John the Revelator
The Forest Rangers Lyrics
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Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
You know God walked down in the cool of the day
Called Adam by his name
But he refused to answer
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
You know Christ had twelve apostles
And three he led away
He said, "Watch with me one hour,
'Till I go yonder and pray."
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Christ came on Easter morning
Mary and Martha came down to see
He said, "Go tell my disciples
To meet me in Galilee."
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
You know God walked down in the cool of the day
Called Adam by his name
But he refused to answer
Because he's naked and ashamed
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Tell me who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Wrote the book of the seven seals
The Forest Rangers’ song "John the Revelator" is a traditional blues tune that speaks about the foretold biblical revelation. John the Revelator, who wrote the Book of the Seven Seals, is the central figure of the song. The song highlights the power and presence of God, who is walking in the cool of the day, calling Adam by his name. However, Adam is fearful and ashamed of being naked and does not respond.
The song also praises Jesus Christ and his twelve apostles, with a particular focus on the three apostles he led away to pray. The song narrator reminds the listener of Christ’s resurrection on Easter morning and his call to his disciples in Galilee. The song ends with a refrain of telling us who is writing the Book of the Seven Seals, which reinforces the notion that John wrote the book of the same name.
The song is a powerful testament to the religious fervor that is inherent in traditional blues music. It speaks to the prophetic nature of John’s work, and the power of Christ and his apostles to spread the word of God. The song serves as a reminder of the religious roots of blues music and its enduring impact on popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's that writin'? John the Revelator
Asking about the author of the Book of Revelations
Wrote the book of the seven seals
Authored the prophetic Book of Revelations
You know God walked down in the cool of the day
Reference to God's appearance in the Garden of Eden
Called Adam by his name
Addressed Adam directly
But he refused to answer
Adam showed disobedience by ignoring God's call
Because he's naked and ashamed
Adam felt ashamed and inadequate in his nakedness
You know Christ had twelve apostles
Reference to Jesus' twelve disciples
And three he led away
Three disciples accompanied Jesus further than the others
He said, "Watch with me one hour, 'Till I go yonder and pray."
Jesus asked his disciples to keep watch while he prayed
Christ came on Easter morning
Reference to Jesus' resurrection
Mary and Martha came down to see
Reference to Mary and Martha's visit to Jesus' tomb
He said, "Go tell my disciples To meet me in Galilee."
Jesus instructed his followers to meet him in Galilee after his resurrection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WARREN HAYNES, MATTHEW ABTS, DANNY LOUIS, ANDY HESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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