1) Christopher Paul Jones, credited on albums as Chris Jones, (November 11, 1958 - September 13, 2005) was an American musician (guitars, vocals) and composer. He was born in Reno, Nevada, but lived in Germany ever since he had joined the U.S. Army for three years.
At the age of five, Jones began playing the guitar. A few years later, he decided to become a professional musician and when he was 11 years old, he got admitted to a program at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. There he discovered the idol of his younger years, Johann Sebastian Bach, to whom he dedicated his Sonata in D. For this sonata, Jones was awarded the conservatory's Young Composer of the Year award.
Shortly thereafter, he discovered the blues and started listening to Robert Johnson, James Taylor and Little Feat.
In 1976, Jones joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Adenine's, Germany. During this time, the foundation for his musical career in Europe was laid. Over the following decades, he played guitar on albums of artists like Sara K., Allan Taylor and Reinhard Mey. He also toured and recorded solo and with the Blues harp musician Steve Baker.
In August 2005, Jones was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in an advanced stage. He died on September 13, 2005, in Northeim, Germany.
Like many American musicians, he did not have any health insurance and was not able to pay the hospital fees, but friends and other musicians helped him out either personally or by staging charity concerts.
In 2000, Chris began to return to the states on a regular basis to visit various ailing family members, starting with his brother, Jan, who died shortly after. When Chris was on the east coast he would stay with friend Darin D'Onofrio and along with many shows at Darin's club, Otter Point Station, he would also play house concerts. With Allen Taylor, Chris played The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, amazing many of DC's elite with his ability to use a guitar to produce pure emotion. "If this is the end of the line, you ain't gonna hear me cryin', cause it's been a damn good run!" Christopher Paul Jones 2005
2) Singer, producer, writer and former fashion model, Chris Jones, has recently finished as an advisor and background singer for his sister, Grace Jones' new album "Hurricane".
His debut album "Strong" is about the daily experiences of life & love, and the things we have to deal with from day to day. "Strong" is a combination of R&B, Electro, Dance and Pop Music. This album has been recorded in the UK, NY and Belgrade Serbia.
Chris Jones has produced three artists of genres: Rock & Roll, Reggae and Pop. These artists will be released under his label, Diamond Records, in the near future. He is currently working on a new album which has a variety of music for everyone.
3) New Zealand artist Chris Jones' piano-led rock has been entertaining New Zealanders for more than two decades.
Don't Need Your Religion
Chris Jones Lyrics
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Say you're going to heaven but I know you're going to hell
It's gone too far for talking I can't hear you anymore
Don't try to justify this thing you call a holy war 'cause
I don't need your religion
Tell Osama I'm-a doin' just-a fine
Don't need your religion
They're singin' Halleluja, they're singing Oh my Lord
Singing 'bout a revelation I cannot afford
It's no good contraception that a woman can't abort
When a priest molests an altar boy we're civil out of court
And I don't need your religion
Tell the Pope he's gotta stop his crime
I don't need your religion
Anymore than you need mine
Sell a stack of stocks and bonds and turn it into gold
I don't think that's gonna save your mortal soul
It's a different religion, different white colour
Kneelin' at the altar of a home and a dollar
And I don't need your religion
I ain't following no dollar signs
I don't need your religion
Anymore than you need mine
I don't need your religion
Tell the Pope he's gotta stop his crime
I don't need your religion
Anymore than you need mine
Don't need your religion
Tell Osama I'm doin' just fine
Don't need your religion
Anymore than you need mine
I don't need your religion
I don't need your religion
I don't need your religion
I don't need your religion
I don't need your religion
I don't need your religion
Chris Jones's song "Don't Need Your Religion" explores the theme of the destructive power of certain religious beliefs and practices. The lyrics present a scathing critique of religious fanaticism, hypocrisy, and corruption, while emphasizing the importance of individual agency and freedom of thought. The song begins with a condemnation of violent extremism, as the opening lines describe how some use religion as a justification for killing infidels. The second verse takes a more subtle, inward-looking approach, highlighting the harm caused by sexual abuse within religious institutions.
The refrain "I don't need your religion" serves as a powerful anthem, rejecting the notion that one's spiritual or moral values must be defined by any institution or authority figure. The repeated line "Anymore than you need mine" is a reminder that mutual respect and tolerance are necessary for peaceful coexistence, and that attempts to impose one's beliefs on others will only lead to conflict. The song's overall tone is one of frustration and anger, but also of determination and hope for a more inclusive and compassionate future.
Line by Line Meaning
In the name of Allah you kill an infidel
You justify killing others in the name of your religion.
Say you're going to heaven but I know you're going to hell
You claim to be going to heaven but your actions contradict this.
It's gone too far for talking I can't hear you anymore
I have heard your justifications for violence too many times and can no longer listen.
Don't try to justify this thing you call a holy war 'cause
You can't justify the violence and destruction caused by a so-called holy war.
I don't need your religion
I don't need your faith and beliefs to live a good life.
Tell Osama I'm-a doin' just-a fine
I don't need the approval of a terrorist leader to lead a fulfilling life.
Anymore than you need mine
Just as I don't need your religion, you don't need mine to live a good life.
They're singin' Halleluja, they're singing Oh my Lord
People are singing about their religious beliefs and praising their god.
Singing 'bout a revelation I cannot afford
People are singing about a divine revelation that I can't afford to believe in.
It's no good contraception that a woman can't abort
It's useless to promote contraception if women don't have the right to choose to abort a pregnancy.
When a priest molests an altar boy we're civil out of court
We handle cases of sexual abuse by priests with civil litigation instead of criminal charges.
Tell the Pope he's gotta stop his crime
The Pope needs to take action to stop the crimes committed by members of the Catholic Church.
Sell a stack of stocks and bonds and turn it into gold
Trying to accumulate wealth won't save your soul.
It's a different religion, different white colour
Different religions and races are discriminated against and treated unfairly.
Kneelin' at the altar of a home and a dollar
People are so focused on their material possessions and success that they prioritize them over morality and spirituality.
I ain't following no dollar signs
I am not going to let money dictate my decisions and beliefs.
Writer(s): chris jones
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cdarind1
Wonderful! And the answer to peace...
@lw97nilslinuswhitewaterweb15
I agree with him, except on abortion. Strange that on the same album there's a song about Moses, where Chris compares the solid ark to the not so solid Titanic. Makes little sense to me...