The band has released two LPs (Getting By in 2007 and Humanity in 2011) and an EP (From the Inside in 2009).
Lament
Tim Be Told Lyrics
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You say You are kind
But the 'jealous part' seems to win all the time
If You're so mighty, why do you break
The weak and the weary, and see what they make
You say You're forgiving
That You'll not forsake
I try to find beauty in the mess that You made
But You just stayed angry and never forgave
Yes, I know You are great
But is a bad God better than none?
How much more will it take to undo the damage that You have done?
'Cause the wicked and wayward continue to thrive
And the martyrs continue giving their lives
Oh, the faithful never never survive
Oh, the faithful never never survive
You're the almighty, so I am afraid
You crushed me to pieces, then stole what I made
If hopeless delusion is a righteous man's fate
I don't know how much more I can take
Yes, I know You are great
But is a bad God better than none?
How much more will it take to undo the damage that You have done?
'Cause the wicked and wayward continue to thrive
And the martyrs continue giving their lives
Oh, the faithful never never survive
Oh, the faithful never never survive
God are You listening?
Please hear my cry
I don't really believe You're more cruel than You're kind
But I'm getting tired of repeating this line
That the faithful never survive
Yes, I know You are great
That You're a good God, and You are love
How much more will it take to undo the damage that I have done?
Please conquer these demons and the darkness inside
Shine Your light on this cold heart of mine
Maybe my faith will survive
Maybe my faith will survive
Maybe my faith will survive
You are love, You are love (acoustic version only)
The lyrics to Tim Be Told's song Lament speak to the inner turmoil and conflict that can arise when trying to reconcile the idea of a loving God with the harsh realities of life. The singer is struggling with the notion that God is both jealous and kind, forgiving and punishing. They question whether a bad God is better than no God at all, especially when the wicked and wayward seem to thrive while the faithful suffer and sometimes don't survive. The singer seems to be reaching out to God, asking for help to conquer the demons and darkness inside themselves and to shine light on their cold heart, in the hopes that their faith may survive.
The song Lament has a powerful message and speaks to the struggles that many people face when trying to make sense of the world and their place in it. The lyrics are emotional and raw, reflecting the turmoil that the singer is feeling. The song's acoustic version is particularly powerful, highlighting the vulnerability and sincerity of the lyrics. Overall, Lament is a thought-provoking and introspective work of art, offering a glimpse into the struggles of the human spirit and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You say You are jealous
You claim to be jealous
You say You are kind
You claim to be kind
But the 'jealous part' seems to win all the time
However, your jealousy always seems to prevail
If You're so mighty, why do you break
If you are as powerful as you claim, why do you harm others?
The weak and the weary, and see what they make
Specifically, why do you target the vulnerable and then leave them to face the consequences?
You say You're forgiving
You assert that you are forgiving
That You'll not forsake
You also promise not to abandon
But You punched me out when I made a mistake
Despite this, you still lashed out at me when I erred
I try to find beauty in the mess that You made
I attempt to locate and appreciate the value in the chaos and destruction that you have caused
But You just stayed angry and never forgave
Unfortunately, you only remained angry and never gave me the forgiveness that you promised
Yes, I know You are great
Admittedly, I recognize that you are indeed powerful
But is a bad God better than none?
However, is having a malevolent deity preferable to having no deity at all?
How much more will it take to undo the damage that You have done?
What more needs to happen in order to repair the harm that you have caused?
'Cause the wicked and wayward continue to thrive
The immoral and misguided still prosper despite your supposed divine intervention
And the martyrs continue giving their lives
Those who devote themselves to you continue sacrificing themselves despite no visible reward
Oh, the faithful never never survive
Sadly, those who remain loyal to you never seem to endure
You're the almighty, so I am afraid
As the all-powerful, I fear you
You crushed me to pieces, then stole what I made
You have destroyed me thoroughly and taken away all I have accomplished
If hopeless delusion is a righteous man's fate
If it is the destiny of the virtuous to be trapped in illusions of hope
I don't know how much more I can take
I am uncertain how much longer I can cope
God are You listening?
Are you paying attention, God?
Please hear my cry
Please take notice of my plea
I don't really believe You're more cruel than You're kind
I do not actually believe that you are more harsh than benevolent
But I'm getting tired of repeating this line
However, I am becoming weary of clinging to this assertion
That the faithful never survive
That those who stay committed to you never seem to make it through
That You're a good God, and You are love
That you are actually a benevolent deity full of love
Please conquer these demons and the darkness inside
I implore you to defeat both the demons outside me and the darkness within me
Shine Your light on this cold heart of mine
Allow me to feel the warmth of your brilliance and illuminate my frigid soul
Maybe my faith will survive
Possibly, my commitment to you may endure
Contributed by Lucas L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.