Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.
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Bible Days
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics
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He would've gone too far if he were anyone else
You say your prayers then you do it yourself
You say god is testing us, and I have failed
Well I don't wanna be tested by god or anyone else
With blasphemy so heartfelt
I wish death upon someone else
That girl she died
For doing me wrong
Her mother should've cried
Well I don't wanna be tested by god or anyone else
Get thee behind me Jesus
I'm tired of searching for truth
Get thee behind me Jesus
I've given up on you
I've loved with my heart
I really do
And in the dark
Its light shines through
Sometimes I wanna behave like I live in the bible days
The lyrics of Jessica Lea Mayfield's "Bible Days" depict a challenging and controversial relationship between God, the singer, and an individual whom God has punished, causing much pain to the singer. The first verse of the song suggests that God is punishing someone whom the singer cares about. While the singer acknowledges that God's actions may be justified, she questions whether the punishment has gone too far. The singer prays but ultimately feels helpless in the face of God's tests.
The chorus intensifies the singer's frustration and anger towards God. She wishes death upon others and rejects the idea of being tested by God or anyone else. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer rebuking Jesus' influence in her life and expressing her frustration with searching for truth in the face of such suffering. The final part of the song has a more positive tone, with the singer expressing her love for someone in her life and the light that this love brings even when things are dark.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bible Days" are deeply personal and challenge traditional religious concepts, particularly the idea of a punishing and testing God. The song reflects the singer's desire for control and understanding in the face of pain and highlights the tension between faith and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
God is punishing someone you love
Someone you love is being punished by God
He would've gone too far if he were anyone else
The person causing the punishment is someone who is close to you and has gone too far
You say your prayers then you do it yourself
You pray for help and guidance, but ultimately take action yourself
You say god is testing us, and I have failed
You believe that God presents challenges as tests and you feel like you have failed those tests
Well I don't wanna be tested by god or anyone else
You don't want to be tested by anyone, including God
With blasphemy so heartfelt
You are expressing your disbelief or defiance of God with strong emotion
I wish death upon someone else
You are wishing harm upon someone else
God damn you
You are expressing strong anger or frustration towards someone, possibly even God
That girl she died
A girl has died
For doing me wrong
She died because she did something wrong to you
Her mother should've cried
The mother of the deceased girl should be mourning her daughter's death
Get thee behind me Jesus
You are telling Jesus to leave you alone or to stop influencing you
I'm tired of searching for truth
You are exhausted from seeking answers or meaning
I've given up on you
You have stopped believing in Jesus or his teachings
I've loved with my heart
You have loved deeply and passionately
I really do
You truly believe in the depth and sincerity of your love
And in the dark
Even in difficult times or situations
Its light shines through
The love you have for someone remains strong and bright
Sometimes I wanna behave like I live in the bible days
You sometimes wish you could take extreme actions, similar to those you read about in the Bible
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Written by: Jessica Lea Mayfield
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