Jesusland
Ben Folds
Ben Folds
BEN FOLDS
- Jesusland LyricsTake a walk
out the gate you go and never stop
past all the stores and wig shops
quarter in a cup for every block
and watch the buildings grow
smaller as you go
Down the tracks
beautiful McMansions on a hill
that overlook a highway
with riverboat casinos and you still
have yet to see a soul
Jesusland
Jesusland
Town to town
broadcast to each house, they drop your name
but no one knows your face
Billboards quoting things you'd never say
you hang your head and pray
for Jesusland
Jesusland
Miles and miles
and the sun goin' down
Pulses glow
from their homes
You're not alone
Lights come on
as you lay your weary head on their lawn
Parking lots
cracked and growing grass you see it all
from offices to farms
crosses flying high above the malls
A longer walk
through Jesusland
Jesusland
out the gate you go and never stop
past all the stores and wig shops
quarter in a cup for every block
and watch the buildings grow
smaller as you go
Down the tracks
beautiful McMansions on a hill
that overlook a highway
with riverboat casinos and you still
have yet to see a soul
Jesusland
Jesusland
Town to town
broadcast to each house, they drop your name
but no one knows your face
Billboards quoting things you'd never say
for Jesusland
Jesusland
Miles and miles
and the sun goin' down
Pulses glow
from their homes
You're not alone
Lights come on
as you lay your weary head on their lawn
Parking lots
cracked and growing grass you see it all
from offices to farms
crosses flying high above the malls
A longer walk
through Jesusland
Jesusland
Facts about Jesusland
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Jesusland is written and performed by Ben Folds.
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It is first released on April 13, 2005 as part of Ben Folds's album "Songs for Silverman" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the track 'Jesusland' from Ben Folds tells the story of a path through various little towns, representing the conflicts and inconsistencies of present-day society. The text illustrates a quest for understanding and friendship in a place that is already overwhelmed by surface and commercialism, finally, it is about the desire for a more profound attachment to God in a territory where consumerism and religious symbols are inseparable. Jesusland lyrics mainly convey the message of social commentary, solitude, reflection, nostalgia and spirituality. The song also underlines the need for isolation and nonrecognition, the yearning for the spirit and the disparity between rich and poor. The lyrics touch upon some issues which might be unsuitable for children, like discussing social issues or mentioning audiences through religious imagery, yet they do not present any profanity, violence, or sexual content which would push the movie rating up.
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Jesusland falls under the genre Rock.
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Jesusland song length is 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote Jesusland lyrics?
Jesusland is written and performed by Ben Folds.
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When was Jesusland released?
It is first released on April 13, 2005 as part of Ben Folds's album "Songs for Silverman" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Jesusland lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the track 'Jesusland' from Ben Folds tells the story of a path through various little towns, representing the conflicts and inconsistencies of present-day society. The text illustrates a quest for understanding and friendship in a place that is already overwhelmed by surface and commercialism, finally, it is about the desire for a more profound attachment to God in a territory where consumerism and religious symbols are inseparable. Jesusland lyrics mainly convey the message of social commentary, solitude, reflection, nostalgia and spirituality. The song also underlines the need for isolation and nonrecognition, the yearning for the spirit and the disparity between rich and poor. The lyrics touch upon some issues which might be unsuitable for children, like discussing social issues or mentioning audiences through religious imagery, yet they do not present any profanity, violence, or sexual content which would push the movie rating up.
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Which genre is Jesusland?
Jesusland falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Jesusland?
Jesusland song length is 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Ben Folds
Record Label(s): 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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