Jesus Christ
Brand Lyrics

Jesus Christ, that's a pretty face
The singer finds the image of Jesus Christ appealing, a figure that they believe can save them.

The kind you'd find on someone that could save
The singer associates physical beauty with the ability to save, implying that they may have placed too much importance on physical appearances.

If they don't put me away
The singer is afraid of being institutionalized or otherwise isolated from society.

Well it'll be a miracle
The artist is pessimistic about their chances of avoiding institutionalization or being rejected by society.

Do you believe you're missing out
The artist questions whether they are missing out on something important in life.

Everything good is happening somewhere else
The singer believes that others are experiencing happiness and success while they are not.

But with nobody in your bed
The singer feels lonely and perhaps even sexually frustrated.

The night's hard to get through
The artist is struggling with feelings of loneliness and despair.

And I, will die, all alone
The artist is afraid of dying alone.

And when I, arrive, I won't know anyone
The artist is afraid of dying and not knowing anyone in the afterlife.

Well Jesus Christ I'm alone again
The singer is feeling lonely once more and may be looking to religion for comfort.

So what did you do those three days you were dead
The artist is questioning the events surrounding Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.

'Cuz this problem's gonna last
The singer is facing a significant problem or challenge that is not going to be resolved quickly.

More than the weekend
The singer suggests that the problem is more significant than a typical weekend.

Well Jesus Christ, I'm not scared to die
The singer is not afraid of dying, perhaps because they believe in an afterlife.

I'm a little bit scared of what comes after
The artist is fearful of the unknown aspects of the afterlife.

Do I get the gold chariot
The artist is contemplating what rewards they might receive in the afterlife.

Do I float through the ceiling
The singer considers what it might be like to enter the afterlife.

Do I, divide, and fall apart
The singer is questioning whether they will disintegrate or lose themselves in the afterlife.

'Cuz my bright, is too sly, to hold back all my dark
The artist may be suggesting that their positive qualities are not enough to prevent negative impulses or actions.

And the ship, went down, in sight of land
The artist may be reflecting on the irony of dying when help is in sight or when one is close to reaching their goals.

And at the gates, does Thomas, ask to see my hands
The artist is referencing the Bible story of doubting Thomas, who needed to see Jesus's wounds to believe he had risen from the dead. The artist may be questioning whether they will be accepted into heaven and what proof they will need to show to gain entrance.

I know you'll come in the night like a thief
The singer is referring to the idea that Jesus will return unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.

But I've had some time alone, to hold my lions at bay
The artist suggests that they have had time to reflect and gather themselves before the second coming of Jesus Christ.

I know you think that I'm someone you can trust
The singer suggests that Jesus may trust them or have some sort of expectation for them.

But I'm scared I'll get scared and I swear I'll try to nail you back up(and you won't know)
The singer is admitting to having doubts and fears that might cause them to betray Jesus (as Judas did in the Bible story) but the singer also suggests that this will be a secret betrayal.

So do you think that we could work out a psalm
The singer is asking if they can work out a plan for salvation or redemption.

So I'll know it's you and that it's over so I won't even try
The artist is suggesting that they need a sign from Jesus to know that they are saved and free from sin so that they no longer have to try so hard.

I know you're coming for the people like me
The artist acknowledges that Jesus is coming for everyone but specifically mentions people like themselves - perhaps those who have struggled with faith or who feel they are unworthy of salvation.

We all got wood and nails, we try n' tear down hate and factory
The singer suggests that everyone is flawed but that they are working together to try to change things for the better.

We all got wood and nails, don't tear down hate n' factory
The singer is cautioning listeners not to destroy something - perhaps a symbol of society or civilization - in their attempts to improve it.

We all got wood and nails, and we sleep inside of this machine
The artist suggests that everyone is part of the system or society that they are working to change.