One of Us
Amber Riley Chris Colfer Cory Monteith Dianna Agron Jenna Ushkowitz and Lea Michele Lyrics
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And would you call it to his face
If you were faced with him in all his glory
What would you ask if you had just one question
And yeah, yeah God is great yeah, yeah God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make his way home
Trying to make his way home
If God had a face what would it look like
And would you want to see
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
In things like heaven and in Jesus
And the saints and all the prophets
And yeah, yeah, God is great yeah yeah God is good
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
What if God was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make his way home
Trying to make his way home
Back up to heaven all alone
Nobody calling on the phone
'Cept for the pope maybe in Rome
And yeah, yeah God is great yeah, yeah God is good
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah
What if god was one of us
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Trying to make his way home
Just trying to make his way home
Like a holy rolling stone
Back up to heaven all alone
Just trying to make his way home
Nobody calling on the phone
'Cept for the pope maybe in Rome
The song "One of Us" by Amber Riley Chris Colfer, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Jenna Ushkowitz, and Lea Michele poses some thought-provoking questions about the existence and nature of God. The lyrics begin by asking what God's name would be and if we would have the courage to call him out by that name if we ever were to meet him. The song then proceeds to ask what it would be like if God was just like one of us - a mere mortal trying to find his way back home. The lyrics question the existence of heaven, Jesus, saints, and prophets, asking if seeing God's face would be enough to make us believe in them.
The chorus of the song repeatedly affirms that God is great and good, but it also challenges the listener to imagine a world where divinity is not always so distinct from humanity. If God was just another person, would we treat him with the same reverence and honor? Or would we ignore him, just like we do with so many struggling people we encounter every day? The song's message is ultimately one of humility and empathy - it urges us to treat each other with kindness and compassion, regardless of our perceived differences.
Line by Line Meaning
If God had a name, what would it be
What would be an appropriate name for God?
And would you call it to his face
Would you address God by this name?
If you were faced with him in all his glory
If you were presented with God in his true form
What would you ask if you had just one question
If you had the opportunity to ask God one question
And yeah, yeah God is great yeah, yeah God is good
Praise for God's greatness and goodness
What if God was one of us
What if God existed in human form?
Just a slob like one of us
Living an ordinary existence, like anyone else
Just a stranger on the bus
A random person encountered on a bus
Trying to make his way home
Attempting to navigate life and find a sense of belonging
If God had a face what would it look like
What appearance would God possess?
And would you want to see
Would you be curious to view God's visage?
If seeing meant that you would have to believe
If seeing God's face required you to have faith
In things like heaven and in Jesus
Believing in the concept of heaven and the existence of Jesus
And the saints and all the prophets
Believing in the teachings of religious figures
Back up to heaven all alone, nobody calling on the phone
Returning to heaven without support or acknowledgment
'Cept for the pope maybe in Rome
Except for the possibility of a religious leader receiving a call
Like a holy rolling stone
Wandering like a religious pilgrim
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M. BAZILIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
oboh emma
This song was so beautiful Tina Rachel finn and kurt there were all amazing
Julia Wheildon
RIP cory ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤