Personal Jesus
Los Banditos Lyrics


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Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus...
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith




Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith

Overall Meaning

The song "Personal Jesus" by Los Banditos speaks of the human need for a savior, a personal Jesus who can hear our prayers and who cares for us. The lyrics suggest that we encounter moments when we feel unknown and alone, and in those difficult moments, we can find comfort in knowing that we have a personal Jesus to turn to. The song calls us to reach out and touch faith, to connect to that deep wellspring of strength and hope that can be found in a personal relationship with a higher, transcendent power.


The lyrics of "Personal Jesus" convey a sense of intimacy, of a relationship that is both personal and private. The song suggests that this personal Jesus is the one who can make us believers, who can give us the strength to face life's challenges and overcome our fears. There is also an element of confession, of acknowledging our faults and flaws, and seeking forgiveness from a higher power. The song speaks to the universal human need for connection, for a sense of belonging and purpose, and for the courage to face the uncertainties of life with hope and faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Your own personal Jesus
You need someone to help and support you - a savior.


Someone to hear your prayers
You need someone to actively listen to your needs and be there for you.


Someone who cares
You need someone to show genuine concern and care for your wellbeing.


Feeling unknown
You're feeling lost and unknown to the world around you.


And you're all alone
You feel like you don't have anyone to turn to or connect with.


Flesh and bone
You're a physical being, with needs and desires, and you need someone to fulfill those needs.


By the telephone
You're waiting by the phone, hoping for someone to call and provide the support you need.


Lift up the receiver
Answer the phone, and don't be afraid to let someone help you.


I'll make you a believer
I will provide the support and care you need, and you will come to trust and believe in me.


Take second best
Don't settle for less, strive to find the best support and care available.


Put me to the test
Test me and see if I can truly provide the care and support you need.


Things on your chest
There are things weighing heavily on your heart and mind that you need to express and release.


You need to confess
You need to admit and express the things that are troubling you in order to receive proper support and care.


I will deliver
I will provide the care and support you need, and ensure that you receive it in a timely manner.


You know I'm a forgiver
Even if you've made mistakes or done wrong in the past, I will still provide the care and support you need.


Reach out and touch faith
Take hold of the belief that there is always someone there to provide the care and support you need.


Your own personal Jesus...
Reiteration of the need for a personal savior to provide the care and support you require.




Writer(s): Martin Gore

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