Personal Jesus
Tonéx & The Peculiar People Lyrics
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Well, well, well, well
Mm
You are my personal Jesus
Without you where would I be?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
If I must talk to the father
Ohhh
I don't know why you love me
Uh huh
In spite of what I do
Hey, hey
You're always thinking of me
Uh huh
I'll always think of you
Uh
So glad I know you (know you)
And I know of you
'Cause he's a friend of mine
I talk to you all the time
So glad I know you
No one above you
He always been by my side
And you're my personal, personal Jesus
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my personal Jesus
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my personal Jesus
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my personal Jesus
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Personal
You are my personal
You are my personal Jesus
(hey)
I love you more and more
(more and more)
If ever there is a problem (if ever there is a problem)
You always open the door
(i don't know why) I don't know why
(you love me) you love me
(in spite of what I do ohhhh) in spite of what I do
(you're always thinking of me) you're always thinking of me
Huh oh, oh, oh
(i'll always think of you) i'll always think of you
(so, so, so glad I know you) so glad I know you
(and I know of you) and I know of you
"Cause he's a friend of mine (he's a friend of mine)
I talk to you all the time (talk to you all the time)
So glad I know you (so glad i know ya)
No one above you (no one above ya)
You've always been by my side (hey, hey, hey)
And you're my (hey, hey, hey) personal, personal Jesus
(so glad I know you Jesus)
And I know of you
'Cause he's a friend of mine
I talk to you all the time (i talk to you)
So glad I know you (so glad)
No one above you (oh)
You've always been by my side (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah personal)
And you're my personal, personal Jesus (Jesus)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You're my personal Jesus
Oh, oh, oh
How much you want
I don't know why
Why you love me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause you're my personal Jesus
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hey
Hey, hey
You are my personal
(I can call on you, you're my personal Jesus)
Hey, hey
You are my personal
(Late in the midnight hour I can call on you yes I can)
Hey, hey
You are my personal
(you're my personal)
Hey, hey
You are my personal
You're my personal Jesus
The lyrics to "Personal Jesus" by Tonéx & The Peculiar People express a deep sense of spiritual connection and gratitude towards a higher power, here referred to as a personal Jesus. The song starts with a sense of realization and acknowledgement with the repetition of "Oh no, no yeah", which serves as a prelude to the profound declaration that follows. The repetition of "well, well, well, well" adds a contemplative tone, as if the singer is reflecting on the significance of this personal relationship with their faith.
The chorus, "You are my personal Jesus, without you where would I be?", sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges the importance of this divine presence in their life and expresses gratitude for being guided and supported. The idea of having to go through this personal Jesus to talk to the father reflects a belief in the intercessory role of this spiritual figure, emphasizing the close connection and reliance on this relationship for spiritual fulfillment.
The verses delve deeper into the emotional aspect of this connection, with lines such as "I don't know why you love me in spite of what I do." This reveals a sense of unworthiness and humility, juxtaposed with the overwhelming love and grace that they feel from their personal Jesus. The repeated assurance that this Jesus is always thinking of them and that they reciprocate this constant thought highlights a reciprocal and loving bond that brings comfort and reassurance.
The repetition of "You're my personal Jesus" throughout the song underscores the central theme of this personal relationship with the divine. The lyrics convey a sense of reliance, love, and trust in this presence that has always been by their side. The imagery of always being able to call on this personal Jesus, even in the midnight hour, conveys a sense of constant support and companionship in times of need. Overall, the song portrays a deep sense of faith, gratitude, and connection to a personal savior figure that provides strength and comfort in the singer's life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL GREEN, MABON HODGES, ANTHONY C. II WILLIAMS
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