The band members include lead singer and lyricist J. Jackson, guitarist/keyboardist Bill Hubauer, bassist Keith Haynie, and drummer Jimmy "Vegas" Tanner. The band played its first concert as ApologetiX in 1992, and its 1000th in 2007. All of the band members grew up in and around Pittsburgh PA, and that is where they make their homes and attend church.
ApologetiX rewrites secular songs with (often comical) Christian lyrics. Some of their parodies include "Corinthians" (parody of "In the End" by Linkin Park), "Look Yourself" ("Lose Yourself" by Eminem), "Smooth Grandmama" ("Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm), "Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit" ("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana), and "Bethlehemian Rhapsody" ("Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen). Smooth Grandmama is considered to be their most well-known parody. While maintaining the integrity of fundamentalist "grannies," the song pokes fun at certain aspects.
ApologetiX gets their unusual name from the word apologetics, which means "the defense of the Christian faith." It is based on the Greek word for defense, apologia. The word is used in 1 Peter 3:15, "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer (defense or "apologia") to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect..." (NIV). Their logo, a triquetra, is an ancient symbol of the Holy Trinity.
Visit their website for booking, concerts and contact them through email at www.apologetix.com.
Here I Go
ApologetiX Lyrics
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If you say that you don't mind, I'll be here til you send a sign
So your Gospel gets to grow in the meighborhood I know
If all of us leave to teach and preach
You'll have no one left on their knees
I'd say it's fine to just stay back
Though if you want me, I'll go pack
Well, come on, not Mexic- there's no Spanish words I know
If I go there will be trouble; the missionaries there may double
And it's crowded as we know
This Indian mission's buggin' me
(Greece, Indonesia, Malta, Malaysia)
They say they want me desperately
(Mongolia, Phillipines, Albania)
Is that the food I'm s'posed to eat?
(India, Uzbekistan, Pakistan)
Don't you have mission trips to Italy?
(Afghanistan, Kazakhstan)
Don't want no vegetables
(Turkmenistan, Tajikistan)
Shouldn't I go with the food I know
(Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh)
(Guinea-Bissau, Benin, Gibraltar)
(Cambodia, Vietnam, Somalia)
(Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan, Libya)
(Tibet, Sri, Lanka, Azerbijan)
(Western Sahara, Macau, Lebanon)
(Qatar, Nepal, East Timor, Buma)
(UAE, Maldives, Gaza Strip)
Should I pray or should I go now?
(Laos, Nigena, Niger, Mali)
Should I pray or should I go now?
(Israel, Syria, Thailand, Guinea)
If I go rebuild their rubble
(Senegal, Portugal, Djibouti)
Can't life a spade or wield a shovel
(Bahrain, Algeria, China, Turkey)
So you gotta let me know
(IRan, Oman, Yemen, Morocco)
Should I mail in the check I wrote?
(Bhutan, Japan, Burkina Faso)
Should I pray or should I go now?
(Cyprus, Brunei, both Koreas)
If I go I'll break my bubble
(Mauritania, Iraq, Tunsia)
And if I stay will I be cuddled
(Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Gambia)
So tomorrow let me know
(Taiwan, Jordan, Eritrea)
Should I pray or should I go?
(Chad)
The lyrics to ApologetiX's song "Here I Go" present a comical dilemma faced by the singer. They are unsure whether they should stay and participate in a local mission to spread the Gospel or venture out on a mission trip to a foreign country. The lyrics playfully pose the question of whether the singer should pray for guidance or simply make a decision and go.
The opening lines reflect the singer's uncertainty, as they call on God to provide a clear sign or indication of what they should do. They express their willingness to stay and help their immediate community if God doesn't mind, but ultimately they wait for a sign that prompts them to leave. The lyrics continue to list various potential mission locations, suggesting the overwhelming options available to the singer.
The humorous element in the song lies in the exaggerated list of countries and the rhyming wordplay with their names. The list spans continents, ranging from India, Greece, and Indonesia to Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia. The repetition of country names serves to emphasize the singer's confusion and the multitude of possibilities that come to mind.
Overall, "Here I Go" showcases the singer's internal struggle between staying close to home or embarking on an international mission trip. It humorously highlights the decision-making process and the challenges that come with considering different cultures and places.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling on God to let me know, should I Pray or should I go?
Asking God for guidance on whether to stay and pray or go and take action.
If you say that you don't mind, I'll be here til you send a sign
Willing to wait patiently until receiving a clear indication or sign from God.
So your Gospel gets to grow in the meighborhood I know
Wanting the message of the Gospel to spread and have a positive impact in the familiar community.
If all of us leave to teach and preach
If everyone departs to spread the teachings and preach the Gospel.
You'll have no one left on their knees
Without anyone remaining to pray and seek God's guidance.
I'd say it's fine to just stay back
Expressing that it may be acceptable to remain in one place and not embark on a mission.
Though if you want me, I'll go pack
However, if God desires, I am willing to start preparing and go on a mission.
Well, come on, not Mexic- there's no Spanish words I know
Expressing hesitation about going to a location like Mexico because of a lack of understanding the local language.
Should I pray or should I go now?
Repeating the central question of whether to stay and pray or leave and take action.
If I go there will be trouble; the missionaries there may double
Anticipating difficulties and challenges if deciding to go on a mission, including the potential increase in the number of missionaries.
And it's crowded as we know
Acknowledging that the specific mission destination is already filled with many missionaries.
This Indian mission's buggin' me
Expressing frustration or unease about the idea of going on a mission to India.
They say they want me desperately
Highlighting the insistence of the mission organizers in India for the individual's participation.
Is that the food I'm s'posed to eat?
Expressing uncertainty or doubt about the local cuisine that would be consumed during the mission.
Don't you have mission trips to Italy?
Questioning whether there are any mission opportunities available in a more familiar location like Italy.
Don't want no vegetables
Refusing or expressing a dislike for vegetarian food.
Shouldn't I go with the food I know
Suggesting the preference for going to a mission destination where the individual is familiar with the local cuisine.
(Lists of country names)
Listing various countries to emphasize the vast array of potential mission destinations.
Should I mail in the check I wrote?
Considering whether to send a financial donation in support of a mission effort.
If I go I'll break my bubble
Recognizing that going on a mission would necessitate stepping out of one's comfort zone or protective bubble.
And if I stay will I be cuddled
Questioning whether staying in the current situation would result in receiving comfort and support.
So tomorrow let me know
Requesting a clear answer or direction from God regarding the decision to stay or go.
Should I pray or should I go?
Reiterating the central question and desire for divine guidance.
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