Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
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City Streets
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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I was looking for some action, yeah, someone to meet,
There was holes in my pockets and a hole in my soul,
And a whole lot of questions about which way to go.
Looking for love, looking for drugs,
Looking for a critic,
Looking for love, looking for life,
Like a joke without a punch line, like a rat in a maze,
Like last year's paper, yellow with age,
I was a deck without a dealer, I was a day without a dawn,
I was a train without a station until you came along.
Looking for love, looking for fun,
Isn't it a pity?
Looking for love, looking for life,
Living in the city.
You found me broken in the bad part of town,
Couldn't look up to Heaven 'til I was all the way down,
Your love reached for me, felt the scars on your hand,
Saw your cross on the skyline - now I understand.
Born for love, born for life,
You were born in the city,
You died for love, you died for life,
You were died for the city,
You're returning for love, returning for life,
Jesus, returning for the city.
The song "City Streets" by Resurrection Band is a reflection of the struggles of a man trying to find purpose and direction in life while living in the city. The lyrics describe the singer as being lost, with holes in his pockets and his soul, and searching for love, drugs, and critics. He feels like he is going around in circles, like a joke without a punch line or a rat stuck in a maze. He lacks direction and purpose and cannot find a way out of his predicament until he encounters Jesus.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's search for love and life, highlighting the futility of trying to find those things in the city. He is "looking for love, looking for life, living in the city," showing that he is trying to find something that cannot be found in the urban jungle. However, when Jesus comes into the picture, everything changes. The singer is broken and in the bad part of town, but Jesus reaches out to him, feeling the scars on his hand and showing him the cross on the skyline, which helps him to understand. The singer realizes that Jesus was born in the city, died for the city, and will return for the city, and in that knowledge, he finds the love and direction he was searching for.
Resurrection Band's "City Streets" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the struggles of people living in the city. It reminds us that sometimes we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the urban environment that we lose sight of what really matters. It also shows that sometimes we need to hit rock bottom before we can really see the light and find our purpose. Overall, it is an inspiring message of hope that can help anyone who is struggling to find meaning in their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me standing out in the street,
You noticed me standing in the street.
I was looking for some action, yeah, someone to meet,
I was craving attention and longing to meet someone.
There was holes in my pockets and a hole in my soul,
I was broke and spiritually empty.
And a whole lot of questions about which way to go.
I had numerous doubts and uncertainties about my path.
Looking for love, looking for drugs,
I was searching for love and drugs.
Looking for a critic,
I was seeking criticism.
Looking for love, looking for life,
I was searching for love and the meaning of life.
Living in the city, come on.
All of this was happening while living in the city.
Like a joke without a punch line, like a rat in a maze,
I felt lost and directionless, like a joke without a satisfying ending, and stuck in a difficult situation like a rat in a maze.
Like last year's paper, yellow with age,
I felt outdated and unimportant, like old paper.
I was a deck without a dealer, I was a day without a dawn,
I felt incomplete and hopeless, like a deck of cards without someone to deal them and like a day without a sunrise.
I was a train without a station until you came along.
I was going nowhere until you arrived.
Looking for love, looking for fun,
I was looking for love and enjoyment.
Isn't it a pity?
It's a shame.
Looking for love, looking for life,
I was still searching for love and the meaning of life.
Living in the city.
All of this was happening while living in the city.
You found me broken in the bad part of town,
You discovered me, struggling and hopeless, in a rough neighborhood.
Couldn't look up to Heaven 'til I was all the way down,
I couldn't connect with God until I hit rock bottom.
Your love reached for me, felt the scars on your hand,
Your love encompassed me, and I felt the scars on your hand, representing your sacrifice.
Saw your cross on the skyline - now I understand.
I saw a cross in the sky, indicating your presence and purpose, leading to an understanding of your love.
Born for love, born for life,
You were created for love and life.
You were born in the city,
You were born in the same city I'm in.
You died for love, you died for life,
You died for love and life.
You were died for the city,
You died for the people in this city.
You're returning for love, returning for life,
You're coming back for love and life.
Jesus, returning for the city.
You, Jesus, will be returning to this city.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Allan Gildea
Superb, always loved this track - thanks for posting!
Troy Evitt
Glen K admitted that he steered into his Bon-Scott like voice to evangelize AC/DC kids.