Saints
Bike Path Lyrics
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There were patient men
Fountains of trust without names
And I can't understand how you can
Take this out on me
I've always tried to clean my hands
When I had the chance
What can I do to help you understand?
Their glory lies in unmarked graves
Their majesty remains unstained
Weathered faces soaked by decades of rain
Pure like soaring cranes
Hearts of prairie fire on these plains
But they never talked shit like you do
Or hurt people like you need to
Rivers flow through our aisles and
Grass grows under our pews
We could all be saints
The song "Saints" by Bike Path touches upon a range of themes, such as remorse, human nature, and the notion of sainthood. In the first verse, the singer reflects on how society has moved away from the patient, trusting men of the past who were untouched by crooked souls. The following lines express the artist's confusion as to why someone is blaming them for something they have no involvement in, yet they always try to maintain a clean conscience. This is followed by an appeal for understanding, underlining the notion that throughout history, there have been saints who earned their place through selflessness and altruism. The chorus repeats the message of how real saints are not necessarily those with perfect lives but are those whose hearts are pure.
The second verse deepens this reflection by pointing out the purity of the saints. The saints mentioned are those whose devotion and spirit made an impact in their community, yet they remain unmarked, with faces weathered by time, and unwavering in their dedication. They stand in stark contrast with the antagonist of the song, who "talks shit" and "hurts people like they need to." The final verse concludes the song by returning to the idea that everyone has the potential to be a saint, regardless of their past transgressions, "rivers flow through our aisles," highlighting the vast possibilities for grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Before crooked souls stole away god
In the past, people were more faithful and honest, but immoral individuals have ruined that purity.
There were patient men
People used to have more patience and understanding towards each other.
Fountains of trust without names
People used to trust each other even when they didn't know each other's names.
And I can't understand how you can
Take this out on me
I've always tried to clean my hands
When I had the chance
What can I do to help you understand?
The singer is confused why someone is blaming him for something and tries to explain that he is innocent and has always tried to do the right thing.
There have always been saints
Their glory lies in unmarked graves
Their majesty remains unstained
Weathered faces soaked by decades of rain
Pure like soaring cranes
Hearts of prairie fire on these plains
But they never talked shit like you do
Or hurt people like you need to
Throughout history, there have been good, honest people who were not recognized but did the right thing without seeking glory. Their legacy remains untarnished, unlike those who speak ill of others and intentionally hurt people.
Rivers flow through our aisles and
Grass grows under our pews
We could all be saints
Even though we may not all be recognized as saints by society, we all have the potential to be good people and make a positive impact on others.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Phil M
What bikes are you riding?
Phil M
Thanks for decent music
JustExperience
Thanks for the compliment on the music, (free none copyright downloads from YouTube library), Phil. My baddies bike is a no brand electric bike from China and mine is diy electric fuji