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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You Get What You Choose
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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and where are we going,
and who really cares?
A trip to the moon,
a tryst in the desert,
we fall down the stairs.
it's up to you,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
You get what you choose.
Moses to Paul,
Samson to Delilah;
it's all the same,
You sell out
or you put out,
and it ain't no game,
Scars on our hearts,
mud on our faces
on network TV,
A passion for success,
a love affair with money,
It's time to get on our knees.
Somebody wins and somebody loses;
it's up to you,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
You get what you choose.
All the talk in the world;
it don't mean nothing,
Even when intentions are good,
God sent his Son to make us be honest,
Not just to make us feel good,
Nothing is worse, being a self-centred liar;
And sometimes that's me and you,
But for everyone involved, we gotta change,
that the world can know He is the truth.
Somebody wins and somebody loses;
it's up to you,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
You get what you choose,
Somebody wins and somebody loses;
it's up to you,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
You get what you choose,
Somebody wins and somebody loses;
it's up to you,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
You get what you choose.
The lyrics of Resurrection Band's "You Get What You Choose" speak to the power of personal agency in shaping one's destiny and the moral responsibility to choose wisely. The song opens with a reflection on the past, present, and future, posing the existential question of who really cares. The imagery of a trip to the moon and a tryst in the desert suggests the pursuit of adventure and passion, but also the unpredictability of life, as symbolized by falling down the stairs. The chorus emphasizes the importance of individual choice in determining outcomes, with someone winning and someone losing and someone being a fool or a fighter depending on the decision made.
The second verse evokes biblical figures, from Moses to Paul, and Samson to Delilah, suggesting that the struggles and choices of the present are not so different from those of the past. The language of selling out or putting out and the reference to scars on the heart and mud on the face suggest the trade-offs and compromises that may result from choices made, but also the possibility of redemption and forgiveness symbolized by getting on our knees. The third verse introduces the idea of good intentions not being enough and the need for honesty and truth, embodied in the figure of God's Son. The final repetition of the chorus underscores the theme of personal responsibility and the idea that the choices we make ultimately shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have we been,
Reflecting on our past experiences,
and where are we going,
Wondering about our future plans,
and who really cares?
Questioning if anyone truly cares about our journey.
A trip to the moon,
Embarking on an impossible dream,
a tryst in the desert,
Engaging in reckless behavior,
we fall down the stairs.
Experiencing disastrous consequences.
Somebody wins and somebody loses;
Life is full of victories and defeats,
it's up to you,
You have the power to choose your outcome,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
Some people give up easily, while others fight harder,
You get what you choose.
Your choices determine your fate.
Moses to Paul,
Referencing historical figures,
Samson to Delilah;
Referencing a famous story about betrayal,
it's all the same,
These stories all have similar themes.
You sell out
Sacrificing your values and principles for personal gain,
or you put out,
Giving your all and working hard,
and it ain't no game,
This is serious, real-life decisions.
Scars on our hearts,
Emotional pain from past experiences,
mud on our faces
Physical and emotional struggles that we face,
on network TV,
Publically airing our problems for attention.
A passion for success,
Valuing success over everything else,
a love affair with money,
Obsessing over wealth and possessions,
It's time to get on our knees.
It's time to humbly seek guidance from a higher power.
All the talk in the world;
Words alone mean nothing,
it don't mean nothing,
Actions speak louder than words,
Even when intentions are good,
Even with good intentions,
God sent his Son to make us be honest,
God's purpose was to teach us honesty and integrity,
Not just to make us feel good,
Not just to make us happy,
Nothing is worse, being a self-centred liar;
Nothing is worse than being dishonest and selfish,
And sometimes that's me and you,
Admitting that we all fall short,
But for everyone involved, we gotta change,
For the sake of everyone, we must change,
that the world can know He is the truth.
So that others can see the truth in God.
Somebody wins and somebody loses;
Reiterating that life is full of victories and defeats,
it's up to you,
Restating that our choices determine our outcome,
Someone's a fool and someone is a fighter,
Repeating that some give up while others persevere,
You get what you choose.
Emphasizing that we are in control of our fate.
Contributed by Aaron C. 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"?