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PAX217 is a Christian Contemporary band from Orange County, California. The name comes from "Pax" which is Latin for "peace" and the Bible verse Ephesians 2:17. The band's style consists of a mix of punk rock and rap with some reggae influences. Pax217's lineup consisted of David Tosti on vocals, Jesse Craig on guitar, Josh Auer on bass and Joey Marchiano on drums. Former members include "Tito" on keyboards, Bobby "Bobbito the Chef" Duran as disc jockey, and David Tosti's younger brother Aaron "Skwid" Tosti on drums. The band began their run in 1999, and has broken up after two farewell concerts in December 2005
What Is Love
PAX217 Lyrics
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How did you get so evil so fast
Where's your mom, where's your dad
What did they teach you
Did they touch you
I can't believe this happened to you
I promise it's not supposed to be this way
But you have no right to repeat the same
Step back watch where your hands go
They might come back to haunt you
It might do you good to cut 'em off
Better that than to rip her off
You're a thief, an abomination
Lucky for you I'm no assassin
I love her, you distorted her view
God help me not to distort you
So let's just say that your blessed
Blessed that I never met you
Hey you, son of a preacher man
I got some words for you
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near
You stole somethin' that you can't give back
From the one I love
And now she's forced to pray daily
To fight against your flashbacks
So let's just say that your blessed
Blessed that I never met you
chorus: Hey you, you better take your eyes off of her
Your eyes are evil so look away
I'm warnin' you there'll be hell to pay, hell to pay (2 x)
Little girl don't you cry
This boy can't steal what's inside
Let my Father hold you up
Heal the thoughts that make you throw up
I know this life has been hard on you
But the next will never end
Only thing I know to do
Is to ask my Father to heal you
No soap will every scrub away
The memories, the memories
(No soap will never scrub away (3 x) the memories, the memories)
CHORUS (No soap will never scrub away (3 x) the memories, the memories)
I'm sorry, sorry little girl, don't you cry
You're beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
I love you, I love you
Father heal us
Won't You hear us
Show us Your mercy forever
I love you, I love you
The lyrics to PAX217's song "What Is Love" are an emotional and poignant message about the consequences of sexual abuse and the importance of protecting and fighting for the ones we love. The first verse addresses the perpetrator of the abuse, questioning how they became so evil and warning them to step back, as their actions will come back to haunt them. The second verse addresses the victim, acknowledging that the abuse was not their fault and that they are loved and worthy of healing. The chorus is a warning to the perpetrator to stay away from the victim and a plea for God to heal the wounds of both the victim and the perpetrator.
The song speaks out against the shame and silence that often surrounds sexual abuse and encourages those who have been victimized to seek help and support. It also challenges those who witness abuse or know of it to speak out and take action to protect those who are vulnerable. The song's powerful message is delivered through raw and passionate lyrics, backed by a gritty and energetic rock sound.
Overall, "What Is Love" is a powerful and moving message that encourages listeners to stand up against sexual abuse and protect the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey kid what are you lookin' at
Questioning the actions of the person and wondering what is their motive for looking at something/someone.
How did you get so evil so fast
Wondering how the person became so wicked in such a short period of time.
Where's your mom, where's your dad
Asking about the person's parents and their location.
What did they teach you
Inquiring about what were the teachings person received from their parents.
Did they touch you
Asking if the person was subjected to unwanted sexual contact.
I can't believe this happened to you
Expressing shock about something terrible that happened to the person.
I promise it's not supposed to be this way
Ensuring that the current unpleasant situation is not the way things are meant to be.
But you have no right to repeat the same
Admonishing the person for repeating the same harmful actions.
She's not yours this ain't a game
Reminding the person that the female in question is not their possession, and this is not a game.
Step back watch where your hands go
Instructing the person to take a step back and be mindful of their actions.
They might come back to haunt you
Warning the person that their bad deeds might come to harm them in the future.
It might do you good to cut 'em off
Suggesting that it would be beneficial for the person to cut off their harmful actions.
Better that than to rip her off
Implying that it's preferable to stop doing harm to the female than to continue to harm her.
You're a thief, an abomination
Labeling the person as a thief and an atrocity due to their actions.
Lucky for you I'm no assassin
Expressing that the person is fortunate that the singer is not a murderer.
I love her, you distorted her view
Stating that the person's harmful actions have warped the female's perception, which the artist loves.
God help me not to distort you
Asking God to help the artist not to harm the person who harmed the female.
So let's just say that you're blessed
Ironically stating that the person is lucky that the singer never came across them.
Blessed that I never met you
Repeating that the person is fortunate that the singer never encountered them.
Hey you, son of a preacher man
Addressing the person as the offspring of a preacher.
I got some words for you
Informing the person that the artist has something to say to them.
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near
Encouraging the person to repent of their sins because the end is close.
You stole somethin' that you can't give back
Accusing the person of taking something that cannot be returned.
From the one I love
Clarifying that the item taken was from someone the artist loves.
And now she's forced to pray daily
Saying that the female is forced to pray every day due to the person's actions.
To fight against your flashbacks
Adding that the female has to struggle against the person's unwanted memories.
Little girl don't you cry
Addressing the female as little and instructing her not to cry.
This boy can't steal what's inside
Comforting the female that the person can't steal what's within her.
Let my Father hold you up
Asking God to support and uplift the female.
Heal the thoughts that make you throw up
Requesting God to help heal the female's negative thoughts that make her vomit.
I know this life has been hard on you
Acknowledging that the female had a rough existence.
But the next will never end
Assuring the female that the future is infinite.
Only thing I know to do
Stating the only method the artist knows to help the female.
Is to ask my Father to heal you
Explaining that the artist will ask God to cure and mend the female.
No soap will every scrub away
Asserting that no cleansing item will remove.
The memories, the memories
The unwanted memories from past hurtful experiences.
You're sorry, sorry little girl, don't you cry
Apologizing to the female, calling her little and comforting her again.
You're beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Telling the female how pretty she is and emphasizing it three times.
I love you, I love you
Stating the singer's affection for the female.
Father heal us
Asking God to aid both the artist and the female.
Won't You hear us
Pleading with God to listen to them.
Show us Your mercy forever
Asking for God's everlasting mercy.
Contributed by London Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.