Personal Jesus
Marilyn Manson(??? ??) Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Personal Jesus" by Marilyn Manson (??? ??) is a cover of the original song by Depeche Mode, released in 1989. The lyrics describe a longing for a personal connection with a higher power, perhaps a substitute for the absence of human support or validation. The repetition of the phrase "your own personal Jesus" implies that the listener is seeking a specific version of divinity, tailored to their own needs and desires. The line "lift up the receiver, I'll make you a believer" suggests that the singer is offering themselves as a conduit for this connection, and that they have faith in their ability to help the listener find a sense of purpose or comfort.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that they speak to the universal human need for connection and validation, especially during times of isolation or loneliness. The repetition of the phrase "feeling unknown and you're all alone" underscores this sense of isolation, while the insistence that "someone who cares" is available suggests that hope is still possible. The use of religious imagery to describe this connection reinforces the idea that faith can offer solace and meaning, even if the specifics of that faith are left up to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Your own personal Jesus
You're searching for someone to depend on, someone with divine power who can guide you through your problems.
Someone to hear your prayers
You're looking for someone who will listen to your deepest thoughts, desires, and wishes.
Someone who cares
You need someone who can empathize with your situation and genuinely care about your well-being.
Feeling unknown
You're struggling with a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world around you.
And you're all alone
You feel like nobody truly understands you, and you're feeling quite lonely.
Flesh and bone
You are human and vulnerable, made of flesh and bone, and exposed to various dangers.
By the telephone
You're waiting for a call from someone who can help you or provide you with guidance.
Lift up the receiver
You should pick up the phone to receive the help that you need.
I'll make you a believer
Once you've received my assistance, you will have faith that you can overcome your problems and feel better about your life.
Take second best
You're settling for less than what you truly deserve in life or in a relationship.
Put me to the test
You can trust me and put me to the challenge to help you with your problems.
Things on your chest
You're holding onto something that you need to get off your chest, a burden you want to share.
You need to confess
You need to confess your sins or personal struggles to someone who can help you overcome them.
I will deliver
I promise to help you solve your problems and help you take control of your life.
You know I'm a forgiver
I'm someone who can understand your mistakes and help you forgive yourself for them, so you can move forward more positively.
Reach out and touch faith
You should reach out and take hold of the spiritual guidance provided by Jesus, that can help you find solace and a positive perspective.
Your own personal Jesus
You have found someone to help guide you through life's struggles.
Reach out and touch faith
You should embrace your own spirituality and seek spiritual guidance from Jesus in order to find hope and comfort.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN LEE GORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alhamdleallah
وَأَنِيبُوا إِلَى رَبِّكُمْ وَأَسْلِمُوا لَهُ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَكُمُ الْعَذَابُ ثُمَّ لَا تُنصَرُونَ
"Turn ye to our Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be helped
وَاتَّبِعُوا أَحْسَنَ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُم مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَكُمُ العَذَابُ بَغْتَةً وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَشْعُرُونَ
"And follow the best of (the courses) revealed to you from your Lord, before the Penalty comes on you - of a sudden while ye perceive not
أَن تَقُولَ نَفْسٌ يَا حَسْرَتَى علَى مَا فَرَّطتُ فِي جَنبِ اللَّهِ وَإِن كُنتُ لَمِنَ السَّاخِرِينَ
"Lest the soul should (then) say: 'Ah! Woe is me!- In that I neglected (my duty) towards Allah, and was but among those who mocked
أَوْ تَقُولَ لَوْ أَنَّ اللَّهَ هَدَانِي لَكُنتُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ
"Or (lest) it should say: 'If only Allah had guided me, I should certainly have been among the righteous
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@davidshelley8040
[Hook]
Reach out and touch faith!
[Chorus]
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
[Verse]
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
[Hook]
Reach out and touch faith!
Reach out and touch faith!
[Chorus]
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
[Hook]
Reach out and touch faith!
[Bridge]
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
[Hook]
Yeah, reach out and touch faith!
(Your own personal Jesus)
Reach out and touch faith!
Yeah, reach out and touch faith!
Reach out and touch faith!
Reach out and touch faith!
@dodorchina
Reach out and touch faith
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
That we 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
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
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith...
@CharlemagnePalace
I once had a dream that Marilyn Manson came to my house for dinner and was really disappointed with the dumplings.
@iMarieKelly
I'm sorry, but that made me chuckle 😄
@curbstompchrist2879
Don't be so hard on yourself I'm sure your dumplings are amazing.
@Dazerlbc
+Enchanty you're a dumb witch huh?
@The2Thingzz
+CharlemagnePalace thank you for making my shitty day so much better with this comment
@Dazerlbc
+Enchanty sorry I take that back, youre not a dumb witch at all. I don't know what came over me, this music makes me violent and hostile towards everyone.
@aprilnorton979
I never get tired of any of his music videos.
@shawnsatterlee6035
This is a kick-ass cover! Working class hero is great also. Been a Manson fan since portrait of a American family! Which I will say is the best. Well maybe 2nd best. Mechanic animals was great also 🤘
@Kiflin1
just found out about this guy, does he does any of his songs lol? i can find covers only
@aprilnorton979
@@Kiflin1 Really? Yeah! He's got a ton of albums with originals. They're great!