Jesus Is God
Scarecrow & Tinmen Lyrics

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If I told you what to do
The direction you must choose
Would you think I was crazy
But if I told you that you might
Find the answer to this life
Would you think I was crazy
You ride the roller coaster
You ride it all along the way

Chorus
Jesus is God - so don't you take Him lightly, no
Why don't you believe
Jesus is God - we're saying that He is, no we never did say that He might be God
Why don't you believe

All the answers in your head
From the stories you've been fed
You'd think you were crazy
Take the truth that you have known
From the seed that has been sewn
You'll know you're not crazy
You ride the roller coaster
You ride it all along the way

Chorus
Jesus is God - so don't you take Him lightly, no
Why don't you believe

Jesus is God - we're saying that He is, no we never did say that He might be God
Why don't you believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scarecrow & Tinmen's song, "Jesus Is God," seem to be a call to the listener to consider the possibility that Jesus is indeed God, and to not dismiss this idea as crazy. The first verse questions whether the listener would think the singer was crazy if they were given guidance and direction in life, but that if the same advice led to finding answers and fulfillment, it wouldn't be considered crazy. This suggests that the singer believes that Jesus is the right way to live life and find meaning. The chorus then emphasizes the message that Jesus is God and that they are not just suggesting that he might be, but rather stating it as a fact. The repetition of the phrase "Why don't you believe" suggests that the singer is frustrated with those who reject this message, calling on them to consider it seriously.

The second verse continues to encourage the listener to take the truths they have been taught and understand that they are not crazy for believing in them. The rollercoaster metaphor may refer to the ups and downs of life and the various beliefs and experiences that one may encounter. The conclusion seems to reinforce the idea that believing in Jesus as God is the right way to find truth and fulfillment, and that the listener is not crazy for considering this possibility.

Line by Line Meaning

If I told you what to do
If I gave you guidance and direction

The direction you must choose
The path you must take in life

Would you think I was crazy
Would you consider me insane or foolish

But if I told you that you might
But, what if I suggested that you possibly

Find the answer to this life
Could discover the solution to this existence

Would you think I was crazy
Would you still question my sanity

You ride the roller coaster
You experience the ups and downs of life

You ride it all along the way
You continue to persevere through it all

Chorus

Jesus is God - so don't you take Him lightly, no
Jesus is the divine incarnation of God, so don't dismiss or underestimate Him

Why don't you believe
Why don't you have faith in this truth

Jesus is God - we're saying that He is, no we never did say that He might be God
We're boldly affirming that Jesus is God, not suggesting that He possibly could be

Why don't you believe
Why don't you accept and trust in this fact

All the answers in your head
You already possess the solutions within yourself

From the stories you've been fed
From the teachings and narratives you've been taught

You'd think you were crazy
You might question your own understanding and judgment

Take the truth that you have known
Embrace and accept the knowledge you possess

From the seed that has been sewn
From the initial teachings and lessons that have been imparted

You'll know you're not crazy
You'll realize your thinking is sound and logical

Chorus

Jesus is God - so don't you take Him lightly, no
Jesus is the divine incarnation of God, so don't dismiss or underestimate Him

Why don't you believe
Why don't you have faith in this truth

Jesus is God - we're saying that He is, no we never did say that He might be God
We're boldly affirming that Jesus is God, not suggesting that He possibly could be

Why don't you believe
Why don't you accept and trust in this fact

Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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