Rejoice
Andrew Jackson Jihad洀 Lyrics


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Rejoice, rejoice God's ears are stitches
Rejoice, His eyes are big X's (axes)
Rejoice, His arms are burning witches
Rejoice, His hands perform hexes

Rejoice despite the fact this world will hurt you
Rejoice despite the fact this world will kill you
Rejoice despite the fact this world will tear you to shreds
Rejoice because you're trying your best

Rejoice, the bed you sleep in is burning
Rejoice, the sky's fucking falling
Rejoice, the world we know is turning
Rejoice, your father's been calling

Rejoice although this world will devastate you
Rejoice although this world will penetrate you
Rejoice although you will not survive
Rejoice you'll never make it out alive

Rejoice, your hair it smells like burning (hair)
Oh rejoice, your nails all got chewed off
Rejoice, and holy fuck you're bleeding (there)
Oh rejoice, you burned your whole beard off

Rejoice despite the fact this world will kill you




Rejoice despite the fact this world will tear you to shreds
Rejoice because you're trying your best

Overall Meaning

The song "Rejoice" by Andrew Jackson Jihad is a poignant commentary on the struggles of existence and the human tendency to find joy in the midst of suffering. The lyrics use a series of vivid and sometimes grotesque metaphors to describe the ways in which the world can harm us, while also reaffirming the importance of perseverance and resilience.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the image of God's ears being stitches suggesting a deity who is either deaf or unwilling to listen. Similarly, the reference to His eyes as "big X's (axes)" implies a punitive and judgmental force. The subsequent lines depict God's arms and hands as being equally menacing, with burning witches and hexes representing the ways in which the divine can be perceived as both vengeful and capricious.


Despite this bleak portrayal of the world and its spiritual underpinnings, the chorus of the song urges us to "rejoice" in the face of adversity. This is not an easy task, as the subsequent verses demonstrate with their descriptions of burning beds, falling skies, and bleeding wounds. Nevertheless, the final line of each verse reminds us to keep trying our best, even as we are battered and bruised by the world around us.


Overall, "Rejoice" is a powerful and deeply affecting song that encourages listeners to confront the harsh realities of life while still striving to find meaning and happiness in spite of them.


Line by Line Meaning

Rejoice, rejoice God's ears are stitches
Find joy in the fact that God, the all-seeing and all-hearing, is not listening to our distress and is instead sewing his ears shut.


Rejoice, His eyes are big X's (axes)
Celebrate the idea that God is not watching over us, and his eyes have become axes which are ready to strike at us at any time.


Rejoice, His arms are burning witches
Take pleasure in the fact that God is burning witches with his arms, indicating that he is a violent and vengeful deity.


Rejoice, His hands perform hexes
Be glad that God is placing curses on us using his hands, portending that we are cursed to fail and suffer.


Rejoice despite the fact this world will hurt you
Despite being hurt, enjoy life and find happiness that is not tainted by your physical pain.


Rejoice despite the fact this world will kill you
Even though death looms over us, find satisfaction and happiness in life.


Rejoice despite the fact this world will tear you to shreds
Although life can be cruel and devastating, still find joy and pleasure in it.


Rejoice because you're trying your best
Find happiness in the fact that you are doing your utmost, even if it is not enough, and be content with your efforts.


Rejoice, the bed you sleep in is burning
Be excited by the image of the bed you sleep in burning, as it may indicate that you are suffering from intense and overwhelming passion in your life.


Rejoice, the sky's fucking falling
Find joy in the fact that everything around you is collapsing, even the sky itself, signifying that our world is in turmoil and chaos.


Rejoice, the world we know is turning
Celebrating the fact that our world is constantly changing, even if it is not always for the best, and that we must enjoy life while we can.


Rejoice, your father's been calling
Find happiness in the fact that your father is reaching out to you, even if it is not always a positive interaction, as it indicates that you have support in life.


Rejoice although this world will devastate you
Find pleasure in life even when it is difficult and causing you great pain and sadness.


Rejoice although this world will penetrate you
Even though life can be invasive and all-consuming, still find something to celebrate and enjoy.


Rejoice although you will not survive
Be happy and content in the present, despite the grim fact that we will all eventually face death.


Rejoice you'll never make it out alive
Find joy in the idea that we will all die eventually, which is a liberating thought as it frees us from the constraints of our existence.


Rejoice, your hair it smells like burning (hair)
Be happy in the thought of your hair smelling like burning, an indication of great excitement, passion, and perhaps even danger in your life.


Oh rejoice, your nails all got chewed off
Celebrate the idea that your nails are chewed off, perhaps indicating that you are anxious or stressed, but still find a source of happiness and positivity.


Rejoice, and holy fuck you're bleeding (there)
Find joy in the fact that you are bleeding, perhaps from an injury or wound, as it can be a visceral indicator of excitement, passion, and perhaps even danger.


Oh rejoice, you burned your whole beard off
Celebrate the fact that you burned your whole beard off, which may represent freeing oneself from societal norms and constraints, signifying a new beginning.




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Ezekiel 7:19-27
19 They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is a stumbling block of their iniquity.
20 As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty: but they made the images of their abominations and of their detestable things therein: therefore have I set it far from them.
21 And I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall pollute it.
22 My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my secret place: for the robbers shall enter into it, and defile it.
23 Make a chain: for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence.
24 Wherefore I will bring the worst of the heathen, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pomp of the strong to cease: and their holy places shall be defiled:
25 Destruction cometh: and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.
26 Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumor shall be upon rumor; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
27 The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the Lord.



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@ajarch347

Beautiful anthem of worship to our Holy Savior and Might King!

@ArturSentsov

Hey everyone! Please pray for mom! She struggles with various health issues and it's hard for her to rejoice! Blessings to all of you!

@FlyTour69

I’ll pray for her

@Me.655

How is she doing

@AmeliaEarhart537

How us she doing now?

@MariaMorganLLVideo

Yes & Amen! Praise the Lord with every breath! We have every reason in every season!

@annhester3983

Beautiful. True Worship not performance. I have been looking for this kind music and words are softly sweetly singing and playing. Sweet and simple. I found you on Masters Seminary. What a treasure
Bless you both. Thanks so much.

@p52536

We are blessed here in Kenya East Africa

@cathycarty3222

Amen

@naturalinspirationsbynekod2143

We have every reason, to Praise the Lord! 🎵🙌🏼 Beautiful song of Praise, thanks for sharing and God bless! 📖💌

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