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I'll Bet He Was Cool
Savage Garden Lyrics


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You know every once in a while
I shoot the breeze I spend my time
I talk about silly things
I like to talk about Jesus Christ
'Cos I wonder what would happen if he passed you by
Would you be scared? Would you believe in him?
Would you bust your asses to get him institutionalized?

Well, I bet he'd be cool; I bet he'd be damn good looking
I bet that he smelt divine
I'm not talking about Calvin Klein's Obsession
Just one of those people smell good all the time
There's no reason why

What would he wear? Would he wear Tommy Hilfiger?
Or prefer Urban Outfitted? I don't think so
Well, I bet he liked Gaultier
but you'd never find him in it; I bet he liked Gaultier

Lord I need your protection spend some time in my direction
I need your protection spend some time in my direction
I need your protection spend some time in my direction

You know every once and a while
I shoot the breeze I spend my time
I talk about silly things
And tonight I'd like to talk to you about Jesus Christ
'Cos I wonder how we'd deal if He just passed you by
I bet he'd be a star
I bet my star wars figures He would be a movie star
A Quentin Tarantino next-big-thing
Prima Donna, then He'd appear on Oprah
You know what? I don't think so

Could you imagine him hanging
Piccadilly Circus, Times Square, The Walk of Fame At
Christies He could easily become a regular
D'you know what? I don't think so
I bet my speeder bike he'd turn his back on all of that

Lord I need your protection spend some time in my direction
I need your protection spend some time in my direction
I need your protection spend some time in my direction

Some people have just got it
You know like standing next to Elvis Presley
Well then multiply that feeling by 1 million
and you know whatI'm talking about
Well I'll bet he was cool
Man I bet that cowboy was so damn good looking Baby

Overall Meaning

In "I'll Bet He Was Cool," Savage Garden, the Australian pop duo consisting of Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones, explore the nature of fame and the way we perceive it. The song imagines various scenarios involving the figure of Jesus Christ, wondering how people would react and how He might feel about it. The lyrics are playful and ironic, with a touch of irreverence that doesn't undermine the spiritual themes at the heart of the song.


The first stanza sets up the scenario, with the singer shooting the breeze and talking about silly things. He then brings up Jesus Christ, wondering how people would react if He were to pass by. The reference to institutionalization suggests the idea that people might not recognize Jesus for who He is and might try to control Him in some way.


The second stanza focuses on Jesus Christ's appearance and fashion style. The singer imagines Him as a cool, good-looking guy who smells divine, without any artificial perfume but with a natural, heavenly scent. The reference to Tommy Hilfiger and Urban Outfitted highlights the idea of brand names and marketing, while the mention of Gaultier, a famous fashion designer, suggests that Jesus might have appreciated high fashion but not in a pretentious way.


The chorus repeats the line "I bet He'd be cool" and adds a few variations, such as "damn good looking" and "a star." The singer imagines Jesus as a movie star, a prima donna, and a regular guy who wouldn't care about fame and fortune. The reference to Star Wars figures and speeder bikes shows a playful side while also hinting at the mythology and storytelling aspects of culture.


The final stanza amplifies the sense of awe and admiration, comparing the feeling of standing next to Jesus to that of standing next to Elvis Presley multiplied by a million. The final phrase, "Man I bet that cowboy was so damn good looking Baby," is a playful remark that suggests the song has been a tribute to Jesus all along but in a way that doesn't take itself too seriously.


Line by Line Meaning

You know every once in a while I shoot the breeze I spend my time I talk about silly things I like to talk about Jesus Christ 'Cos I wonder what would happen if he passed you by Would you be scared? Would you believe in him? Would you bust your asses to get him institutionalized?
Sometimes I have casual conversations about random things. One topic that interests me is Jesus Christ. I often wonder how you would react if you met him. Would you be afraid or believe in him? Or would you try to put him in an institution?


Well, I bet he'd be cool; I bet he'd be damn good looking I bet that he smelt divine I'm not talking about Calvin Klein's Obsession Just one of those people smell good all the time There's no reason why
I imagine that Jesus would be pretty cool and attractive. I bet he'd even smell amazing, without needing some expensive cologne. There's no reason why he wouldn't.


What would he wear? Would he wear Tommy Hilfiger? Or prefer Urban Outfitted? I don't think so Well, I bet he liked Gaultier but you'd never find him in it; I bet he liked Gaultier
I wonder what kind of clothing Jesus would prefer. I don't think he would wear designer brands like Tommy Hilfiger or Urban Outfitted. However, I bet he would still appreciate fashion, maybe even like Gaultier, but he wouldn't be seen wearing it.


Lord I need your protection spend some time in my direction I need your protection spend some time in my direction I need your protection spend some time in my direction
I feel vulnerable and in need of protection. I'm asking for some guidance and support from a higher power.


You know every once and a while I shoot the breeze I spend my time I talk about silly things And tonight I'd like to talk to you about Jesus Christ 'Cos I wonder how we'd deal if He just passed you by I bet he'd be a star I bet my star wars figures He would be a movie star A Quentin Tarantino next-big-thing Prima Donna, then He'd appear on Oprah You know what? I don't think so
Once again, I'm having a casual conversation, this time about Jesus with you. I wonder how we would react if Jesus just walked past us. I bet he would be a star in today's world, becoming a movie star or the next Quentin Tarantino. However, I don't think he would like the fame and attention.


Could you imagine him hanging Piccadilly Circus, Times Square, The Walk of Fame At Christies He could easily become a regular D'you know what? I don't think so I bet my speeder bike he'd turn his back on all of that
It's hard to imagine Jesus hanging out at popular places like Piccadilly Circus or Times Square, because I don't think he would enjoy the attention. I bet he would turn his back on all of that and focus on more important things.


Some people have just got it You know like standing next to Elvis Presley Well then multiply that feeling by 1 million and you know whatI'm talking about Well I'll bet he was cool Man I bet that cowboy was so damn good looking Baby
Some people just have a certain aura or presence about them, like standing next to Elvis Presley. I can only imagine how much stronger that feeling would be if you were around Jesus. I bet he was incredibly cool and handsome, like a cowboy in the movies.




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Written by: DANIEL JONES, DARREN HAYES

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