Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known … Read Full Bio ↴Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known and respected Christian rock bands in the history of Contemporary Christian music. It was based out of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago, Illinois, and most of its members continue to be part of that community to this day.

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.

Official website: http://www.resurrectionband.com/

Nervous World
Resurrection Band Lyrics

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Why worry about tomorrow?
Let the good times roll,
Big deal if you reap what you sow,
Why hurry through today if you think it don't matter, and you really don't care where you go?

Hey you - you can't take it with you,
Yeah, you - you gotta get it right now.

It's a nervous, nervous world,
It's a nervous, nervous world.

Why worry?
Let the world eat cake,
Why hurry?
Live for pleasure's sake,
Don't think, or we may come unglued,
Just drink 'til the good Earth's nuked.

It's a nervous, nervous world,
Is it any wonder why we crash and burn?
It's a nervous, nervous, nervous world,
When will we ever learn?

And they wind you up 'til the mainspring breaks and the tension beats like a drum,
So you bounce right back for another go 'round along the road to Hell they're on,
Don't think, or you may come unglued,
Party 'til the Earth is nuked.

It's a nervous, nervous world,

Everywhere we see the rise and fall of man,
It's a nervous, nervous, nervous world 'til he comes again.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Resurrection Band's song "Nervous World" question the value of worrying about the future and instead, advocate for living in the moment and indulging in pleasure. The song acknowledges the anxiety and tension that permeate modern society, as people rush to accumulate wealth and material possessions without any certainty of what tomorrow holds. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's a nervous, nervous world" to emphasize the overwhelming nature of modern existence.

The lyrics also touch on the destructive nature of humanity's behavior, lamenting that we continue on a path towards self-destruction, partying until the good Earth is "nuked". The song's pessimistic tone suggests that even though we can see the rise and fall of humanity, we're doomed to keep making the same mistakes over and over, at a great cost. The lyrics suggest that our pursuit of pleasure and materialism could be the root cause of our downfall, and that we should reconsider our priorities before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

Why worry about tomorrow?
Why bother thinking about the future and its uncertainties?

Let the good times roll,
Just enjoy the pleasures of life and don't worry about the consequences.

Big deal if you reap what you sow,
So what if your actions have consequences?

Why hurry through today if you think it don't matter, and you really don't care where you go?
Why rush through life if you think nothing you do really matters and you have no purpose?

Hey you - you can't take it with you,
You can't bring your possessions with you after death.

Yeah, you - you gotta get it right now.
So you need to enjoy life while you're still alive.

It's a nervous, nervous world,
The world is full of anxiety.

Why worry?
There's no need to worry.

Let the world eat cake,
Let others indulge in their pleasures without interference.

Why hurry?
There's no need to rush.

Live for pleasure's sake,
Live only for the enjoyment of life.

Don't think, or we may come unglued,
Avoid deep thinking, as it can lead to mental breakdown.

Just drink 'til the good Earth's nuked.
Drink alcohol and enjoy life until the world ends.

Is it any wonder why we crash and burn?
Is it a surprise that our unhealthy lifestyle leads to negative consequences?

When will we ever learn?
When will we ever change our ways?

And they wind you up 'til the mainspring breaks and the tension beats like a drum,
Society puts pressure on you until it becomes unbearable.

So you bounce right back for another go 'round along the road to Hell they're on,
And then you recover and continue on the same path to destruction that society is on.

Party 'til the Earth is nuked.
Enjoy life without consideration for long-term consequences.

Everywhere we see the rise and fall of man,
We see people experience success and failure all around us.

It's a nervous, nervous, nervous world 'til he comes again.
The world will be anxious and uncertain until the second coming of Christ.

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