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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Land Of Stolen Breath
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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In the land of stolen breath a shot rings out from a child's gun.
And chaos rains without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
They find no honour or respect in the land of stolen breath.
A woman sold tea in the square and brought the pennies home,
But not today; her pennies lay beside her on the stone,
They wait to hear a lullaby they have not yet learned.
And chaos rains without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
They find no honour or respect in the land of stolen breath,
And chaos rains without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
They find no honour or respect in the land of stolen breath.
He took sides with bread and bullets,
In no-man's land, he's an orphan king
Father died in diseased abandon,
Power owns what widows bring.
Townships float upon the sea of human greed and misery,
The deserts feed on refugees - we watch it all on TV,
Pure religion is just this: to greet the widow with a kiss,
Feed the orphan, love the poor of these bloody civil wars.
And chaos rains without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
They find no honour or respect in the land of stolen breath,
And chaos reigns without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
They find no profit, just neglect, in the land of stolen breath.
Stolen breath,
Stolen.
The lyrics to Resurrection Band's song "Land Of Stolen Breath" paint a picture of a bleak and violent world where chaos and death prevail. The dust along the broken road chokes the golden sun, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The phrase "land of stolen breath" is repeated throughout, underscoring the idea that people here are robbed of their lives and their dignity. The image of a child's gun adds another layer to this sense of desperation, as it suggests that even the most innocent and vulnerable members of society are caught up in the violence.
The song goes on to describe a woman who sells tea in the square and brings the pennies home to her children. But on this day, she does not return. Her pennies lay beside her on the stone, and her children wait in vain for her return. The imagery is heartbreaking, and it highlights the senselessness of the violence that surrounds them. The line "They wait to hear a lullaby they have not yet learned" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that these children have already lost so much in their short lives.
The song takes a political turn in the last verse, as it touches on themes of power, greed, and religion. The lines "He took sides with bread and bullets, In no-man's land, he's an orphan king" suggest that those who have the power to provide for their people are using that power to wage war instead. The reference to "pure religion" is also interesting, as it suggests that the true measure of one's faith is in their actions towards those in need. Overall, the lyrics to "Land Of Stolen Breath" pack a powerful punch and encourage the listener to reflect on the ways in which we can all work towards a more just and peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dust along the broken road chokes the golden sun,
The road is damaged and dusty, making it hard to see thanks to the golden sun being repeatedly choked by the dust.
In the land of stolen breath a shot rings out from a child's gun.
In a place where people have been robbed of their ability to simply breathe and live, the sound of a gunshot is heard coming from a child's firearm.
And chaos rains without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
Amidst all the chaos and disorder happening in this land, no one takes a moment to mourn the loss of valuable treasures that lay unburied here.
They find no honour or respect in the land of stolen breath.
The people living in this land have lost all sense of dignity and there's no one here to respect them.
A woman sold tea in the square and brought the pennies home,
A lady was selling some tea in a local open space and collected some coins to take back to her family.
But not today; her pennies lay beside her on the stone,
Unfortunately, she is not coming back home today as her dead body is lying on the ground and the coins she earned are laying beside her.
Her children wait, the shadows fall on hopes for her return,
Her kids are waiting for her desperately, but it seems unlikely that she'd ever come back home again.
They wait to hear a lullaby they have not yet learned.
They want their mom to sing them a lullaby, but there's no way for them to learn it as they didn't get the chance to do so in the first place.
He took sides with bread and bullets,
A person took side with both food (bread) and weapons (bullets).
In no-man's land, he's an orphan king
In an area controlled by no one, he's the ruling king for the parentless.
Father died in diseased abandon,
He lost his father due to a fatal disease and no one was there to take care of him.
Power owns what widows bring.
The power holders in this area only obtain what widowed people bring to them.
Townships float upon the sea of human greed and misery,
The human greed and misery resulted in the formation of human settlements that are encouraged to always remain afloat.
The deserts feed on refugees - we watch it all on TV,
A lot of refugees are staying in the desert in this land and people are witnessing their struggles on TV.
Pure religion is just this: to greet the widow with a kiss,
According to true religious beliefs, one should show affection and kindness to a widow by greeting her with a kiss.
Feed the orphan, love the poor of these bloody civil wars.
It's important to provide food and love to the orphans and the poor when it comes to the violently fought situations where civil wars are seen.
And chaos reigns without a tear upon unburied treasures here,
The state of pandemonium is sustained, and no one mourns the loss of value here or considers it significant due to all the chaos and disturbances.
They find no profit, just neglect, in the land of stolen breath.
People living in this land don't find any advantages or gains here, they feel overlooked and neglected.
Stolen breath,
Breath that's robbed of human beings.
Stolen.
Robbed of human ownership and rights.
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John McGowan
on Hotfootin'
A couple of lyrics changes:
"Banana-boat Buick blaring in stereo can't drown out what he is saying."
"Brothers and sisters he tells them..."
Bruce M. Axtens
on Benny & Sue
"ignored the one inside" or "ignored the warning sign"?