Comments on Electric Thoughts: Odd things we sing 2 - Days of Elijah

I've heard it explained very well in 20s, so i...

2010-01-18T16:28:20.820Z

I've heard it explained very well in 20s, so it can be done!

But yes, I think we all have songs that we're uncomfortable with - whether that's because of ambiguity, cheesiness, the song doesn't reflect where we're at, or we're just not convinced of the truth of what we're singing.

I'm seriously tempted to lead one worship service one day and introduce with: "We're going to sing each song twice. The first time, just listen and take in the meaning. The second time through, please join in if and only if you can do so with integrity."

Perhaps I won't though - I think it would be more destructive than constructive! But I still think we could sometimes do with being a little more discerning about what comes out of our mouths.

"Since I became a Christian, I've stopped telling lies; I've started singing them."

:o)

I absolutely agree with the explaining thing, but ...

2010-01-17T23:53:50.025Z

I absolutely agree with the explaining thing, but think this would take more than 20 seconds to explain. And though I got what the song was trying to get at, I still feel extremely uncomfortable singing these lyrics 'in worship'.

Really well put. This song routinely gets a slaggi...

2010-01-08T23:09:09.250Z

Really well put. This song routinely gets a slagging and although I agree that R.Mark has made a bit of a mess of it I do think it is a sincere attempt to express those exact sentiments.

You also hit the nail on the head when you say:
But if you’re quibbling over a song like this because you think people might not understand, then take the time to learn what the writer meant, and take 20 seconds before you sing it to explain what it’s about. Everyone wins.

Great post thanks jo