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/

The Wolfsong
Resurrection Band Lyrics

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I know the right things to say at just the right time,
I know the right people to be with and my phrases always rhyme,
Always rhyme.

I rarely make a mistake about the places I go,
From the clothes I wear to the curl in my hair, I'm all show,
Show.

Oh, I'm an actor, I polished all my lines,
I know how to take your every nickel and dime,
Impressions are lasting and so is my smile,
You could be my leading lady for awhile.

I've mastered all the right angles and the left ones too,
Oh, I'm a box office smash and the cash is my golden rule,
Sometimes I lose sight of what's real and what's only a lie,
But it's okay - I'll just...and straighten my tie.

Ooh, you'll know them by their love and by their fruit,
Not by pearly teeth, Mercedes, or fine suits,

Not by where they go or what they can afford,
Not by Jesus as their saviour, but as their Lord.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Wolfsong" by Resurrection Band focus on the idea of deception and false persona put up by someone in order to maintain their identity in the society. The singer of the song is self-aware of the fact that they have mastered the art of deception as they know the right things to say, the right people to be with, the right clothes to wear, and the right ways of impressing people. They are an actor and they have polished all their lines. They can take every penny of someone and make them believe in their acts. The singer is aware that the first impression is always lasting, and therefore they always maintain their charismatic smile, and they can make anyone their co-star for a while. The song, therefore, describes how we all put up a façade in the society that is based on materialistic possessions and shallow definitions of success.

The song then goes on to describe how Jesus Christ, in contrast, sees through the façade and doesn't judge people based on their possessions, but rather by their faith and love. The true identity of a person is not determined by their external appearances or possessions, but by the love and fruit that they bear. Therefore, the song is essentially a call to people to not get lost in the illusion of materialistic possessions and instead seek something deeper and more meaningful in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I know the right things to say at just the right time,
I am adept at manipulating conversations and responses to my benefit.

I know the right people to be with and my phrases always rhyme,
I am skilled at curating my relationships and conversations to fit my agenda.

I rarely make a mistake about the places I go,
I am calculated about where I spend my time and how I present myself.

From the clothes I wear to the curl in my hair, I'm all show,
My entire image is carefully crafted to impress and manipulate.

Oh, I'm an actor, I polished all my lines,
I am not genuine, but rather I am able to act out my desired persona.

I know how to take your every nickel and dime,
I am skilled at extracting money or resources from others.

Impressions are lasting and so is my smile,
My outward appearance and persona are key to manipulating and controlling others.

You could be my leading lady for awhile.
I am always on the lookout for someone new to control and manipulate.

I've mastered all the right angles and the left ones too,
I am skilled at navigating social situations and politics.

Oh, I'm a box office smash and the cash is my golden rule,
My ultimate goal is to accumulate wealth and power.

Sometimes I lose sight of what's real and what's only a lie,
At times, even I am unsure what is genuine and what is an act.

But it's okay - I'll just...and straighten my tie.
My ability to present a polished and composed image is always at the forefront of my mind.

Ooh, you'll know them by their love and by their fruit,
True character is revealed not by external presentation, but by actions and the fruit they bear.

Not by pearly teeth, Mercedes, or fine suits,
We should not be fooled by material wealth or external appearance.

Not by where they go or what they can afford,
Our true essence is not determined by our material possessions or our social status.

Not by Jesus as their saviour, but as their Lord.
Our faith should not be merely a label or affiliation, but a true commitment and devotion to following Jesus' teachings and example.

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