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Ever hear an unbeat song with very depressing lyrics?
Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics, Norman Greenbaum
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Norman Greenbaum's, "Spirit In The Sky"
The Lyrics:
Going up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when
I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
That's where I'm gonna go when
I die (when I die)
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Why:
This song is about jesus and is upbeat and peppy but the lyrics are just downright depressing as hell. I'm surprised nobody mentioned this song at all. :)
Submitted by: Celeste
Norman Greenbaum's, "Spirit In The Sky"
The Lyrics:
Never been a sinner, I never sinned
I have a friend in Jesus.
I have a friend in Jesus.
Why:
A lot of listeners have mistakingly believed that this was a Christian worship song. In fact, it was mocking Hare Krishnas and other Christian fundamentalists. This line is a dead givaway in saying that, to a fundamentalist, Jesus can only be friends with followers "who have never sinned" in their entire life, as opposed to the common Christian belief that one is born a sinner and is "made perfect" by the body and blood of Christ.
Submitted by: Steven
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