Personal Jesus
Berk And The Virtual Band Lyrics


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Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus...
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith




Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Berk And The Virtual Band's song Personal Jesus speaks to the desire for someone to listen and care for us, to have someone to confide in and seek help from. The repetition of “your own personal Jesus” emphasizes the idea of a personal savior, someone to turn to when feeling alone or burdened by something.


The verses paint the picture of someone in despair, “feeling unknown and all alone, flesh and bone, by the telephone”. In this state, they are encouraged to “lift up the receiver” and seek comfort and guidance from their personal Jesus. Through the lyrics, the artist portrays the personal connection one can feel with their chosen deity or spiritual figure. The lyrics are a reflection of the human need for connection, purpose, and understanding, and of the hope that we can find these things within ourselves or through a personal connection with something greater.


Overall, the lyrics emphasize the idea that a personal connection with a spiritual figure, or with anything that provides comfort and hope in times of despair, can be the source of strength and a path to inner peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Your own personal Jesus
You need someone to believe in, someone who listens to your pleas, your own personal mentor who guides you.


Someone to hear your prayers
Someone to pay attention to you with all their heart and soul.


Someone who cares
Someone who has genuine affection and concern for you.


Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who pays heed to your appeals.


Someone who's there
Someone who is present when you need them the most.


Feeling unknown
Feeling puzzled, uncertain, and unsure about your situation or emotions.


And you're all alone
You are without any support or companionship, and you have to deal with everything on your own.


Flesh and bone
Being human, with feelings, emotions, and frailties.


By the telephone
Hoping and waiting for a call from somebody who can comfort you.


Lift up the receiver
Answer the phone and accept the help offered.


I'll make you a believer
I'll help you find hope and faith, and you'll believe in yourself once more.


Take second best
Accepting something below your expectations and desires because you believe it's the only option you have.


Put me to the test
Ask me anything, challenge me, question me, and I'll prove myself worthy of your trust.


Things on your chest
Things that bother or worry you, things that you want to get off your chest.


You need to confess
You need to open up, speak your mind, and let go of your worries to feel lighter and better.


I will deliver
I will provide you with the help you need, and I will make sure you get the answers you seek.


You know I'm a forgiver
You know I'm not judgmental, and I'm willing to overlook mistakes and faults and let bygones be bygones.


Reach out and touch faith
Reach out with your heart, mind, and soul, and keep believing in yourself and your dreams, no matter what.


Reach out and touch faith
Reach out with everything you've got and make your faith stronger than your fears and worries.


Your own personal Jesus...
You have found your personal savior and guide, who is always by your side through thick and thin.


Feeling unknown
Feeling enigmatic and unsolvable, like a puzzle with no solution in sight.


And you're all alone
You feel abandoned and deserted, with nobody to lean on and nobody to listen to you.


Flesh and bone
You are made of flesh and bone, with weaknesses and limitations, but also with potential and strengths.


By the telephone
You are waiting for someone to call you and offer you the support and guidance you need.


Lift up the receiver
When someone calls, pick up the phone and be open to receiving their help and advice.


I'll make you a believer
I'll inspire you and give you the confidence to believe in yourself and your dreams again.


I will deliver
I'll keep my promises and provide you with whatever you need, whenever you need it.


You know I'm a forgiver
You know that I'm understanding and compassionate, and I'm always willing to forgive and forget.


Reach out and touch faith
Reach deep within yourself and hold on to your faith, no matter what happens or what others say or do.


Your own personal Jesus
You have found your own role model and mentor, who you can count on to always be there for you no matter what.


Reach out and touch faith
Keep reaching out with hope, empathy, and compassion for yourself and others, and keep your faith alive and strong.




Writer(s): Martin Gore

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