Portrait
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They made you the enemy
(Christ-Jah flesh; Christ-Light within; Christ-Beginning and the end)
Taken something so beautiful
Painted a new picture that makes me sick
(Christ-Witness; Christ-Living one; Christ-First and the last)
Feed our minds confusion
Sweeten the taste of pollution
[Chorus]
Some people call you Father
Maybe you should set me free
These people hate each other
But you've always been there for me
I refuse to be like you
Without life, caving in
(Christ-Jah flesh; Christ-Light within; Christ-Beginning and the end)
I surrender, giving up all that is me
Yielding to you
(Christ-Witness; Christ-Living one; Christ-First and the last)
Shape me in my brokeness
Empower me forever
(Christ-Word life; Christ-Ressurect; Christ-Everlasting Jah)
[Chorus]
I know you will complete this work started in me
I need you more than ever now that I know who you are
I know you will complete this work started in me
I need you more than ever now that I've come so far
P.O.D.'s song "Portrait" is a powerful and poignant reflection on the nature of identity and faith. The lyrics speak to the ways in which people can be twisted and distorted by societal and cultural forces, and how these distortions can lead to confusion, disillusionment, and pain. At the same time, the song celebrates the transformative power of a strong spiritual connection and the ways in which faith can bring hope, healing, and renewal.
The opening lines, "You're not who they say you are / They made you the enemy," set the stage for the song's exploration of the ways in which societal labels and cultural expectations can obscure and distort our true identities. The reference to "Christ-Jah flesh," "Christ-Light within," and "Christ-Beginning and the end" underscore the idea that our fundamental nature is often hidden or obscured by external forces, but that there is a deeper spiritual reality that transcends these limitations and offers hope and redemption.
The chorus of the song speaks to the ways in which faith can provide a sense of grounding and stability amid the chaos and confusion of the world. The line "Some people call you Father / Maybe you should set me free" suggests that faith can be a powerful tool for liberation and liberation from the harmful societal and cultural labels that hold us back.
Overall, "Portrait" is a powerful reminder of the importance of grounding ourselves in our true identities and seeking out spiritual connection as a way to find hope, healing, and renewal in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not who they say you are
They have falsely portrayed Christ as the enemy.
They made you the enemy
Christ is not someone to be feared but rather celebrated.
Taken something so beautiful
Christ represents beauty and goodness in the world.
Painted a new picture that makes me sick
The false portrayal of Christ is detestable and untrue.
Feed our minds confusion
There are efforts to cloud people's minds and lead them astray from the truth.
Sweeten the taste of pollution
Even those who promote falsities try to make them appealing or try to gloss over the harm they cause.
[Chorus] Some people call you Father Maybe you should set me free These people hate each other But you've always been there for me
In the midst of chaos, Christ remains a constant and loving presence.
I refuse to be like you
I reject the false portrayal of Christ and those who spread it.
Without life, caving in
Without Christ, one's life is meaningless and can feel overwhelming or hopeless.
I surrender, giving up all that is me
By submitting to Christ, one relinquishes their own selfish desires and allows Christ to work within them.
Yielding to you
Accepting Christ and allowing Him to lead your life.
Shape me in my brokeness
Christ has the power to heal and transform us, even in our most broken states.
Empower me forever
Christ provides lasting strength and support for those who believe in Him.
[Chorus]
The constancy of Christ's love in contrast to the turmoil of the world is restated.
I know you will complete this work started in me
By following Christ, one can trust that He will continue to work within them and help them grow.
I need you more than ever now that I know who you are
By truly understanding and accepting Christ's teachings, one realizes how much they need His guidance and support.
I know you will complete this work started in me
Reiterating the belief in Christ's continuing work in one's life.
I need you more than ever now that I've come so far
Even when we have made progress, we still need Christ's strength and guidance to continue on our journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Andrew Davidson, MICHAEL ABEL-LARSEN, NOAH BERNARDO, PAUL SANDOVAL, MARK DANIELS, MARCOS CURIEL
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