Bondage
My Maker and I Lyrics
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To release
The hate, the lust
The deceit
Will I ever find the strength
To release
The hate, the lust
The deciet
There's nothing left in me
But I must fight until I find peace
There's nothing left in me
But I must fight until I find peace
Life won't be found in transgression
Life won't be obtained in disobedience
Death is the just penalty
How will we escape
if we neglect so great a Savior?
How will we escape
if we neglect so great a God?
But this life is fallen
In this life, we're fallen
I am sought out to be seperated from God
Today this comes to an end
We know the law is spiritual
But I am of flesh
Born into chains
Oh, these chains!
God help me see freedom
Give me freedom!
Take this body
Take this mind
Take this heart
Take this life
Desperation takes over
Rest is here
Desperation takes over
Right now, rest is here
Right now, desperation takes over
Right now, rest is here
Rest is here
In "Bondage," My Maker and I explore themes of struggle, release, and redemption. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, expressing the singer's desire to release themselves from the negative traits of hate, lust, and deceit that have been holding them back. The repetition of the line "will I ever find the strength" highlights the difficulty and uncertainty of this process. The second stanza adds a spiritual dimension, referencing the idea that "life won't be obtained in disobedience" and the consequences of neglecting a higher power.
The following stanzas continue to explore the singer's feelings of entrapment and the desire to be free. This is expressed both physically, as in the description of being "born into chains," and spiritually. The mention of the law being spiritual and the singer being "of flesh" highlights the struggle between the moral and physical aspects of life. The final stanza delivers a note of hope, with the repetition of "rest is here" serving as a mantra of sorts, a belief that the struggle is worth it and that freedom and redemption are possible.
Overall, "Bondage" is a powerful expression of the human experience of fighting against one's negative impulses and seeking something better. The spiritual overtones add depth and complexity to the song, making it not just a personal exploration, but a reflection on the nature of good and evil.
Line by Line Meaning
Will I ever find the strength
Is it possible for me to find the strength
To release
To let go and move on
The hate, the lust
The emotions and desires that hold me captive
The deceit
The lies that keep me bound
Will it cease?
Will it ever end?
There's nothing left in me
I have nothing left to give
But I must fight until I find peace
But I must continue to struggle until I find peace
Life won't be found in transgression
Life cannot be found in disobedience
Life won't be obtained in disobedience
Life cannot be obtained through disobedience
Death is the just penalty
Death is the fair consequence
How will we escape
How can we avoid
if we neglect so great a Savior?
If we ignore such a powerful source of help?
if we neglect so great a God?
If we ignore such a powerful divine being?
But this life is fallen
But this world is corrupted
In this life, we're fallen
In this world, we are sinful
I am sought out to be separated from God
I am destined to be removed from God
Today this comes to an end
Today marks the end of this cycle
We know the law is spiritual
We understand that the law is divine
But I am of flesh
But I am limited by my humanity
Born into chains
Born into a state of captivity
Oh, these chains!
Oh, how these chains hold me down!
God help me see freedom
God, please show me the path to freedom
Give me freedom!
Grant me the liberty I seek!
Take this body
Take control of my physical self
Take this mind
Take control of my thoughts
Take this heart
Take control of my emotions
Take this life
Take everything that I am
Desperation takes over
Desperation consumes me
Rest is here
Peace has finally arrived
Right now, desperation takes over
Currently, I am consumed by desperation
Right now, rest is here
Currently, peace has finally arrived
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SamWerrell
I cannot stop listening to this song!
starg33ker
Awesome!
John Russell
What A Great Band! Sounds Like Slightly FTFD:)!
Jared
The 29th. Which is yes, this tuesday. iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, or the online store that MMAI will have up for physical copies.
OldPinHeadLarry
Must be their moms watching it :D
SamWerrell
Half these views are from me I swear!
Alex Rowe
this video is popular with females age 45-54?