Property Of Jesus
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
BOB DYLAN
- Property Of Jesus LyricsGo ahead and talk about him because he makes you doubt
Because he has denied himself the things that you can't live without
Laugh at him behind his back just like the others do
Remind him of what he used to be when he comes walkin' through
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
Stop your conversation when he passes on the street
Hope he falls upon himself, oh, won't that be sweet
Because he can't be exploited by superstition anymore
Because he can't be bribed or bought by the things that you adore
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
When the whip that's keeping you in line doesn't make him jump
Say he's hard of hearin', say that he's a chump
Say he's out of step with reality as you try to test his nerve
Because he doesn't pay no tribute to the king that you serve
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
Say that he's a loser 'cause he got no common sense
Because he don't increase his worth at someone else's expense
Because he's not afraid of trying, 'cause he don't look at you and smile
Because he doesn't tell you jokes or fairy tales, say he's got no style
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
You can laugh at salvation, you can play Olympic games
You think that when you rest at last you'll go back from where you came
But you've picked up quite a story and you've changed since the womb
What happened to the real you, you've been captured but by whom?
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
Because he has denied himself the things that you can't live without
Laugh at him behind his back just like the others do
Remind him of what he used to be when he comes walkin' through
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
Stop your conversation when he passes on the street
Hope he falls upon himself, oh, won't that be sweet
Because he can't be exploited by superstition anymore
Because he can't be bribed or bought by the things that you adore
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
When the whip that's keeping you in line doesn't make him jump
Say he's hard of hearin', say that he's a chump
Say he's out of step with reality as you try to test his nerve
Because he doesn't pay no tribute to the king that you serve
He's the property of Jesus
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
Say that he's a loser 'cause he got no common sense
Because he don't increase his worth at someone else's expense
Because he's not afraid of trying, 'cause he don't look at you and smile
Because he doesn't tell you jokes or fairy tales, say he's got no style
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
You can laugh at salvation, you can play Olympic games
You think that when you rest at last you'll go back from where you came
But you've picked up quite a story and you've changed since the womb
What happened to the real you, you've been captured but by whom?
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
He's the property of Jesus
Resent him to the bone
You got something better
You've got a heart of stone
Facts about Property Of Jesus
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Property Of Jesus is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on August 12, 1981 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Shot of Love" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, in Bob Dylan's 'Property of Jesus' the judgment and resentment from society towards people following different paths are criticized and the metaphor of being 'property of Jesus' is used to convey the idea of a life not dominated by worldly things but rather by faith, social norms or materialism. The song Property of Jesus mostly denotes the areas of social commentary, spirituality, reflection, empowerment and freedom. The lyrics at the same time focus on the areas of resentment and judgment and devotion to faith, materialism and superficiality as well as loss of authenticity. The text brings forth the themes of resentment, judgment and social exclusion that might be too hard for the younger audiences to bear, hence it could be rated PG-13. With references to superstition and exploitation being the mature themes in the lyrics, they may even be viewed as such. The language is not very impolite; however, the tone and subject matter combined imply a PG-13 rating.
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Property Of Jesus falls under the genre Rock.
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Property Of Jesus song length is 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
Who wrote Property Of Jesus lyrics?
Property Of Jesus is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Property Of Jesus released?
It is first released on August 12, 1981 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Shot of Love" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Property Of Jesus lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, in Bob Dylan's 'Property of Jesus' the judgment and resentment from society towards people following different paths are criticized and the metaphor of being 'property of Jesus' is used to convey the idea of a life not dominated by worldly things but rather by faith, social norms or materialism. The song Property of Jesus mostly denotes the areas of social commentary, spirituality, reflection, empowerment and freedom. The lyrics at the same time focus on the areas of resentment and judgment and devotion to faith, materialism and superficiality as well as loss of authenticity. The text brings forth the themes of resentment, judgment and social exclusion that might be too hard for the younger audiences to bear, hence it could be rated PG-13. With references to superstition and exploitation being the mature themes in the lyrics, they may even be viewed as such. The language is not very impolite; however, the tone and subject matter combined imply a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Property Of Jesus?
Property Of Jesus falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Property Of Jesus?
Property Of Jesus song length is 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by David K
Songwriter(s): Bob Dylan
Record Label(s): 1981 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Official lyrics by
Bob is pointing out that people who make fun of Christians are the ones who have a problem in the way they live.