Personal Jesus
chateau pop Lyrics
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Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out reach out
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
"Personal Jesus" is a song by Chateau Pop that explores the concept of finding solace and support in an entity that can be personalized to one's specific needs, referred to as a "personal Jesus." The lyrics suggest that this personal Jesus is someone who listens to prayers and genuinely cares about the individual. The repeated line "Reach out and touch faith" emphasizes the belief that by connecting with this personal Jesus, one can find hope, comfort, and a sense of faith in a world that can feel lonely and unknown.
The song acknowledges the feeling of being alone and misunderstood, symbolized by the phrases "Feeling unknown" and "And you're all alone, flesh and bone." This loneliness is portrayed by being "by the telephone," suggesting a longing for connection and understanding. The lyrics propose that by reaching out by lifting up the receiver, one can find the personal Jesus they need, who will make them a believer and provide the support they seek.
Throughout the song, there is an appeal to surrender one's doubts and burdens to this personal Jesus. Lines like "Take second best, put me to the test" and "Things on your chest, you need to confess" suggest a willingness to open up and lay one's problems and desires at the feet of this personal Jesus. Furthermore, the line "I will deliver, you know I'm a forgiver" indicates that this entity is capable of forgiveness and providing redemption.
The repetition of the refrain "Reach out and touch faith" acts not only as a call to action but also as a rallying cry to find strength and belief by connecting with this personalized source of support. The overall message of the song conveys the importance of seeking and finding a personal connection with a higher power, to have someone who listens, cares, forgives, and makes one feel less alone in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Your own personal Jesus
Someone who provides comfort and guidance, tailored to you
Someone to hear your prayers
A person who listens and understands your deepest desires
Someone who cares
A person who genuinely shows concern and empathy
Feeling unknown
Experiencing a sense of isolation and being misunderstood
And you're all alone
In a state of solitude and disconnectedness
Flesh and bone
Being human, filled with emotions and vulnerabilities
By the telephone
Awaiting a call or connection
Lift up the receiver
Answer the phone, open yourself to communication
I'll make you a believer
I will inspire faith and conviction in you
Take second best
Settle for less than what you truly deserve
Put me to the test
Challenge my abilities and see for yourself
Things on your chest
The burdens and secrets you carry
You need to confess
You must admit or reveal your inner truths
I will deliver
I will provide relief and resolution
You know I'm a forgiver
You are aware of my capacity to grant forgiveness
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Your own personal Jesus
Someone who provides comfort and guidance, tailored to you
Someone to hear your prayers
A person who listens and understands your deepest desires
Someone who cares
A person who genuinely shows concern and empathy
Your own personal Jesus
Someone who provides comfort and guidance, tailored to you
Someone to hear your prayers
A person who listens and understands your deepest desires
Someone who's there
A person who is present and available
Feeling unknown
Experiencing a sense of isolation and being misunderstood
And you're all alone
In a state of solitude and disconnectedness
Flesh and bone
Being human, filled with emotions and vulnerabilities
By the telephone
Awaiting a call or connection
Lift up the receiver
Answer the phone, open yourself to communication
I'll make you a believer
I will inspire faith and conviction in you
I will deliver
I will provide relief and resolution
You know I'm a forgiver
You are aware of my capacity to grant forgiveness
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Your own personal Jesus
Someone who provides comfort and guidance, tailored to you
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Reach out reach out
Extend your reach, try to connect
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
Reach out and touch faith
Take action and embrace belief
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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