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.
Promised Land
Mad At The World Lyrics
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Follow me, I'll show you where I'm going.
Come on, baby, take my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land,
It's heaven when we get this high,
Come on, I'm gonna show you why,
Every night and every day,
Well, come on, baby, take my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land,
The promised land.
Somewhere way out there, I can hear it call,
A voice says, "Come with me; I'll make you ten miles tall,"
The feeling's fine, it's a friend of mine,
I'm gonna kick the door down to my mind,
Come on, girl, I'm gonna take you to that city.
Come on, baby, take my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land,
You know it's heaven when we get this high,
Come on, I'm gonna show you why,
Every night and every day,
I'm gonna take you far away,
Well, come on, baby, take my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land,
The promised land.
Baby, baby, now it's time to die.
Come on, baby, take my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land,
You know it's heaven when we get this high,
Come on, I'm gonna show you why,
Every night and every day,
I'm gonna take you far away,
Well, come on, baby, take my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land,
The promised land.
I'll take you there,
I'll take you high,
You're never gonna die.
All night,
I'll take you there.
The song "Promised Land" by Mad At The World is a psychedelic journey into the depths of the human mind, a place where the singer retreats to escape the madness of the world. The lyrics evoke surreal imagery of a "city in my brain where flowers rain 'til we feel no pain, and fire rushes through my veins." The singer invites the listener to follow him into this world, promising to lead them to the "promised land" where they can escape reality and reach euphoria. The lyrics suggest that this otherworldly journey is not just a temporary escape from reality, but rather a place where the listener can find eternal life, promising "you're never gonna die."
The song's sound is heavily influenced by 60s psychedelic rock, featuring distorted guitars and trippy sound effects that create a dream-like atmosphere. The chorus is catchy and upbeat, with the singer urging the listener to join him on this journey by taking his hand and following him to the promised land. The song has a rebellious tone, with the singer rebelling against the constraints of reality and offering the listener a way to escape the drudgery of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the world is making me insane, I hide inside a city in my brain where flowers rain 'til we feel no pain, and fire rushes through my veins,
When the chaos of life overwhelms me, I retreat into the safe haven of my imagination, where the beauty of nature and passion flood through me, erasing all pain.
Follow me, I'll show you where I'm going.
Trust in me, and I will lead you to the place where I find solace.
Come on, baby, take my hand,
Let me guide and support you through the unknown.
I'll lead you to the promised land,
I will take you to a place of security and happiness.
It's heaven when we get this high,
In our elevated state, we experience a taste of paradise.
Come on, I'm gonna show you why,
Let me explain and give reason to this glorious experience.
Every night and every day,
Always and forever, I will take you on this ecstatic journey.
Well, come on, baby, take my hand,
I implore you, come with me and trust in my lead.
The promised land.
The place I take you to is a paradise on earth.
Somewhere way out there, I can hear it call,
There's a beckoning from a distant location that I tune into.
A voice says, 'Come with me; I'll make you ten miles tall,'
An alluring voice tempts you with promises of magnificence and immense achievement.
The feeling's fine, it's a friend of mine,
The sensation of euphoria is welcomed and familiar to me.
I'm gonna kick the door down to my mind,
Boldly, I will break through the mental barriers to access my deepest thoughts and dreams.
Come on, girl, I'm gonna take you to that city.
Believe in me, I will guide you to this wondrous place of solace and safety.
Baby, baby, now it's time to die.
Now is the time to surrender yourself to this blissful state of being.
I'll take you there,
I will be your guide and conduit to the promised land.
I'll take you high,
Elevating you to new heights of joy and bliss.
You're never gonna die.
Through our journeys here, we may experience a type of reawakening and renewal.
All night,
Throughout the evening, we'll explore and delight in this newfound world.
I'll take you there.
I will continue to lead you to places of wonder and joy.
Contributed by Nora P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.