Judgment Day
Ernie Toppin Lyrics


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And all around
The human race
The world accelerates towards
A judgement day
And right is wrong
The truth lies fallen in the street
And as they dance the road to hell
I hear them singing

We don't need no god
And we don't need no king
And as they dance the road to hell
I hear them singing
We don't need salvation
'Cause everything,
Everything's in me
As they dance the road to hell
They say don't bother me
I don't need nobody
Showing me the way,
To judgement day

And all around
The human race
The whole wide world is crashing down towards
A judgement day
It's nation against nation,
Pestilence, and more wars everyday
Yet we still insist
That everything's okay

And we don't need no god
We don't need no king
And as they dance the road to hell
I hear them singing
We don't need salvation
Especially not christianity
As they dance the road to hell
They say don't bother me
I don't believe that there
Will ever be a day,
Called judgement day

And finally
The human race
Is standing before god,
The living god
It's judgement day
Every single human
No, nobody, no one got away
'Cause every word and action
Will be judged today

And now we all need god
Now we need his grace
'Cause now we're standing before jesus, face to face
And now we need salvation
But time is up to be born again
'Cause when you turn away from god
You sealed your fate
And to be a christian now
Is just too late
It's judgment day

It's judgment day
It's judgment day
We're try'na warn you
Oh try'na warn you
It's judgment day, ooh
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Judgment day
Judgment day




Judgment day
It's judgment day

Overall Meaning

Ernie Toppin's "Judgement Day" is a song that discusses the coming of the end times, a day when humanity will be judged by God for their actions and beliefs. The lyrics express concern for the state of the world, where right is wrong and truth is forgotten in the streets. The chorus repeats the phrase "we don't need no god and we don't need no king," which may be an allusion to the Pink Floyd song "Another Brick in the Wall." The song suggests that those who are dancing on the road to hell believe that they do not need salvation or anyone to guide them to judgment day. The world is crashing down around them, but they continue to insist that everything is okay.


However, in the end, the song emphasizes that everyone will have to face judgment day, and no one will escape. The human race will have to stand before God, and every action and word will be judged. The song highlights the importance of grace and salvation, which will be essential for those who desire redemption. The song ends with the poignant observation that it may be too late for some to turn away from God and become a Christian.


Overall, "Judgment Day" is a powerful song that speaks to the fear, concern, and urgency that many people feel about the end times. It encourages listeners to examine their actions and beliefs and to consider the importance of redemption and salvation.


Line by Line Meaning

And all around
The impending Judgment Day is approaching the entire human race and there's no escape.


The human race
Every single person, regardless of their skin colour, gender, religious beliefs or social status, is all included during the Judgment Day.


The world accelerates towards
The earth is moving at a faster pace towards the Judgment Day with each second.


A judgement day
A day when everybody will be judged for their deeds and words during their entire lifetime.


And right is wrong
Certain humans have corrupted the meaning of the right and wrong to fit their selfish needs and agenda.


The truth lies fallen in the street
People have started to ignore the truth and rationality that was once guiding them and now it is regarded as worthless.


And as they dance the road to hell
Certain individuals are ruining their life on the path towards the eternal damnation as if they don't care about the consequences.


I hear them singing
The individuals who are moving towards eternal damnation are singing a tune that we don't need God or any higher power.


We don't need no god
The people who have lost direction of their life don't believe in any divine backing or anything that might ridicule their behavior as sinful.


We don't need no king
Those individuals who think of themselves as above the law don't care about having a king or lawful authority to rule over them.


We don't need salvation
People who have lost hope in the afterlife or divine realms don't care about the concept of redemption or atonement.


'Cause everything,
The individuals who rejected any possibility of a divine action perceive themselves as the only source of power and salvation.


Everything's in me
They think that everything can be done using their powers, and they don't need the help of any superior or divine entity.


They say don't bother me
People who are under the illusion that they don't need guidance will refuse the help of anyone who tries to show them the right path.


Showing me the way
People who rely on their ego and complete disregard for the consciousness of others don't need proper guidance from a seasoned instructor.


It's nation against nation,
Humanity is at war with each other, and certain political agendas and disputes are causing wars and conflicts across the globe.


Pestilence, and more wars everyday
Various diseases and pandemics are spreading across human boundaries, and wars are becoming more common with each passing day.


Yet we still insist
Despite all the problems, certain individuals still think everything is okay and refuse to accept outgoing threats.


Especially not Christianity
Certain individuals are particularly discriminating against Christianity because of its concept.


And finally
The end-phase of Judgment Day has arrived.


Is standing before god,
Every single person who ever lived is standing before God, the judge, and the creator.


The living god
God, who is the only one who has the power to create and destroy every living entity/thing is the one who is conducting the Judgment Day.


Every single human
No one is omitted from the Judgment Day, and every action and thought is being reviewed.


No, nobody, no one got away
No one gets a pass, and everyone is accountable for their lives and decisions.


It's judgment day
The day of judgment finally arrives.


'Cause now we're standing before jesus, face to face
The final departure is finally here, and everyone is now meeting their creator, Jesus, who is the judge.


But time is up to be born again
People who ignored the oppurtunity of transformation and redemption are now out of luck because the time for change is over.


You sealed your fate
Individuals who did not seek redemption or purify their soul now have to face the resulting punishment.


And to be a christian now
Trying to become a Christian right then and there is not useful, and people cannot make up for their wrongdoing with last-minute conversion.


It's judgment day
The day of judgment finally arrives.




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Please put the guitar chords for this song i am also from potter house and i want to sing this song

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