 04, 2008 9:47 pm Ash, why put a penny on this discussion's tracks instead of starting a new one? _________________ And I can't believe I spent so long, living lies I knew were wrong inside...   kyarnbug Age : 36 Joined : 27 Apr 2008 Posts : 95 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Thu May 08, 2008 11:55 pm Quote: I think I read somewhere that you were an eskimo. I think I read somewhere that you were the only gay eskimo...that I know. Just kidding.   Drachenschlächter A Mere Peasant Age : 29 Joined : 08 Dec 2007 Posts : 3151 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Fri May 09, 2008 6:07 pm kyarnbug wrote: Quote: I think I read somewhere that you were an eskimo. I think I read somewhere that you were the only gay eskimo...that I know. Just kidding. I bet there are more than just me. _________________ .................... Come Heaven. Come Shadows. Come crashing over me. I feel that something will have to break.. And the sky beneath - Covenant. http://chamberofsolace.heavenforum.com/index.htm http://jesusmetal.forummotion.com/index.htm   kyarnbug Age : 36 Joined : 27 Apr 2008 Posts : 95 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 10, 2008 9:27 pm What about a lyrical MUDDER???? It is Mudder's Day, ya know.   Drachenschlächter A Mere Peasant Age : 29 Joined : 08 Dec 2007 Posts : 3151 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Sat May 10, 2008 9:29 pm kyarnbug wrote: What about a lyrical MUDDER???? It is Mudder's Day, ya know. _________________ .................... Come Heaven. Come Shadows. Come crashing over me. I feel that something will have to break.. And the sky beneath - Covenant. http://chamberofsolace.heavenforum.com/index.htm http://jesusmetal.forummotion.com/index.htm   GODSWIZARD Play it LOUD!! Age : 51 Joined : 06 Jan 2007 Posts : 10301 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Mon May 12, 2008 10:57 pm How about a *lyrical UDDER*?? (Greg pulls his head back and quietly shuts the door) _________________ "The 'farce' is strong with Obama-Wan." words of Scourge. One of the twins: I'm the one who likes it all....   DeathMetalCookieMonster Resident Aryeonaut Joined : 07 Apr 2007 Posts : 1917 Subject: Re: lyrical fodder   Tue May 13, 2008 4:19 am Tall Tyrion wrote: I've always viewed that song as taking the image of Christ on the cross and applying it to someone who was playing the martyr. Nothing offensive or anti Christ about that IMO, it's just imagery. TT pretty much pretty much hit the nail on the head. _________________ Romans 6:1-23   lyrical fodder     Page 1 of 1 Permissions of this forum: You cannot reply to topics in this forum The Christian Metal Realm :: Christian Metal Realm :: The Discussion Chamber The Christian Metal Realm :: Christian Metal Realm :: The Discussion Chamber Free forum | © phpbb | Free forum support | Report an abuse | Create your blog