Jaded
Savannah Locke Lyrics
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Honestly, I get it, probably feel the same if it was my child
I don't know if it's me or them, but God, I
Can't breathe, this stress will kill me
Wish I never witnessed the corruption on the inside
Wish I never witnessed the corruption on the inside
I don't wanna be jaded
Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded
(Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded)
I don't wanna be jaded
But I think I'm lost and not who I'm meant to be
Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded
(Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded)
Another story broke about abusing God and feeling crushed
Decades later, pastors rich and famous, while a woman's hushed
I don't know if it's me or them, but God, I
Can't breathe, this stress will kill me
How do I live justice but remember you're the only judge?
I don't wanna be jaded
But I'm bearing wounds from the church of celebrity
Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded
(Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded)
I don't wanna be jaded
But I think I'm lost and not who I'm meant to be
Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded
(Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded)
Pain and grief are honest friends we need but don't want
I wish nothing bothered me and I could move on
What if we're lost?
Why is it my business if our system's held up by silent victims?
The song "Jaded" by Savannah Locke talks about her disillusionment with the church and its leaders. The song starts with her acknowledging her mother's concerns about her not attending church regularly. She then mentions witnessing the corruption from the inside, which has left her feeling suffocated and stressed. She wishes she hadn't seen the corruption, which has caused her to lose her faith in the institution that is supposed to stand for righteousness.
In the second verse, she talks about a recent scandal of abuse by church leaders and how the justice system seems to be broken, with the victims not being heard or provided with justice. She expresses her confusion about how to live justly while acknowledging that only God is the ultimate judge.
Savannah Locke's "Jaded" is a poignant reflection on the realities of the church and its leaders. It is a song that expresses the pain and disillusionment of a generation of people who have lost trust in the institutions that are supposed to guide them. Through her lyrics, Locke questions the role of these institutions and raises important questions about abuse, justice, and responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama's getting nervous 'cause I haven't been to church here in a while
My mother is anxious because I am not attending church regularly.
Honestly, I get it, probably feel the same if it was my child
I understand her concern and would probably feel the same if it were my child.
I don't know if it's me or them, but God, I
I am not sure if the problem is with me or the church, but it is causing me stress.
Can't breathe, this stress will kill me
I feel suffocated by this stress, which is taking a toll on my mental and physical health.
Wish I never witnessed the corruption on the inside
I regret seeing the corrupt activities that go on within the church.
I don't wanna be jaded
I don't want to become disillusioned and bitter.
But I'm bearing wounds from the church of celebrity
However, I am carrying scars from the actions of the celebrity pastors in the church.
Jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded, jaded
The feeling of disillusionment is overwhelming to the point of repetition.
I don't wanna be jaded
I don't want to lose faith in the church entirely.
But I think I'm lost and not who I'm meant to be
Despite this, I feel that I am unsure of my place and direction in the church.
Another story broke about abusing God and feeling crushed
Another story of wrongdoing in the church surfaced, and it has left me feeling devastated.
Decades later, pastors rich and famous, while a woman's hushed
After all these years, the pastors have become wealthy and famous, while their victim was silenced.
How do I live justice but remember you're the only judge?
I am struggling to find a way to seek justice in this situation while remembering that only God can judge.
Pain and grief are honest friends we need but don't want
Although we don't like it, grief and pain can be our honest companions in times of hardship.
I wish nothing bothered me and I could move on
At times, I wish that I could ignore these problems and move forward without them affecting me.
What if we're lost?
What if we, as a church, have gone astray?
Why is it my business if our system's held up by silent victims?
However, why is it not my business if our church's system is being upheld by the silence of the victims?
Writer(s): Savannah Locke
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