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Finding GOD in "secular" music.

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Well, you're the first to make me break my rule about posting lyrics on a forum, but I have believed for a long time that Killswitch Engage, my favorite metal band is somewhat Christian inspired. I've looked it up on the Internet a few times to see if someone else ever thought of this, and lo and behold, a lot of people do. I know that there is at least one other person on this forum who knows who KsE is, and I'd bet that they'd agree -- although the band does not advertise themselves as Christian, and most Christians I know would think that I have a screw loose for mentioning it.

So on with the annoying posting of lyrics:

This is Absolution:

We will not die this way, in unification
They cannot break these chains of faith, yeah
Let them do their worst (let them do their worst)
Never slaves to iniquity

We will not die this way (this is absolution)
Death claims us no more (no more)
Do not grieve, end the suffering
We will live, live eternal

Will you take the stand amongst the dead?
Bury your fear, and hold fast to life

We will not die this way (this is absolution)
Death claims us no more (no more)
Do not grieve, end the suffering
We will live, live eternal

Anchor yourself to the foundation of everything you are
Believe you have just begun to live (to live)

Don't let the world deceive you
Don't let their words betray you
Don't let their lies deceive you
Let Them Do Their Worst

We will not die this way (This is absolution)
Death claims us no more (no more)
Do not grieve, end the suffering
We will live, live eternal

As someone who personally LOVES music in all forms, I can definitely say that I can find inspiration in a lot of things that aren't brand-name Christian. With music, it's more what it means to you personally, not so much what the musician's intentions were for it.

EDIT: BTW I'm going to go see one of my favorite local metal bands tonight, and although they aren't classified as Christian, and although most of their audience isn't, I'm going because their lyrics are thoughtful and mood elevating.
 
P.S you mentioned Seether -- have you heard/seen their cover of Careless Whisper yet? If you haven't, you better get on YouTube or last.fm.
 
Entropic_Prodigy said:
P.S you mentioned Seether -- have you heard/seen their cover of Careless Whisper yet? If you haven't, you better get on YouTube or last.fm.
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Yes I have and it's great! It takes an amazing band to pull off a cover of a Wham! song. BTW I agree with you about killswitch great band great lyrics.
 
Entropic_Prodigy said:
I know that there is at least one other person on this forum who knows who KsE is, and I'd bet that they'd agree -- although the band does not advertise themselves as Christian, and most Christians I know would think that I have a screw loose for mentioning it.
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:yes You're right, I agree with you. They're not officially a "Christion band", but the lead singer is and IMO it shows in the music they produce.

MISFIT said:
Seether - "Rise Above This" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO2nqcN3EGg
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:confused Once again, you're taste in music is faultless. :thumb I have several of their CD's.......this is getting scary :lol
 
What, KsE? :naughty nooooo....it's the music of the Devil!!!! :rolling
 
Ok, so it's not exactly secular, it's country. :D But it's a great song.

[youtube:1o3yxy5e]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FdB5Adws78&playnext_from=PL&feature=PlayList&p=5B76D421A74D77BE&playnext=1&index=2[/youtube:1o3yxy5e]
 
MISFIT said:
Many songs can be inspiring not just those from the "Christian" genres. I for one have found GOD's presence and inspiration in many "secular" songs. I would love to know of some that have made you feel the presence of GOD too. Here are two songs that have been a inspiration to me.


Seether - "Rise Above This" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO2nqcN3EGg

Papa Roach-"Lifeline" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cov-bziZyz8
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Kansas' "The Wall" falls into this category for me. :shades
 
Entropic_Prodigy said:
Well, you're the first to make me break my rule about posting lyrics on a forum, but I have believed for a long time that Killswitch Engage, my favorite metal band is somewhat Christian inspired. I've looked it up on the Internet a few times to see if someone else ever thought of this, and lo and behold, a lot of people do. I know that there is at least one other person on this forum who knows who KsE is, and I'd bet that they'd agree -- although the band does not advertise themselves as Christian, and most Christians I know would think that I have a screw loose for mentioning it.

So on with the annoying posting of lyrics:

This is Absolution:

We will not die this way, in unification
They cannot break these chains of faith, yeah
Let them do their worst (let them do their worst)
Never slaves to iniquity

We will not die this way (this is absolution)
Death claims us no more (no more)
Do not grieve, end the suffering
We will live, live eternal

Will you take the stand amongst the dead?
Bury your fear, and hold fast to life

We will not die this way (this is absolution)
Death claims us no more (no more)
Do not grieve, end the suffering
We will live, live eternal

Anchor yourself to the foundation of everything you are
Believe you have just begun to live (to live)

Don't let the world deceive you
Don't let their words betray you
Don't let their lies deceive you
Let Them Do Their Worst

We will not die this way (This is absolution)
Death claims us no more (no more)
Do not grieve, end the suffering
We will live, live eternal

As someone who personally LOVES music in all forms, I can definitely say that I can find inspiration in a lot of things that aren't brand-name Christian. With music, it's more what it means to you personally, not so much what the musician's intentions were for it.

EDIT: BTW I'm going to go see one of my favorite local metal bands tonight, and although they aren't classified as Christian, and although most of their audience isn't, I'm going because their lyrics are thoughtful and mood elevating.
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At least two, you mean. :-) :salute
 
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