Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi B.D.!
Lyrically, while I come from the 'other side of the fence', I can well understand your anger/frustration. We can have a tendency to be hypocritical and judgemental (I say this pointing my finger at myself as well), and sometimes forget the main directive of 'love one another' / love is the greatest thing. Because the concept of sin plays a prominent part in the beliefs of Christians, I can see how it can lead to judgemental tones (and sometimes not just 'tones'!) I learned a number of years ago when hearing Prof. John Lennox of a principle that applies to everyone and to many circumstances, irrespective of belief system - you can't impose *your* truth on anyone - it has to be accepted. Too many have tried to impose truth - to disasterous consequences. However, I'd like to think that you and I have a lot in common - the imperative to do well by our fellow humans. I agree there is no monopoly on this principle by any one group. I heard an athiest say once, that from their perspective, the awe of understanding the marvel that they exist here and now in this age, and recognising all that has occured leading up to this time, can instil a motivation to honour this and live a good life, and allowing that goodness to spill over to those that share this planet. In this age, we need to do much more as individuals to find the common ground than looking for the differences. This is a good example of lyrics that spring out of passion of the writer, and can also evoke a range of responses in the listener.
Wow, thanks for taking the time to write this really detailed comment, Andrew.
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I pretty much agree with your comment.
And because I didn't mention it in my first post, it's not about Christianity in particular, but about believes in general.

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Musically, I thought this supported the content of the lyrics perfectly. The nature of the genre supports the message of frustration - at what you feel is being said by others, and trying to get your message across that there is no exclusivity on doing good. While I'm not a heavy metal listener (if this is what the genre is), you have used a number of devices which I need to consider in my own songwriting: the use of different textures; build up of layers esp. at the intro; a distinctive and catchy chorus; leaving air and gaps at times to allow greater impact of voice and other elements.
I think (but am not an expert) the genre is somewhere between Nu-Metal and Hard Rock (I think “melodic Nu-Metal” would describe it quite well), and while it's not to everyone's taste, I'm happy you listened to it and wrote a comment!

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