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
Gimme – by Alice Cooper
As you might be noticing, I come back to Alice often in this series. He is such a surpise and has had such a consistent witness for the Lord for decades now.
I know all your desires
Your heart is so full of pain
Is there something I can provide?
When you feel like life’s passed you by I’m on your side
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Please don’t ask me my name
Does it matter? I’m just here for you
Trust me, just let yourself go
And that’s all you need to know
I’m on your side
Sincerely
I’m your only friend
Yes I’m on your side
Sincerely
Don’t you wish you had it all?
Don’t you deserve to have it all?
Kneel down and tell me what you need
Fame and money all for you, I can make your every dream come true
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Tell me who’s more important than you?
You’re the apple of my ancient eyes
How could the world be so cruel?
I’ll make you my own precious jewel
I’m on your side
Sincerely
I’m the only one that cares
Yes I’m on your side
Sincerely
Don’t you wish you had it all?
Don’t you deserve to have it all?
Kneel down and tell me what you need
Fame and money all for you
I can make your every dream come true
There is one thing
I mean, everything has a price
I really hate to repeat myself, but nothing’s free
Yes I’m on your side
Sincerely
I’m the only one that cares
Oh, I’m on your side
Sincerely
Don’t you wish you had it all?
Don’t you deserve to have it all?
Kneel down and tell me what you need
Don’t you wish you had it all?
Don’t you deserve to have it all?
Don’t you wish you had it all?
Don’t you deserve to have it all?
Kneel down and tell me what you need
Fame and money all for you
I can make your every dream come true
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
Gimme this, gimme that
The song screams give me everything, fame money, status! Anything to avoid the hole in our heart that can be satisfied and completely filled (to overbrimming) by the person of Jesus.
How much stuff do you want? Someone may give it to you.
Take a listen!
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
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