Their music includes elements of country blues, Southern gospel, and other forms loosely grouped as Americana or alternative country. The Auto Club is sometimes labeled "country gothic" due to the juxtaposition of apocalyptic religious imagery with stories of alcohol, violence, and relationships gone awry. Jay Munly (often credited as "Munly") is also a key member of the current lineup of the band. In addition to contributing songwriting, vocals, and banjo, he also serves as a sidekick to Cessna on stage.
Other current and/or former members (in no particular order) include Rev. Dwight Pentacost, Ordy Garrison, Shane Trost, John Rumley, Frank Hauser, and Danny Pants (aka Daniel Jon Grandbois)
Jesus Christ
Slim Cessna's Auto Club Lyrics
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Did Jesus die for me?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did Jesus die for me?
May the devil take his hand from me?
May the devil take from me?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did my mother pray, pray for me?
Did she pray for me?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did Jesus die for me?
My heaven wait, wait for me?
I hear the church bells ring.
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did Jesus die for me?
Well did He die upon that tree?
Did Jesus die for me?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did Jesus die for me?
Did Jesus die to set me free?
Did Jesus die for me?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did Jesus die for me?
Well did He die upon that tree?
Did Jesus die for me?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
Did Jesus die for me?
The song "Jesus Christ" by Slim Cessna's Auto Club, embraces themes of faith, uncertainty, life, and death. The lyrics portray an individual who, in the midst of crossing over to the afterlife, questions the purpose of Jesus Christ's death. The repetition of the question "Did Jesus die for me?" is an intriguing expression of doubt, and uncertainty regarding the role that Christ played in the singer's life. The lines "May the devil take his hand from me, May the devil take from me" portrays a fear of the devil taking hold of the singer's soul as he crosses over to the afterlife.
As the song progresses, additional themes arise. In the lines "Did my mother pray, pray for me? Did she pray for me?" the singer questions the love of his mother and whether she prayed for him. This could be interpreted as regret and seeking reassurance that he will be accepted into heaven. The song's final lines "My heaven wait, wait for me? I hear the church bells ring" is a longing for heaven and, perhaps, a fear of the afterlife's uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Did Jesus die to set me free?
Did the act of Jesus' death on the cross serve as redemption for my sins and allow me to attain salvation?
Did Jesus die for me?
Was the biblical event of Jesus' crucifixion solely for the purpose of forgiving me of my sins and granting me eternal life?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
As I approach and face death, the unknown and foreboding 'stream' that leads to the afterlife.
May the devil take his hand from me?
Can the devil refrain from tempting me and leading me towards evil?
May the devil take from me?
Can I be rid of the influence and control that the devil has on me?
Did my mother pray, pray for me?
Was my mother able to seek divine intervention for my wellbeing and salvation?
My heaven wait, wait for me?
Will I be granted a place in heaven after my death, waiting there for my arrival?
I hear the church bells ring.
The sound of the church bells acts as a reminder or indication of the passing of time as well as events in the religious calendar.
Well did He die upon that tree?
Was Jesus truly crucified and died on the cross as told by the Bible?
Did Jesus die for me?
Was the biblical event of Jesus' crucifixion solely for the purpose of forgiving me of my sins and granting me eternal life?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
As I approach and face death, the unknown and foreboding 'stream' that leads to the afterlife.
Well did He die upon that tree?
Was Jesus truly crucified and died on the cross as told by the Bible?
Did Jesus die to set me free?
Did the act of Jesus' death on the cross serve as redemption for my sins and allow me to attain salvation?
Did Jesus die for me?
Was the biblical event of Jesus' crucifixion solely for the purpose of forgiving me of my sins and granting me eternal life?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
As I approach and face death, the unknown and foreboding 'stream' that leads to the afterlife.
Well did He die upon that tree?
Was Jesus truly crucified and died on the cross as told by the Bible?
Did Jesus die for me?
Was the biblical event of Jesus' crucifixion solely for the purpose of forgiving me of my sins and granting me eternal life?
As I cross that dark, that cold black stream
As I approach and face death, the unknown and foreboding 'stream' that leads to the afterlife.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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