Saints
The Echos Lyrics
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Think your religion is a lie to keep my mouth shut
So I won't testify the crimes you're keeping score of
Why don't you throw me to the wolves? I thought you were one
You were standing there like an angry god
Counting out my sins just to cross them off
Saying that my tongue was too loud to trust
My dear, you're not so innocent
You're fooling Heaven's gates
So you won't have to change
You're no saint, you're no savior
Your revelations don't look nothing like the pictures
You read between the lines and don't stick to the scriptures
You only follow rules if others follow with you
That doesn't sound so holy only playing victim
You were standing there like an angry god
Counting out my sins just to cross them off
Saying that my tongue was too loud to trust
And that my blood couldn't keep you
My dear, you're not so innocent
You're fooling Heaven's gates
So you won't have to change
You're no saint, you're no savior
So keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
So keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
My dear, you're not so innocent
You're fooling Heaven's gates
So you won't have to change
You're no saint, you're no savior
The Echoes' song "Saints" is a powerful message that addresses religious hypocrisy and the corruption of power. The singer challenges the idea that religious leaders are always righteous by expressing her skepticism towards them. The lyrics suggest that some religious individuals may use their faith to cover up their wrongdoings and control others through fear.
The first verse addresses the singer's perception of religion as a tool used by those in authority to maintain control over others. She implies that the religious leaders who may be perpetrating crimes are keeping score of their transgressions and using religion to silence dissent. Her statement "throw me to the wolves" can be interpreted as a plea for them to act on their threats and be exposed for the frauds they are.
In the chorus, the singer criticizes those who deceive themselves and others by pretending to be morally superior while they continue to manipulate and exploit their followers. She accuses the hypocrites of being selfish and not wanting to change, thereby betraying the very principles they supposedly uphold. The repeated refrain of "you're no saint, you're no savior" drives home the message that these individuals do not deserve the adoration and respect they demand.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry but your story isn't adding up
The story that you're telling me is not making sense and is not adding up logically.
Think your religion is a lie to keep my mouth shut
I believe that your religion is not true and was invented to silence me.
So I won't testify the crimes you're keeping score of
I am afraid to speak out about the crimes that you have committed.
Why don't you throw me to the wolves? I thought you were one
I am surprised that you are not embracing the chance to hurt me, since you seem like a wolf.
You were standing there like an angry god
You were standing in a powerful position, making me feel small and helpless.
Counting out my sins just to cross them off
You were keeping track of my wrongdoings and relishing the opportunity to cancel them out.
Saying that my tongue was too loud to trust
You are telling me that I can't be trusted because I talk too much.
And that my blood couldn't keep you
Your hunger for power cannot be satiated by my blood or anything else I can offer.
My dear, you're not so innocent
You are not as blameless as you would have me believe.
You're fooling Heaven's gates
You are deceiving yourself and trying to trick the powers that be into thinking you are a good person.
So you won't have to change
You are pretending to be good so that you don't have to make any real changes to your behavior or beliefs.
You're no saint, you're no savior
You are not a holy person or a savior, and you can't save anyone.
Your revelations don't look nothing like the pictures
The way you interpret things is very different from what is commonly believed, portrayed, or expected.
You read between the lines and don't stick to the scriptures
You twist the meaning of what is written in the holy texts to fit your own agenda or beliefs.
You only follow rules if others follow with you
You only follow the rules when other people are also following them, instead of doing what is right regardless of what others are doing.
That doesn't sound so holy only playing victim
This behavior doesn't seem very saintly or pure - you're just pretending to be a victim to justify your actions.
So keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
I don't want to hear any more of your judgment - I am tired of it.
And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
I don't want to hear any more of your judgment - I am tired of it.
My dear, you're not so innocent
You are not as blameless as you would have me believe.
You're fooling Heaven's gates
You are deceiving yourself and trying to trick the powers that be into thinking you are a good person.
So you won't have to change
You are pretending to be good so that you don't have to make any real changes to your behavior or beliefs.
You're no saint, you're no savior
You are not a holy person or a savior, and you can't save anyone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexandra Norton, David Charles Snyder, Tal Levy
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Lyrics:
I'm sorry but your story isn't adding up
Think your religion is a lie to keep my mouth shut
So I won't testify the crimes you're keeping score of
Why don't you throw me to the wolves? I thought you were one
You were standing there like an angry god
Counting out my sins just to cross them off
Saying that my tongue was too loud to trust
And that my blood couldn't keep you
My dear, you're not so innocent
You're fooling Heaven's gates
So you won't have to change
You're no saint, you're no savior
Your revelations don't look nothing like the pictures
You read between the lines and don't stick to the scriptures
You only follow rules if others follow with you
That doesn't sound so holy only playing victim
You were standing there like an angry god
Counting out my sins just to cross them off
Saying that my tongue was too loud to trust
And that my blood couldn't keep you
My dear, you're not so innocent
You're fooling Heaven's gates
So you won't have to change
You're no saint, you're no savior
So keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
So keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
And keep your judgment for someone else, I've had enough
My dear, you're not so innocent
You're fooling Heaven's gates
So you won't have to change
You're no saint, you're no savior
@phonsenajan8655
I don't know why but I especially love the "My dear, you're not so innocent" part. Something about that line made it sound epic and dramatic as fuck
@alexmercer2084
True
@lutherdreemur3934
I can just See the battle between Statan and god in the background!
@mia6287
samee gurll
@ailikhaw5090
Same
@kazoo7886
OMG RIGHT
@jasmineluton2640
Youtube needs a love button, a like button just isn't enough.
@TheHellogs4444
The Favorites playlist + others. The algo/Youtube team uses addition to those as signals
@ketamynxx
We also need reacts just like facebook
@empress_mielle6744
YEA