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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The Road
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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I thought that I had died
He flashed a winning smile
And I was shattered
No matter what he did
I never called his bid
He took me in his arms
That's all that mattered
Always the same
Different faces different names
It doesn't change
Just looking for someone to blame
Nobody fashions rules
For parasites and fools
I took the hand
That offered me disaster
But who can you believe
When all they do is leave
An' every tongue just seems
To wag a little faster
I've been a traveler
With joy and sorrow
A rooster crows
I am the builder of this road
The lyrics of Resurrection Band's song The Road explores the theme of reckless choices, deception, and the search for one's identity. The singer in the song finds himself alone and lost, having been swallowed alive by his own misfortune, and thinking he had no chance of coming back. He talks about how he met someone who flashed a winning smile, but little did he know he was going to be shattered. The person he met promised him the world, but he soon realized that he was only being used for his own benefits.
He becomes disillusioned with life and starts to lose faith in everything around him. The world around him seems to be out to get him and he can't help but think that he has been let down by everyone, especially given that he never called his own bidding. However, he finds solace in the arms of his lover, who seems to be the only one who truly understands him. He realizes that in this world, nothing ever changes, and people will continue to look for someone to blame for their own shortcomings.
The song echoes the pain that comes with bad choices and the confusion that often accompanies the search for one's true identity. It highlights the importance of being cautious about who we let into our lives as some people may promise us so much but offer nothing but disaster. The song leaves us with the understanding that in the end, all we truly have is ourselves and that we have the ability to shape our destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
It swallowed me alive
I was consumed and overwhelmed by something beyond my control
I thought that I had died
I felt like I had lost everything and was at the end of my rope
He flashed a winning smile
He presented himself confidently and with charm
And I was shattered
Despite his demeanor, his actions left me broken and disheartened
No matter what he did
Regardless of his behavior or actions
I never called his bid
I refused to give in or surrender to his influence
He took me in his arms
He offered me comfort and shelter, even if his motives were questionable
That's all that mattered
In that moment, feeling safe and secure was the most important thing to me
Always the same
No matter the circumstances or people involved, the pattern remains consistent
Different faces different names
The players may change, but the game and outcome do not
It doesn't change
The situation or experience remains constant
Just looking for someone to blame
Trying to find a reason or person to hold accountable for what has happened
Nobody fashions rules
There are no set guidelines or boundaries for those who deceive or take advantage of others
For parasites and fools
Those who exploit or manipulate others have no empathy or respect for their victims
I took the hand
I accepted the offer or help from someone who would ultimately harm me
That offered me disaster
The assistance or support I received only led to negative consequences or pain
But who can you believe
It's difficult to know who to trust or rely upon in a world where dishonesty is common
When all they do is leave
Many people, especially those with ulterior motives, will abandon you or let you down
An' every tongue just seems
Everyone, even those well-intentioned or honest, may contribute to the dissemination of misinformation or rumors
To wag a little faster
While some voices may be louder, more frequent, or more convincing, ultimately the truth may be hard to discern
I've been a traveler
I have journeyed through life, encountering both happiness and hardship
With joy and sorrow
Experiencing a diverse range of emotions and situations, both positive and negative
A rooster crows
A new day begins, full of possibilities and opportunities
I am the builder of this road
I have the power to shape my own path in life, through my decisions and actions
Contributed by Katherine F. 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"?