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.
Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit
ApologetiX Lyrics
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It's fun to do for two minutes
There's no award for self absorbed
Before you know you're 34
You're old, you're old, you're old, how old
Man, it's nice out, and this day is
Made by God, now, celebrate it
You Nirvana imitators
Look at Dave Grohl, for example
Now he's cheerful, like the Beatles â?? yeah!
Now worship's not what I do best
It's hardest if I feel depressed
But when I do exalt His name
It always helps to kill the pain
Hallel, hallel, hallel, hallel
We're alive now, and this day is
Made by God now, and we're plain blessed
Don't be stupid couch potatoes
You're not Elvis in Las Vegas
Try to not go avocado
Try to be mo' jalapeno â?? yeah!
And I forget things while I praise
Oh, yeah, His blessings make me smile
I've found it's hard â?? it's hard to whine
And yell with Heaven on mind
Hallel, hallel, hallel, hallel
When we're wiped out, and this day gets
Very hard now, and it drains us
I've ready through this in Isaiah
Wait on God now, and He'll take us
From the bottom of the barrel
To the ski slopes, fly like eagles
Jeremiah 29 the 'leventh line does
Let us smile 'cause better times are set to find us
Never mind Doug, Wendy Whiner â?? get on fire!
The song "Smells Like Thirtysomething Spirit" by ApologetiX is a parody of the popular Nirvana song "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The lyrics take a humorous approach to the idea of aging and the grunge culture of the 90s. The first verse encourages listeners to "load up on grunge and be depressed" but warns that there is "no award for self absorbed" and before you know it, you're 34 and feeling old. However, the chorus takes a more positive spin with a reminder that life is too brief to complain and that it's important to "worship" and exalt His name to "kill the pain".
The second verse continues with a message to not be "couch potatoes" and to try to be more active and lively - to be "mo' jalapeno". The lyrics also touch on the idea that worship may not come easily, but when it is done with an open heart, it can be truly freeing. The bridge of the song encourages listeners to look to God in times of struggle and to trust that better days are ahead. All in all, the song takes a playful approach to the concept of aging and the messages within the lyrics encourage listeners to stay positive and find joy in every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on grunge and be depressed
Choosing to indulge in a subculture characterized by its pessimism and misery
It's fun to do for two minutes
The superficial appeal of embracing grunge culture
There's no award for self absorbed
Being self-centered is ultimately unfulfilling and unsatisfactory
Before you know you're 34
Life can move quickly and before we know it, we can be much older than we feel
You're old, you're old, you're old, how old
Recognizing the fleeting nature of youth and the inevitability of aging
Man, it's nice out, and this day is
Taking a moment to recognize and appreciate the beauty of the world around us
Made by God, now, celebrate it
Attributing the goodness and beauty of nature to a divine creator
Life is too brief, let's complain less
Recognizing the shortness of life and the importance of not wasting it on negativity
You Nirvana imitators
Addressing those who imitate the band Nirvana and its style
Look at Dave Grohl, for example
Examining the success and happiness of Dave Grohl, a former member of Nirvana
Now he's cheerful, like the Beatles – yeah!
Noting how Grohl has found personal fulfillment and contentment despite the darkness and angst of the grunge movement
Now worship's not what I do best
Admitting personal struggles with faith and devotion
It's hardest if I feel depressed
Acknowledging that depression can make it difficult to find spiritual fulfillment
But when I do exalt His name
Recognizing the power and comfort that come from praising God
It always helps to kill the pain
Finding solace and relief from emotional pain through worship
Hallel, hallel, hallel, hallel
Repeating the Hebrew word for 'praise' as an expression of devotion
We're alive now, and this day is
Appreciating the gift of life and the opportunities each day brings
Made by God now, and we're plain blessed
Acknowledging the role of a divine creator in the beauty and goodness of the world
Don't be stupid couch potatoes
Urging others to avoid laziness and apathy
You're not Elvis in Las Vegas
Rejecting the temptation to seek superficial fame and fortune
Try to not go avocado
Encouraging others to avoid being bland and unadventurous
Try to be mo' jalapeno – yeah!
Encouraging others to be bold and spicy in their outlook and lifestyle
And I forget things while I praise
Finding that worship can help alleviate stress and forgetfulness
Oh, yeah, His blessings make me smile
Feeling gratitude and happiness in response to blessings in one's life
I've found it's hard – it's hard to whine
Discovering that a positive attitude can help ward off negativity
And yell with Heaven on mind
Maintaining a spiritual outlook even during challenging times
When we're wiped out, and this day gets
Feeling exhausted and worn down by life
Very hard now, and it drains us
Experiencing the draining effects of difficult situations and obstacles
I've ready through this in Isaiah
Finding comfort and guidance in the book of Isaiah in the Bible
Wait on God now, and He'll take us
Trusting in a higher power to help us through difficult times
From the bottom of the barrel
Starting from a low point or a disadvantageous position
To the ski slopes, fly like eagles
Rising above adversity and soaring to new heights
Jeremiah 29 the 'leventh line does
Referencing a specific passage in the book of Jeremiah that offers hope in difficult times
Let us smile 'cause better times are set to find us
Choosing to remain optimistic and joyful because there are better times ahead
Never mind Doug, Wendy Whiner – get on fire!
Urging others to avoid complaining and instead embrace passion and enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
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