Unknown
Supertones Lyrics
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Livin' in the future, livin' in the past
I haven't always been in Christ
I know what you're goin' through, man
A couple of years ago I was just like you
Lookin' for answers, but lookin' to myself
Thinkin' that Christians just love Jesus for their health
I tried to be like God, but when I tried I failed
And every time I fail, and fail
I know I rail a nail straight into the cross of Jesus
Straight into the wrist of Jesus
And now it's 1996, a hard year to be a Godly man
It seems the more I speak The Word, the less they understand
You gotta know about Jesus
In Supertones's song "Unknown," the lyrics portray a message about the danger of living a life filled with negative influences and spiritual emptiness. The opening lines highlight how society has become obsessed with speed, and living in the future or past, causing us to lose focus on the present moment. The lyrics then express the personal struggle of the artist's past, where they sought answers in themselves rather than finding true fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
As the song progresses, the artist reflects on how they tried to be like God but failed repeatedly, leading to deep feelings of guilt and shame. Through these struggles, the artist recognizes how their actions were nailing Jesus to the cross, as their sins caused Him pain and suffering. Finally, the song concludes with a call to action, emphasizing the need to seek Jesus as the only answer to life's struggles.
Overall, "Unknown" is a powerful message that encourages listeners to reflect on their lives and seek Jesus as the only solution to their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Killin' ourselves faster than fast
We are destroying ourselves quickly without realizing it
Livin' in the future, livin' in the past
We are either focused too much on what is yet to come or held captive by what has already occurred
I haven't always been in Christ
There was a time when I was not a follower of Christ
I know what you're goin' through, man
I understand the struggles you are experiencing
A couple of years ago I was just like you
I was once in the same situation as you are now
Lookin' for answers, but lookin' to myself
I was searching for solutions, but I was relying on my own strength
Thinkin' that Christians just love Jesus for their health
I used to believe that Christians only followed Jesus because of the physical benefits it offered
But, I didn't know about Jesus
At the time, I did not have a true understanding of who Jesus was
I tried to be like God, but when I tried I failed
I attempted to be perfect, just like God, but I constantly fell short
And every time I fail, and fail
With each unsuccessful attempt I made to be perfect
I know I rail a nail straight into the cross of Jesus
I, in essence, place another nail into the cross of Jesus with my mistakes
Straight into the wrist of Jesus
The result of my shortcomings has a direct impact on how Jesus suffered
And now it's 1996, a hard year to be a Godly man
It is currently a difficult time to maintain Christ-like values
It seems the more I speak The Word, the less they understand
The more I discuss my faith, the less my message resonates with others
You gotta know about Jesus
It is crucial to have a true knowledge and understanding of Jesus in order to have hope and salvation
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: THE BANSHEES
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outtacloud80
Hardest song on the album top 5 all songs
Kris White
When did you get saved by Jesus? this is the song i listen too(the)most from the supertones for the name mentioned.
SkaMusicman777
When I was 4 :)
Jake Thomason
Not religious anymore, still love this song.
Kris White
Question:was that the age you knew sin,or was it that you believed that Jesus loves you? i have one memory of age 4,and it is of my old private school in Dallas,TX;1988.i forget my first time asking his forgiveness because ive asked so many times since then.forgive me?