The Rebel Jesus
Bebo Norman Lyrics

All the streets are filled with laughter and light
The joy of the season fills the air and brightens up the otherwise dull streets.

And the music of the season
The festive music adds to the ambiance and cheer of the season.

And the merchant's windows are all bright
The shops are decorated and illuminated, eagerly anticipating the surge of shoppers.

With the faces of the children
The storefront displays are carefully crafted to attract the attention and wonder of the children passing by.

And the families hurry into their homes
As the day draws to a close, families head back home to begin their evening routines.

As the sky darkens and freezes
The weather turns cold and gloomy as night approaches.

We'll be gathering around our hearths and tables
The warmth and comfort of the home beckons as families gather around the fireplace and dining table.

Giving thanks for God's graces
As they sit down to a meal, they express gratitude for the blessings in their lives, especially for the birth of Jesus.

And the birth of the rebel Jesus
They acknowledge and celebrate the birth of Jesus, who challenged and rebelled against conventional thinking and practices.

Well, they call Him by the Prince of peace
Jesus is referred to as the ultimate bringer of peace, who advocates for harmony and mutual respect.

And they call Him by the Savior
Jesus is perceived as the one who saves mankind from their sins and redeems them in the eyes of God.

And they pray to Him upon the seats
People turn towards religion and offer prayers to Jesus whenever they seek solace or guidance.

And in every bold endeavor
Jesus is invoked and prayed to, especially when one embarks on a new or challenging task or project.

And they fill His churches with their pride and gold
Religious institutions and monuments are constructed to honor Jesus, often with embellishments of gold and extravagant adornments.

As their faith in Him increases
The more they study and reinforce their beliefs in Jesus, the stronger their faith becomes.

But they've turned the nature that I worship in
The poetic persona worshipped nature that is now being destroyed by human greed, turning it into a place rife with theft and deceit.

From a temple to a robber's den
Nature, once a place of worship and sanctity, has now become a hub of exploitative activities, with no regard for the environment, nature, or its creatures.

In the words of the rebel Jesus
Jesus, who challenged existing institutions and beliefs, would have disapproved of this blatant disregard for the planet and its resources.

We guard our world with locks and guns
The world is consumed by materialistic wants and needs, prompting people to protect their resources with strong arm tactics.

And we guard our fine possessions
People become quite possessive and defensive over the possessions they have amassed, often to the point of hostility.

And once a year when Christmas comes
During the festive season, people become more charitable and inclined towards giving, especially to their immediate family members.

We give to our relations
Gift-giving during Christmas has become more of a social obligation to please loved ones rather than a genuine act of charity or giving.

And perhaps we give a little to the poor
Although the season brings out some generosity, it is often just a small gesture, which requires no real sacrifice or involvement from the giver.

If the generosity should seize us
If the impulse to give and be charitable presents itself, people might indulge and make donations or give their time.

But if anyone of us should interfere
If someone attempts to dismantle the structure that keeps the poor downtrodden and without resources or assistance, they will face resistance and opposition.

In the business of why there are poor
The reasons behind poverty and inequality are often intentionally ignored, deemed too complicated or far-reaching for the average person to understand or address.

We get the same as the rebel Jesus
Those who dare to challenge and question the existing societal norm often become the subject of dissent and backlash, ostracized and accused of wrongdoings.

But pardon me if I have seemed
The poetic persona apologizes if they have sounded too judgmental or harsh in their criticism of society's treatment of the poor.

To take the tone of judgment
Trying to highlight issues around the poor often raises emotions and can lead to a combative tone on both sides.

For I've no wish to come between
The poetic persona seeks to create an environment where society can work towards creating equality without alienating any particular group or individual.

This day and your enjoyment
The social norms and traditions of a day need to be observed without disturbing the balance and enjoyment of the day.

In a life of hardship and of earthly toil
Life can often be challenging and pose difficulties, leading people to look for something outside of materialistic things to find relief.

There's a need for anything that frees us
In times of such difficulties and hardships, it is important for people to find something that can relieve them of their burden; a way to become free.

So I bid you pleasure and I bid you cheer
The poetic persona wishes everyone a joyous and light-hearted time, devoid of any negativity, and full of cheer.

From a heathen and a pagan
The poetic persona refers to themself as a heathen or pagan, someone who does not subscribe to traditional religious beliefs but rather believes in taking care of people and the planet.

On the side of the rebel Jesus
The poetic persona aligns themself with the ideology of Jesus, who challenged established norms and authority, and spoke truth to power.