nd work with Queen, while Edney later helped found the S. A. S. Band, and Peter Noone joined Miss World.
Biography by Geoff Orens
2)
The Cross (더 크로스) is a korean rock band formed in 2003.
Members:
- Lee Si-Ha (이시하), 29/10/1982 - Composition, back vocals, piano, guitar, leader
- Kim Kyeong-Hyeon (김경현), 02/08/1982 - Main vocals
Former members:
- Kim Hyeok-Keon (김혁건), 12/04/1982 – Main vocals
3)
The Cross is also a Traditional Metal/Progressive Metal band with one Demo called Metal From Above. It was reissued through Steel Legacy(333 LP and 1000 CD)in 2007.
4)
the CROSS is also a Japanese duo, which consists of Daisuke and ショーガ (Syo-ga).
Website: http://thecross.web.fc2.com/index.html (in Japanese)
5)
The Cross is doom metal band with black metal influences from Brazil
Old Men
The Cross Lyrics
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Those dry old men talk about love
You reduce God till he fits in your mind.
But you can't see colors when you're blind
When a man loves a man they can't be blessed
No problems with cars or weapons or the rest
But I think it's God's greatness you abuse
In your fancy dresses and your red shoes
I used to believe
But I will cease to grieve
You say you're men of prayer
But in fact I don't care
The days of those old men soon will be gone
You can't be right cause you say you can't be wrong
You really think you are the masters of faith
But you reduce God to a petty wraith
The words that only serve your power well
Mean, there is no heaven, there is only hell
We reserve the right to refuse following you
If love is not your answer, your silence will do
I used to believe
But I will cease to grieve
You say you're men of prayer
But in fact I don't care
The days of those old men soon will be gone
You can't be right cause you say you can't be wrong
You really think you are the masters of faith
But you reduce God to a petty wraith
The words that only serve your power well
Mean, there is no heaven, there is only hell
We reserve the right to refuse following you
If love is not your answer, your silence will do
I used to believe
But I will cease to grieve
You say you're men of prayer
But in fact I don't care
The lyrics of the song "Old Men" by The Cross are a critique of religious leaders who use religion as a means of control and power, rather than promoting love and acceptance. The lyrics suggest that these leaders "reduce God till he fits in your mind" and fail to see the beauty and diversity in the world, as evidenced by their condemnation of homosexuality. The song challenges the notion that these leaders are the "masters of faith", as they have twisted the message of love and acceptance that should be central to religious teachings.
The song also expresses a sense of disillusionment with religion, as the singer declares that they no longer believe and will "cease to grieve" over the loss of their faith. The lyrics suggest that religion has been used as a tool of oppression, rather than a source of comfort and hope, and that many people have been hurt as a result.
Overall, the song is a powerful critique of the abuses of religion, and a call for love and acceptance to be at the center of faith. It challenges the idea that religious leaders have the right to dictate morality and suggests that we all have the power to choose our own paths.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you speak the words of the Lord above
You claim that the words you speak are from God
Those dry old men talk about love
Old men talk about love and kindness
You reduce God till he fits in your mind.
You limit your concept of God to what you can understand
But you can't see colors when you're blind
You cannot see beyond your own limited perspective
When a man loves a man they can't be blessed
You believe that same-sex love is unacceptable to God
No problems with cars or weapons or the rest
You judge particular behaviors more harshly than others
But I think it's God's greatness you abuse
You use God's name to justify your own prejudices
In your fancy dresses and your red shoes
You put more value in external appearances than sincere faith
The days of those old men soon will be gone
Your narrow-minded thinking will no longer be the norm
You can't be right cause you say you can't be wrong
You are close-minded and refuse to consider alternate viewpoints
You really think you are the masters of faith
You believe you have exclusive knowledge of God and faith
But you reduce God to a petty wraith
You limit God's power and reduce Him to a small entity
The words that only serve your power well
You use religious language to gain control or authority
Mean, there is no heaven, there is only hell
You create a negative and oppressive environment for others
We reserve the right to refuse following you
We choose to follow love and compassion instead of your narrow-minded beliefs
If love is not your answer, your silence will do
Your silence will be preferred over spreading hate and bigotry
I used to believe
I used to believe in your words and teachings
But I will cease to grieve
But I will no longer be saddened by your bigotry
You say you're men of prayer
You claim to be spiritual leaders
But in fact I don't care
But in reality, I do not value or respect your opinions
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Robert Sonnleitner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Roger is the man! best drummer ever, fantastic voice, great song writer and on top of that - sexiest man on this planet.
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Tala Tess oh yeah!
@bertrammillbank5671
Stylish and a Classy album I remember buying this album in the sumer if 1990 from the now gerfunked Our Price for 11.99 loved it then and just as much now :-)
@thedarcbird
A true rock song
@goesjem
Your time is run Purin!!!!
@amanda2109114
Roger is somewhat unrated. His music is great!
@SamBriacatu
thumbs up hands up rock on yeah !
@marceloabelenda
The track I like the most from this album!
@xerofirol
Good begining!!
@tedkay_music
great