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/
Reluctance
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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You don't really love,
Reluctance,
You act so tough.
Harden your heart, close your mind,
Ask yourself no questions,
Shut your ears, seal your lips,
Reluctance,
You say the strong survive,
Reluctance,
As if you never cry.
Given time, as everyone, you'll have to face the truth,
Insecure, inadequate in many things you do.
Oh, oh,
Reluctance,
You say the strong survive,
Reluctance,
As if you never cry.
You need love, you need love,
A love beyond this world,
God is love, the source of love,
The one love in this world,
You need love, you need love,
A love beyond this world,
God is love, the source of love,
The one love in this world.
Reluctance,
Reluctance,
Reluctance,
Reluctance,
(fade)
The song Reluctance by Resurrection Band speaks about a person who is hesitant and apprehensive in life. The singer addresses the personified figure of reluctance, highlighting how this person does not truly love and pretends to be tough. The lyrics suggest that reluctance is a defense mechanism, and advises the person to harden their heart, close their mind, refrain from questioning, and ignore their feelings in order to survive in this world.
However, the singer also acknowledges that reluctance cannot sustain indefinitely and eventually, everyone has to face the truth. Regardless of their hardened exterior, the person is insecure and inadequate in many things they do. The song also highlights that everyone needs love, a love beyond this world, and that God is the source of love that can fulfill this need. The song ends with the repetition of the word reluctance, possibly symbolizing the ongoing struggle of the person to let go of their defenses and embrace the love they need.
Line by Line Meaning
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
You don't really love,
You lack true love and compassion.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
You act so tough.
You put on a facade of strength and resiliency.
Harden your heart, close your mind,
Become emotionally numb and mentally closed-off.
Ask yourself no questions,
Avoid introspection and self-inquiry.
Shut your ears, seal your lips,
Refuse to listen or speak up.
Your life, full of objections.
You constantly resist and refuse to accept reality.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
You say the strong survive,
You believe that only those who are resilient and unfeeling can survive.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
As if you never cry.
As if you are never vulnerable or emotional.
Given time, as everyone, you'll have to face the truth,
Eventually, everyone has to confront reality.
Insecure, inadequate in many things you do.
You lack confidence and feel insufficient in various aspects of your life.
Oh, oh,
Expressing a sound of empathy or concern.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
You say the strong survive,
You believe that only those who are resilient and unfeeling can survive.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
As if you never cry.
As if you are never vulnerable or emotional.
You need love, you need love,
You require authentic, unconditional love.
A love beyond this world,
A love that is not of this earthly realm.
God is love, the source of love,
The divine is the essence and origin of all that is loving.
The one love in this world,
The only love that matters and endures in this world is from God.
You need love, you need love,
You require authentic, unconditional love.
A love beyond this world,
A love that is not of this earthly realm.
God is love, the source of love,
The divine is the essence and origin of all that is loving.
The one love in this world.
The only love that matters and endures in this world is from God.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Reluctance,
The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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