The style most often associated with the term is the "Praise and Worship" style, which features recordings of classic or modern songs directly related to Christianity.
Since the 1970s in particular, however, Christian musicians have been found playing a wide range of music - from country and folk music through to hip-hop and heavy metal. Many of these artists have been Christian throughout their careers, while others either converted to Christianity or became "born again" during their years of fame.
King of Carrot Flowers Pts. 2 & 3
Neutral Milk Hotel Lyrics
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Jesus Christ I love you
Yes I do
I love you Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ I love you
Yes I do
And on the lazy days
The dogs dissolve and drain away
The world it goes
And all awaits
The day we are awaiting
Up and over
We go through the wave and undertow
I will float until I learn how to swim
Inside my mother in a garbage bin
Until I find myself again again
Up and over we go
Mouths open wide and spitting still
And I will spit until I learn how to speak
Up through the doorway as the sideboards creek
With them ever proclaiming me me oh
Up and over
We go the weight it sits on down and I don't know
I will shout until they know what I mean
I mean the marriage of a dead dog sing
And a synthetic flying machine machine
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
(Okay)
The King of Carrot Flowers Parts Two & Three is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel, a band known for their experimental indie rock style and cryptic lyrics. The song begins with a repetition of the phrase "I love you Jesus Christ," sung over a simple guitar melody. The chorus repeats this phrase, with the addition of "Yes I do" in a childlike, almost sing-song manner. This repeated expression of love for Jesus Christ may be seen as straightforward, or it may be interpreted as a commentary on the cultural and personal significance of religion.
The following verses contrast the immovable love for Jesus Christ with a sense of impermanence and decay. The "lazy days" are described as a time when "dogs dissolve and drain away," and the world moves forward with a sense of anticipation for an unknown future. The singer expresses a willingness to "float until I learn how to swim," to navigate life's challenges until they can find "myself again again." The language is poetic and surreal, with references to being inside a garbage bin and the marriage of a dead dog and a synthetic machine.
The song's lyrics have been interpreted in many ways, with some seeing it as a commentary on the emptiness of modern life or the struggle for personal identity. Others see it as a reference to singer Jeff Mangum's Christian upbringing and his complicated relationship with religion. The beauty of Neutral Milk Hotel's music is its ability to hold multiple interpretations and connect with listeners in unique and personal ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, I have a strong affection for you
Jesus Christ I love you
My love for you, Jesus Christ, is unwavering
Yes I do
I confirm that I love you, Jesus Christ
And on the lazy days
During times of being unproductive and inactive
The dogs dissolve and drain away
The surroundings become dissolved and unrecognizable
The world it goes
Life goes on continuously
And all awaits
Everything is anticipating
The day we are awaiting
The day that we are expecting
Up and over
Moving forward with determination
We go through the wave and undertow
We persevere through difficult situations and challenges
I will float until I learn how to swim
I will persist even if I'm not quite skilled enough yet
Inside my mother in a garbage bin
In a desolate and unbearable environment, I feel vulnerable and trapped
Until I find myself again again
I'm searching for my identity and sense of self
Mouths open wide and spitting still
People are vocal and opinionated
And I will spit until I learn how to speak
I will express myself until my voice is heard and understood
Up through the doorway as the sideboards creek
Passing through a door with sounds of age and neglect
With them ever proclaiming me me oh
Others always referring to me in a particular way
The weight it sits on down and I don't know
I'm unsure of the burden weighing down on me
I will shout until they know what I mean
I will persistently communicate until my message is understood
I mean the marriage of a dead dog sing
There's an odd fusion of entities, like a unified pair of opposites
And a synthetic flying machine machine
A man-made object that defies gravity
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
A vocalization signifying emotional intensity
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
A vocalization signifying emotional intensity
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
A vocalization signifying emotional intensity
Oh-oohh-oh-oh
A vocalization signifying emotional intensity
(Okay)
An interjection signifying acceptance or agreement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jeff Mangum
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