Hudson N.Y.
Lo-tel Lyrics
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You just gotta use the eyes that you were given
Yes you can
It can help you find the things that you were missing
Things like Star Trek, Ab-flex and God who sends this message
Straight to you
Yeah Jesus loves an asshole
I know Kenneth Copeland told me so
He's got his own T.V show yeah he must know
T.V offers more than just religious guidance
It can help you solve the problems of your love life too
Yes it can
It can blow your mind with on eight hundred numbers
You can speak to girls who know how to cure loneliness
Yes they can
I can't wait
Yeah T.V loves an asshole
I know Telecafe showed me so
It's got it's own T.V show, yeah they must know
Hey Jesus loves an asshole
I know Kenneth Copeland told me so
He's got his own T.V show yeah he must know
You can even shop on late night television
You could buy a book and maybe even read it
Yes you can
I read one that told me T.V's quite addictive
I prefer to call it a two way interactive
Yes I do
And I should know
Yeah T.V loves an asshole
I know Telecafe showed me so
It's got it's own T.V show Yeah they must know
Lo-tel's song "Hudson NY" is a commentary on the power of late-night television to influence people's lives. The lyrics suggest that television can provide insight and truth if people are willing to use their own eyes to see beyond the sensationalist content. The song also critiques the role of religion on television, particularly the televangelist Kenneth Copeland, suggesting that his message is one that emphasizes judgment and condemnation, rather than love and grace. The lyrics challenge the idea that late-night television is just a form of entertainment, arguing that it can offer tangible solutions to real-life problems.
The song's chorus - "Yeah Jesus loves an asshole / I know Kenneth Copeland told me so / He's got his own T.V show yeah he must know" - is particularly provocative, as it suggests that people who behave in ways that are considered immoral or even "asshole-ish" can still be loved by God. The reference to Copeland, who is known for his often controversial teachings, adds to the song's critique of religious figures who use their platform for their own gain.
The second verse of the song shifts focus to the more commercial aspects of late-night television, highlighting the prevalence of 800-number hotlines that offer relationship advice and companionship. The lyrics suggest that people can find fulfillment and companionship through these services, even if it means paying for it. The song ultimately concludes that late-night television is a space that offers multiple opportunities for people to engage with and connect to the wider world.
Line by Line Meaning
You can find the truth in late night television
Late night television is a place where one can find the truth
You just gotta use the eyes that you were given
To find truth, one must use the eyes they were given
It can help you find the things that you were missing
Late night television can help you find things you've been missing out on
Things like Star Trek, Ab-flex and God who sends this message
These missing things can be Star Trek, Ab-flex, and God who is sending a message
Straight to you
The message is being sent straight to you
From the heart
The message is coming from the heart
Yeah Jesus loves an asshole
Jesus loves everyone, even those who aren't perfect
I know Kenneth Copeland told me so
Kenneth Copeland preached about Jesus' love for all
He's got his own T.V show yeah he must know
Since Kenneth Copeland has his own TV show, he must know a lot about Jesus' love
T.V offers more than just religious guidance
Television offers more than just religious guidance
It can help you solve the problems of your love life too
Television can also help you solve love life problems
Yes it can
Television can do this
It can blow your mind with on eight hundred numbers
Television can provide an 800 number that can blow your mind
You can speak to girls who know how to cure loneliness
These 800 numbers can connect you to girls who know how to cure loneliness
I can't wait
The singer is eagerly anticipating this experience
Hey Jesus loves an asshole
Jesus loves everyone, even those who aren't perfect
You can even shop on late night television
You can even shop on late night television
You could buy a book and maybe even read it
Shopping on late night television can provide access to books that can be read
Yes you can
You have the ability to buy and read these books
I read one that told me T.V's quite addictive
After reading a book bought from late night television, the artist learned that TV can be quite addictive
I prefer to call it a two way interactive
The artist sees TV as a two-way interactive experience
Yes I do
The artist truly believes this
And I should know
The singer is confident in their belief and knowledge
Yeah T.V loves an asshole
Television loves everyone, even those who aren't perfect
It's got its own T.V show Yeah they must know
Since TV has its own show, it must know a lot about loving everyone
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