The band members' roles in Jesus on Extasy changed at the end of 2006: Ophelia DAX (key board), BJ (drums) and Andrea Odendahl (second guitar) joined the band. The first album, Holy Beauty, was released in 2007 by Drakkar Entertainment.
The band was influenced by industrial, alternative and glam rock.
Change The World
Jesus On Extasy Lyrics
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With a brand new name and a brand new face,
I've seen it all. I've been to hell ...
I'll start again with a brand new life,
With a brand new name and a brand new face,
I've seen it all. I've been to hell
I'll walk away and you stay here...
I saw a priest carry a gun,
Play russian roulette with 2 nuns,
Gettin' threesome drinkin' wine,
Oh blood of christ it tastes so fine ...
I will never change the world for you.
I will never change myself for you.
I saw a child nailed to the cross,
He couldn't understand that fuzz.
The mother's sad and cried in vain,
The child cried loud and died in pain.
I will never change the world for you.
I will never change myself for you.
I will never change the world for you.
(Nothing will ever change the world)
I will never change myself for you.
I will never (2x)
I will never change myself for you
Oh for you
The lyrics of “Change the World” by Jesus on Extasy speaks about starting anew with a different persona after experiencing negativity and hardship. The phrase "I’ve seen it all. I’ve been to hell" shows the trials and tribulations that the singer has undergone. The determination for a fresh start is reflected in the line "I’ll start again with a brand new life, with a brand new name and a brand new face".
The song tackles some of the unsavoury aspects of religion. For example, "I saw a priest carry a gun, play Russian roulette with 2 nuns, gettin' a threesome drinkin' wine, oh blood of Christ it tastes so fine" showcase the hypocrisy and degeneracy the singer has observed. The lyrics also allude to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, pleading with its listener to acknowledge the innocents that fall vicariously to the perpetrators of crime and transgression.
The chorus is an antithesis of traditional songs about changing the world. The singer vehemently declares, "I will never change the world for you. I will never change myself for you". It is a portrayal of the refusal to conform and sacrifice oneself for a cause or person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll start again with a brand new life,
I am starting over with a completely new existence,
With a brand new name and a brand new face,
I am reinventing myself and my identity,
I've seen it all. I've been to hell
I have faced and overcome numerous challenges and struggles,
I'll walk away and you stay here...
I am moving on from this situation while you remain stagnant,
I saw a priest carry a gun,
I witnessed a religious leader wielding a deadly weapon,
Play russian roulette with 2 nuns,
The priest irresponsibly involved innocent religious figures in a dangerous game,
Gettin' threesome drinkin' wine,
The religious figures engaged in immoral behavior,
Oh blood of christ it tastes so fine ...
The religious figures are mocking the sacred ritual of communion,
I will never change the world for you.
I refuse to conform to your expectations to make a difference in the world,
I will never change myself for you.
I will always remain true to myself and my values,
I saw a child nailed to the cross,
I witnessed immense suffering and sacrifice,
He couldn't understand that fuzz.
The child was too young and innocent to comprehend the circumstances,
The mother's sad and cried in vain,
The grief of the mother was overwhelming and ineffective,
The child cried loud and died in pain.
The child endured excruciating agony before passing away,
(Nothing will ever change the world)
The world will always be filled with atrocities and tragedies,
I will never (2x)
I am resolute and steadfast in my convictions,
I will never change myself for you
I am committed to being true to myself, no matter the circumstances,
Oh for you
But I am open to considering your perspective and input.
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.