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.
Regeneration
ApologetiX Lyrics
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People try to put us down (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Just because we're heaven-bound (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
They say dude, your off your b(Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
I know I'll die with a born-again soul (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
This is regeneration--this is regeneration, baby
Why don't you all find the Way (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
I'm not artificial regeneration (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Just talkin' 'bout regeneration
This is regeneration-- this regeneration, baby
Why don't you all find the Way (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
What John chapter 3 verse 3 does say (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
And First Peter 1:23 says the same thing (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
It's just talkin' 'bout regeneration (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
This is regeneration-- this regeneration, baby
This is not imagination-- this is not exaggeration
This is not meditation-- this is not vegetation
If you're tired of puttin' us down (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
And you wanna be heaven-bound (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Here's what you do to save your soul (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Put hope in Christ before you get old (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
This is regeneration-- this regeneration, baby
Re-re-re-re-re-generation
This is not imagination-- this is not exaggeration
This is not meditation-- this is not vegetation
Hope you got reservations-- please do not change the station
The song "Regeneration" by ApologetiX is a parody of "My Generation" by The Who. The lyrics talk about the importance of regeneration, which is the process of being born again in Christ. The song starts off with people trying to put them down just because they are headed towards heaven. They proclaim that they will die with a born-again soul and that this is regeneration.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of finding the way in Christ and referring to Biblical verses such as Titus 3:5, John chapter 3 verse 3, and First Peter 1:23 in order to experience regeneration. They make it clear that they are not talking about artificial or imaginary regeneration but the real thing. They urge listeners to put their hope in Christ before it's too late and to take the path that leads to heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
People try to put us down (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
People criticize and condemn us for talking about regeneration
Just because we're heaven-bound (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
They do so simply because we're on our way to heaven through regeneration
They say dude, your off your b(Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
They think we're crazy for talking about regeneration
I know I'll die with a born-again soul (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
I believe that when I die, my soul will be born again through regeneration
This is regeneration--this is regeneration, baby
We're talking about regeneration, and it's a big deal
Why don't you all find the Way (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Why don't you also discover how to regenerate through Christ
And go to Titus 3:5 and see what it says (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Read Titus 3:5 to understand more about regeneration
I'm not artificial regeneration (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
I'm not talking about a fake or counterfeit version of regeneration
Just talkin' 'bout regeneration
We're just discussing the topic of regeneration
What John chapter 3 verse 3 does say (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Read John 3:3 to learn what it says about regeneration
And First Peter 1:23 says the same thing (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
First Peter 1:23 also talks about regeneration with a similar message
It's just talkin' 'bout regeneration (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
We're simply having a conversation about regeneration
This is regeneration-- this regeneration, baby
We're really emphasizing that we're discussing regeneration
This is not imagination-- this is not exaggeration
We're not making this up or making it seem more than it is
This is not meditation-- this is not vegetation
We're not talking about a state of mental awareness or about plants
If you're tired of puttin' us down (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
If you're bored of criticizing us for talking about regeneration
And you wanna be heaven-bound (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
And if you also want to go to heaven through regeneration
Here's what you do to save your soul (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Here's what you need to do to regenerate your soul and save it
Put hope in Christ before you get old (Talkin' 'bout regeneration)
Believe and have faith in Christ before it's too late
Re-re-re-re-re-generation
We're really emphasizing the concept of regeneration
Hope you got reservations-- please do not change the station
Hopefully, you understand the importance of regeneration and will continue to listen without switching to another station
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