Wooden Jesus
Great White Lyrics


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Down the road in my car
A wooden Jesus on my dashboard
Go to work to stay alive
I'm just a sinner tryin' to survive
Yeah we commit all those deadly sins
But I don't worry 'cause I got my friend

I got my wooden Jesus in my car
He's always with me, never too far
Yeah my wooden Jesus forgives me
I'm a sinner that's why I believe
In my wooden Jesus

Wake up in the mornin' sun
On my dresser got another one
Say a prayer to start my day
Maybe the big man will show me the way
A money maker down in east L.A.
Stampin' 'em out, ten thousand a day

I got a wooden Jesus in my car
He's always with me, never too far
Yeah my wooden Jesus he's my friend
I've been a lion layin' down with the lamb

I got my friend, got my soul
Why he forgives me, God only knows
'Cause he's a wooden Jesus
Wooden Jesus yeah, wooden Jesus, oh yeah

Oh Lordy take me on away from here
Take me down the road to salvation
Help me Jesus, try to find my way
Send me a revelation

I gotta wooden Jesus in my car
Got him stittin' on my dashboard
Wooden Jesus shows the way
He keeps me ready for that judgement day
He's my wooden Jesus forgivin' me

I need a savior, so I try to believe
In my wooden Jesus doesn't mind
He always loves me
He's my kind of wooden Jesus
Wooden Jesus yeah, wooden Jesus

Ten thousand, maybe more
Wrapped with string on a cheap old board
Cast iron believe me
$5.95 will buy your reprieve

Wooden Jesus yeah
He's my friend
Show me the way




Keep me ready for that judgement day
Wooden Jesus

Overall Meaning

The song "Wooden Jesus" by Great White revolves around the concept of faith, forgiveness, and sinning. The singer confesses to being a sinner who needs to constantly seek forgiveness. He derives comfort from the wooden Jesus on his dashboard, who he sees as a friend always there to forgive him. The singer mentions committing deadly sins, but declares that he doesn't worry because of the protection provided by his wooden Jesus. The song portrays how the wooden Jesus acts as a guide, helping him navigate through his struggles.


The lyrics of the song also touch upon the singer's daily routine. He wakes up every day and says a prayer to start his day, hoping that he will find the right path. The wooden Jesus is the supporting character that guides the singer through his life struggles, helping him stay ready for the Day of Judgment. The lyrics of the song prompt the listener to reflect on their faith and how it can provide comfort in life's struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Down the road in my car
Driving my car on the road


A wooden Jesus on my dashboard
There's a statue of Jesus made of wood on my car's dashboard


Go to work to stay alive
Working to survive financially


I'm just a sinner tryin' to survive
I'm a sinner but I'm trying to survive


Yeah we commit all those deadly sins
We commit all sins regarded as deadly


But I don't worry 'cause I got my friend
But I'm not worried because I have my friend


Wake up in the mornin' sun
Waking up in the morning


On my dresser got another one
On my dresser there is another statue of Jesus


Say a prayer to start my day
Praying to start my day


Maybe the big man will show me the way
Maybe God will show me the way


A money maker down in east L.A.
A person who makes money in East Los Angeles


Stampin' 'em out, ten thousand a day
Stomping them out, making ten thousand dollars per day


Wake up in the mornin' sun
Waking up in the morning


On my dresser got another one
On my dresser there is another statue of Jesus


Say a prayer to start my day
Praying to start my day


Maybe the big man will show me the way
Maybe God will show me the way


I got my friend, got my soul
I have my friend (Jesus) and my soul


Why he forgives me, God only knows
God is the only one who knows why Jesus forgives me


'Cause he's a wooden Jesus
Because he's a statue of Jesus made of wood


Wooden Jesus yeah, wooden Jesus, oh yeah
Statue of Jesus made of wood, oh yeah


Oh Lordy take me on away from here
Oh Lord, take me away from here


Take me down the road to salvation
Take me down the road towards salvation


Help me Jesus, try to find my way
Jesus, help me find my way


Send me a revelation
Reveal yourself to me


Ten thousand, maybe more
Ten thousand or more statues of Jesus made of wood


Wrapped with string on a cheap old board
Wrapped with string on a low-quality wooden board


Cast iron believe me
Believe me, it's certain


$5.95 will buy your reprieve
You can buy your reprieve for $5.95


He's my friend
Jesus is my friend


Show me the way
Jesus shows me the way


Keep me ready for judgement day
Helps me be prepared for judgement day


Wooden Jesus
Jesus made of wood




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DON DOKKEN, JACK RUSSELL, MICHAEL LARDIE

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Sault RocksAgain

God Bless Rock 'N' Roll and God Bless All Of You !!!

Marc Lévesque

god not exist

Lewis Dolgin

This song just rocks from the beginning til the end!

Electric John

I've got a wooden cross in my pick-up truck.
Praise God in the name of Jesus.
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Roberto Sassarrao

So damn cool!!! Good Ol' Great White!!!

Rocky Lane

Love it !!! Maybe the big man will show me the way

Carl McIntosh

amazing song, one of my favorites

Zozzy Zosbourne

Great song 🤘🏼🎸🎶

orejotus

great song

Andrew Peralez

A money maker from east LA, he stamp's them out 10,000 a day🤘

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