Few Christian bands have enjoyed the longevity and underground critical acclaim as Mad at the World. From the day mailman and lead singer Roger Rose stuck a tape in a record company executive's mailbox until current times, Mad at the World has turned heads with their provocative music.
The first two albums featured a synth/pop style of music. Then, in order to have a sound more amiable for live performances, the band's musical style shifted to hard rock for the next three albums. The last two albums brought some member changes and a more retro sounding style of music.
Lyrically, the band delves into the many struggles we face in life and reminds us of our hope in our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Issues dealt with in the songs include drugs, anger, hopelessness, and lost loves -- as well as hope, love, peace, forgiveness, blessed relationships, and eternal life.
Losing Game
Mad At The World Lyrics
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Where...where have you gone?
So far away, where you would roam,
You tell me there's questions inside, and pain there - you can't decide,
Will...will you believe what Jesus said?
Don't you know?
It's a losing game we play when we throw it all away,
Finding your faith and then throwing it all away.
When love is gone it leaves a hole, and that's the pain you feel in your soul,
Black...black as the night, cold as a stone,
There all alone,
And Satan's laughing as you believe the lies from Hell that have you deceived,
Don't listen to him,
You'll never win dying in sin.
It's a losing game we play when we throw it all away,
There's nothing but sadness to gain,
Finding your faith and then throwing it all away.
It's a losing game we play when we throw it all away,
There's nothing but sadness to gain,
Finding your faith and then throwing it all away.
The lyrics to Mad At The World's song "Losing Game" tell the story of someone whose faith is slipping away. The artist laments this person's distance from their faith and questions why they've gone so far away. The person has a lot of questions and pain that they can't seem to reconcile, and they're struggling to decide whether or not to believe what Jesus, and Christianity, has to offer. The song cautions against listening to the lies of Satan and "dying in sin," emphasizing that giving up on faith is a "losing game" that only leads to sadness.
Overall, the lyrics emphasize the pain and emptiness that comes from losing faith and rejecting Christianity. The artist appeals to listeners to hold onto their faith, despite any questions or struggles they may be facing. By doing so, they can avoid the sadness and defeat that comes with abandoning their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
It's sad, so sad, to say the faith you had is passing away,
It is sorrowful that your strong belief in Christ is fading away
Where...where have you gone?
Where did you lose your faith and stray away from the path of righteousness?
So far away, where you would roam,
You've lost your way and are wandering far from the love of Christ.
You tell me there's questions inside, and pain there - you can't decide,
You express your inner turmoil of having doubts and feeling pain from being unsure of what to believe.
Will...will you believe what Jesus said?
Would you choose to trust the teachings of Jesus?
Don't you know?
Don't you understand the importance of keeping your faith in Jesus?
It's a losing game we play when we throw it all away,
We're destined to fail when we choose to abandon our faith in Christ.
There's nothing but sadness to gain,
All that remains is a profound sense of sorrow and loss.
Finding your faith and then throwing it all away.
It's disheartening to witness someone rediscover their faith only to lose it again.
When love is gone it leaves a hole, and that's the pain you feel in your soul,
The absence of love leads to an emotional void that manifests as soul-crushing agony.
Black...black as the night, cold as a stone,
The resulting emptiness is so overwhelming, and your heart feels as if it's turned to stone.
There all alone,
You're isolated and alone in your suffering.
And Satan's laughing as you believe the lies from Hell that have you deceived,
The devil rejoices as you fall for his deceitful lies.
Don't listen to him,
Do not allow the devil's lies to entice and confuse you.
You'll never win dying in sin.
You cannot win if you perish in a state of sin.
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