1. A melodic glam metal / AOR band from the United States
2. The Belgian actor and singer Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/Nelson+Morais
3. The soca musician aka. Lord Nelson http://www.last.fm/music/Lord+Nelson
4. An indie rock band from France
5. An R&B singer from the United States
6. Robert Frederick Nelson the trance producer from Northern Ireland
For the British singer/songwriter duo, see The Nelson Brothers.
1) Nelson is a melodic glam metal / AOR band founded by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (the twin sons of Ricky Nelson.) They had a No. 1 hit in the United States with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" during the week of September 29, 1990. They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations (beginning with grandparents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson).
The band split with Geffen Records record label after 1995, but they have continued to produce and release albums independently under their label, Stone Canyon Records. However, they have yet to revisit the level of success they experienced during their 1990 debut. http://thenelsonbrothers.com
2) Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Nelson+Morais
3) Nelson (formerly known as Lord Nelson) has been a fixture on the Carribean music scene for decades. He was one of the key calypso artists, later mutating into soca, the more upbeat version of calypso.
4) The French “Nelson.” , based in Paris, released their EP “Bangkok Riot” and are working on their full length debut album. The band tours extensively across Europe.
5) Nelson (born in 1986) is an American R&B singer. He is currently signed to Bad Boy Records as of 2006. And is cited as "The Prince of Badboy".
His talent and performance are in the company of Alicia Keys and John Legend. His instruments of choice are lyric, melody, and acoustic guitar. This twenty-year old native of the Bronx, New York and one of P. Diddy’s newest signings continues the legacy of great performing artists. “He’s prolific…way beyond his years,” Mark Pitts, President of Urban Music, Zomba Music Group..
6) Northern Irish trance music producer Robert Frederick Nelson, better known as Agnelli & Nelson (with Christoper James Agnew/Agnelli), who are notable for helping to define the genre of trance music since 1997. Their hits 'El Niño' and 'Everyday' have become trance classics, and they've done countless remixes, from Armin van Buuren to U2.
Do You Believe In Religion
Nelson Lyrics
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Another self-appointed prophet with world domination
On his puny mind
Whispered scenes behind closed doors
How does one make the people think
His greed's worth dying for?
Hey, let's start a holy war!
[Chorus:]
Do you believe in religion?
I believe it's your decision
Do you think it makes a difference?
Is it just some man-made vision?
Do you believe in religion?
I believe it's your decision
Do you think it makes a difference?
Do you really care anyway?
Midnight preacher calls me a sinner
And maybe he's right
He said he's just used the hot line
And God's got a message for me
He says
He condemns my situation, if I want to find salvation
It's time to phone in my donation as a vow of faith
He tells me that the church has got an image to protect
And God wants me to give, give 'til it hurts
Stayed me hand, it's just as well
They caught him using God's tax-free cash
To feed the kitty in some cheap motel
And now he's going to Hell
[Chorus x 2]
In Nelson's song "Do You Believe In Religion?", the lyrics criticize the hypocrisy and corruption often associated with organized religion. The song begins by describing a "desert messiah", or a self-proclaimed prophet, who has aspirations for world domination. These types of figures have been seen throughout history, and the song suggests that their motives are often driven by greed rather than a genuine desire to help the people.
The chorus of the song poses the question to the listener: do you believe in religion? It is a personal decision, and one that may or may not make a difference in the world. The lyrics reflect a sense of disillusionment towards organized religion, questioning whether it is simply a man-made construct rather than a true vision of spirituality.
The second verse introduces a "midnight preacher" who calls the singer a sinner and asks for a donation as a vow of faith. The singer resists the temptation to give money to the church, and it is later revealed that the preacher was caught using God's tax-free cash for personal gain. The lyrics suggest that the church has an image to protect and may engage in corrupt or immoral behavior in order to do so.
Overall, the lyrics of "Do You Believe In Religion?" express a skepticism towards organized religion and a desire for individuals to make their own decisions about their spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Desert messiah ain't nothing new, we all know his kind
It's not new to find self-proclaimed religious leaders trying to dominate the world.
Another self-appointed prophet with world domination
Yet another of those who have a desire to rule the world.
On his puny mind
It's an obsession for such people.
Whispered scenes behind closed doors
These leaders secretly plot and strategize how they can convince people to die for their cause.
How does one make the people think
They also constantly try to figure out how to brainwash masses.
His greed's worth dying for?
They are so greedy and self-centered that they won't hesitate to make people die for their interests.
Hey, let's start a holy war!
These leaders have an inclination towards starting a religious war for their agenda.
Do you believe in religion?
The songwriter is questioning about the belief in religion.
I believe it's your decision
The decision to believe in religion is an individual's choice.
Do you think it makes a difference?
One should consider whether it truly makes any difference or not.
Is it just some man-made vision?
The songwriter seems to be questioning whether religion is a human-made concept or not.
Do you really care anyway?
The question is whether someone actually cares about religion.
Midnight preacher calls me a sinner
The songwriter is describing a situation where a preacher calls him a sinner.
And maybe he's right
The songwriter acknowledges the possibility of the preacher being correct.
He said he's just used the hot line
The preacher claims to have a direct line to God.
And God's got a message for me
The preacher believes that he has a message from God for the songwriter.
He condemns my situation, if I want to find salvation
The preacher is saying that the songwriter needs to change his ways to reach salvation.
It's time to phone in my donation as a vow of faith
The preacher urges the songwriter to donate money to prove his faith.
He tells me that the church has got an image to protect
The preacher informs the songwriter that the church's image needs to be protected
And God wants me to give, give 'til it hurts
The preacher believes that God wants the songwriter to make huge donations that hurt financially.
Stayed me hand, it's just as well
The songwriter didn't donate and it turns out to be a wise decision.
They caught him using God's tax-free cash
The preacher was caught using tax-free money that was meant for religious purposes.
To feed the kitty in some cheap motel
The preacher was spending money on some personal, worldly affair.
And now he's going to Hell
The preacher was punished for using God's money for his personal reasons.
Chorus x 2
The chorus repeats the need to introspect whether religion makes any positive impact and to realize that it is an individual's choice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, MICHAEL RAPHAEL
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