In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Bicycle – by Plankeye
The verse that I loved to sing along with was the following.
You say, I told you so
You were much too young to get married
But I say, you’re way too old
And when did you stop living anyway?
If you have read my testimony, you know I married early and my favorite and I struggled keeping food on the table. Many a night we ate popcorn for supper, or the dreaded LaChoy canned chinese food. No matter, God was (and is) good to us! This song reminds me on those early days, and although nothing earth shattering regarding theology, it reminds me of my early faith, with the following verse.
As I ride my bike with my safety helmet on
And white tennis shoes
They stare at me but I see through new eyes
Or maybe you just don’t remember
As a believer, we see through new eyes! May we never forget the vision those eyes can see!
Take a listen!
Bicycle – by Plankeye
I have a wife and together we live
In a very small room
Yesterday she lost, her car broke down
And now I ride a bicycle
You say, I told you so
You were much too young to get married
But I say, you’re way too old
And when did you stop living anyway?
As I ride my bike with my safety helmet on
And white tennis shoes
They stare at me but I see through new eyes
Or maybe you just don’t remember
This place that I’m supposed to be
Is not the chair in front of a desk, in front of a mirror
Can’t you see that it’s not here or there or anywhere?
But in speaking distance with God
And where can you go that’s too far?
Because I can worship Him anywhere
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
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