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 Black Ice, by Johnny Q Public. A cute reference to something in life that is “invisible” yet deadly. I connected with this metaphor since I am from the Great White North!
I tripped over these guys and was sad they only put this album out. Production quality was a bit raw, but the talent shines though. A bit of a disturbing question at the end of the song…
Can’t salt of earth melt ice of the world?
Black Ice – by Johnny Q Public
All the time in the world
Freely express yourself
Kids will be kids
Live and let live
Black ice, pretend it’s not there
Black ice, yeah
‘Cause you don’t believe it’s there
Don’t mean it’s not there
It’s there
Saving grace
Living by the golden rule
No church thanks
God, cool by me, yeah
Take a look at yourself
Crashing down
Can’t salt of earth
Melt Ice of the world
Holy men and governments
Even churches can corrupt
Only Jesus saves
Take a listen!
Let me know what you think, eh?
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