The band broke up after the release of their third full-length Shorthand Operation. At the time, vocalist Jeff Suffering referred to the album as "quite possibly...the best record I'll ever record." Explaining their breakup, Suffering said "we had a rough tour and nobody wanted to continue playing in 'Christian' music industry."
After breaking up, Suffering and guitarist John Spalding went on to form Raft of Dead Monkeys with labelmate members of Roadside Monument. Suffering later went on to form the still-active Suffering & the Hideous Thieves. He also contributes to Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Members:
Jeff Suffering - Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, etc.
John Spalding - Guitar
Matt Johnson - Bass
Marty Martinez - Drums
also Matt Nelson, John Himmelberger, Jiles ONeal, Brian Trimble, Matt Bailey and Bill Power
Heresy
90LB.Wuss Lyrics
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I'm nothing less
Torn apart inside myself
A dripping bloody mess
I need your love, your strength to guide
Facing life renewed
Each day in you I never need
Materials, health, or wealth
And some of us demand as much
Using heresy as our crutch
But I refrain belief in these lies
Your body's not corrupt
No and I don't need
True holiness does not make me rich
I refuse to believe that I am a god
And can speak to make anything exist
I will suffer everyday because of these lies
You've turned God into a pagan myth
Then you say I have not received
The holy ghost into my life
Or that I have victory in Christ
Give up these lies, give up this myth
Give up your pseudo-Christian belief
Accept the truth Christ is God
Give up these lies you heretic
The lyrics of 90LB.Wuss's song Heresy are highly introspective and seek to explore the nature of faith and belief. The song begins on a note of certainty, with the singer proclaiming their justified and sanctified status in the eyes of God. However, as the song progresses, the singer begins to question the nature of their faith and confront the contradictions and hypocrisies lurking within it.
The singer acknowledges their own internal turmoil, describing themselves as a "dripping bloody mess" and seeking solace in the love and guidance of a higher power. But they also express disdain for those who use religion as a crutch to justify their own selfish desires, insisting that true holiness cannot be equated with material wealth or personal power.
The song ultimately calls for a rejection of empty dogma and a return to a more authentic and humble faith, grounded in the truth that "Christ is God." Through its incisive and self-critical lyrics, Heresy asks the listener to question their own beliefs and motivations, and to strive for a deeper and more meaningful connection with the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm justified, I'm sanctified in you
I believe that through my faith, I am cleansed and made holy
I'm nothing less
I am not inferior due to my beliefs
Torn apart inside myself
I struggle internally with my faith and its contradictions with the outside world
A dripping bloody mess
My internal struggles are deeply painful and chaotic
I need your love, your strength to guide
I rely on God's love and guidance to navigate life's obstacles
Facing life renewed
I approach each day with a renewed outlook due to my faith
Each day in you I never need
Materials, health, or wealth
My faith provides me with fulfillment and peace, which negates the need for material possessions and wealth in my life
No, you've given your life
And some of us demand as much
God sacrificed His life for us, but some people still demand more from Him
Using heresy as our crutch
But I refrain belief in these lies
Some people cling to heretical beliefs to justify their demands from God, but I personally reject them
Your body's not corrupt
I reject the idea that the human body is inherently sinful or corrupt
No and I don't need
True holiness does not make me rich
Being holy does not inherently lead to wealth or material gain
I refuse to believe that I am a god
And can speak to make anything exist
I reject the idea that humans can possess god-like powers or can manipulate reality through words alone
I will suffer everyday because of these lies
You've turned God into a pagan myth
Heretical beliefs and misconceptions about God cause me daily pain and turn Him into something He is not
Then you say I have not received
The holy ghost into my life
Others may dispute my faith and claim that I am not truly connected to God
Or that I have victory in Christ
Others may claim that my faith does not truly bring me victory in life
Give up these lies, give up this myth
Give up your pseudo-Christian belief
I urge those who cling to heretical beliefs to reject them and embrace true Christian doctrine
Accept the truth Christ is God
Give up these lies you heretic
The ultimate truth is that Christ is God, and I implore those who believe in heresies to abandon them and embrace true Christian beliefs
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