Foolishness
Tree63 Lyrics
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As the only way to end my misery?
What kind of thinking made the way to heaven hard
A crooked journey down a straight and narrow path?
How can I make sense of this?
I am living in God's foolishness
All the money and the power
Defeated by foolishness
Foolish things shame the kings
Foolish, foolish, foolishness, foolish
Yeah, foolish, foolish, foolishness, foolish
What wisdom puts a prophet in a desert place
Nobody to hear a single word he says?
What wisdom brings reward from suffering
Where if I wanna win I have to lose everything?
How can I make sense of this?
I am living in God's foolishness
All the money and the power
And the cleverness of this world
Defeated by foolishness
Foolish things shame the kings
Foolish, foolish, foolishness, foolish
Oh, foolish, foolish, foolishness, foolish
Cool water from a rock, salvation from a Nazarene
Dethroned for the unloved, a cross in the heart of God
Yeah, how can I make sense of this?
I reasoned myself to death but I was saved by foolishness
All my big ideas made such a mess
But I'm clean now, saved from foolishness
Foolish things made a king from a fool
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah, how can I make sense of this, sense of this, yeah?
Oh, how can I make sense of this?
Oh my God, it's foolishness
Oh, how can I make sense of this?
Oh my God, it's foolishness
Foolish things made a king from a fool
The lyrics to Tree63's "Foolishness" explore the idea of faith and redemption through the lens of what seems foolish to the world. The song evokes a deep sense of irony and a challenge to conventional wisdom. The first verse asks what kind of wisdom crucifies a man on a tree, yet that is the only thing that can end his misery. The second verse talks about what wisdom puts a prophet in a desert place where nobody listens to him, yet rewards him for his suffering. Both verses contrast the foolishness of the world with the inexplicable wisdom of God.
The chorus, "I am living in God's foolishness," is both a statement of acceptance and a challenge to the listener. The song argues that the world's values of money, power, and cleverness are ultimately defeated by foolishness, and that foolish things will shame the kings. This message is reinforced by the bridge, which brings up the biblical story of cool water from a rock and salvation from a Nazarene, both examples of how God's wisdom defies conventional wisdom.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has reached a level of understanding that transcends conventional wisdom. Through faith, the singer has been "saved from foolishness," and has come to see that "foolish things made a king from a fool." The song is ultimately a call to embrace God's wisdom and reject the conventional wisdom of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
What wisdom hangs a man up on a tree
Why is the only way for me to be saved from misery by being hung on a tree?
As the only way to end my misery?
Why is this the only way for me to be saved?
What kind of thinking made the way to heaven hard
What kind of thinking made the journey to heaven so difficult?
A crooked journey down a straight and narrow path?
Why is my journey to heaven so complicated, even though the path is supposed to be simple?
How can I make sense of this?
How can I understand these confusing and difficult circumstances in my life?
I am living in God's foolishness
I am embracing a way of life that may seem foolish to others, but which I believe is the right path for me.
All the money and the power
Even those with wealth and influence are powerless in the face of the ultimate truth.
And the cleverness of this world
The world may be full of cleverness and intelligence, but it can't compete with the wisdom of God.
Defeated by foolishness
All the intelligence and power in the world is no match for the simplicity and truth of God's wisdom.
Foolish things shame the kings
Even powerful and influential people can be humbled and taught by the simple and humble wisdom of God.
What wisdom puts a prophet in a desert place
Why would God send a prophet to a place where their message might not be heard?
Nobody to hear a single word he says?
Why would God send a prophet to a place where their message won't be heard or understood by anyone?
What wisdom brings reward from suffering
Why would there be a reward for suffering or hardship in life?
Where if I wanna win I have to lose everything?
Why would my path to success require me to give up everything I have?
Cool water from a rock, salvation from a Nazarene
God can provide unexpected and miraculous solutions to problems, such as water from a rock, or salvation through a humble Nazarene.
Dethroned for the unloved, a cross in the heart of God
Jesus was dethroned and gave his life for people who didn't love him, but this sacrifice was a deep expression of God's love.
I reasoned myself to death but I was saved by foolishness
My intellectual pursuits and worldly ambitions led nowhere, but embracing a path that may seem foolish to others brought me true fulfillment and salvation.
All my big ideas made such a mess
My attempts to find meaning and purpose through worldly pursuits only led to confusion and chaos in my life.
But I'm clean now, saved from foolishness
Embracing a simple and humble path has brought me clarity, cleanliness, and salvation.
Foolish things made a king from a fool
By embracing simple and humble wisdom, even a person who might have been considered a fool in worldly terms can become a king in God's eyes.
Oh, how can I make sense of this?
The confusion and mystery of life and God's ways can be overwhelming and difficult to understand.
Oh my God, it's foolishness
The simple and humble path of God's wisdom may seem foolish to the world, but it is the true and correct path to follow.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: JOHN ELLIS
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