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”.
Occasionally 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
The Lament Of Desmond R G Underwood Frederick IV – by Steve Taylor
I have referred to Mr. Taylor in previous posts. His stuff has always been fresh no matter how many times I come back to him. The lyrics are worth a read, especially as you listen
Ah, the news of my impending death
Came at a really bad time for me
Yeah, the news of my impending death
Any other day might have been ok
I was starting to track with my inner guide
I was getting in touch with my feminine side
But when the doctor starts whistling “Happy Trails”
Tends to take a bit of wind out of the old sails
Desi Ray, if I may be so blunt
Galahad, bag your agnostic front
Underwood, hire a good undertaker
Freddie, get ready to meet your maker
Ah, the news of my impending death
Came at a really bad time for me
I was far too young to depreciate
When they read me my expiration date
I’d built Iron Man stalls in the northern wild
I’d played Cabbage Patch dolls with my inner child
Now I’m getting sealed bids for a granite vault
And I’m pretty sure this is my parents’ fault
Ah, the news of my impending death
Came at a really bad time for me
When they cancel your breathing policy
Tends to steal a bit of the old joie de vivre
I’d just found the lost key to my mythic life
So I bravely shook free of my kids and wife
I had seminars booked as a second career
Until a still, small voice screamed loud and clear
Death is on it’s path to us and we need to keep the first things first! Don’t let it become a surprise!
This fella can cut an issue fairly deep, and by that I mean he can “step on toes” fairly consistently. Don’t worry bout the volume on this tune! Take your time and get this guy’s message!
Take a listen!
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
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