CREEP (*acoustic) By Radiohead
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June 28, 2008
No, it's not a Christian artist and it's not even directly about God, but this is a great song in order to get into the head of the past couple blogs regarding our need for love and our fear of rejection. This song reveals many a person's sense of self-loathing and lack of belonging.
CREEP by Radiohead
When you were here before
Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so very special
But I'm a creep
I'm a wierdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here!
I don't care if it hurts
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so very special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a wierdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here, ohhh, ohhh
She's running out the door
She's running out
She run run run run run run
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so very special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a wierdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
Now imagine Jesus meeting this singer face to face. Imagine if he got who Jesus was and what Jesus is really about and if this guy saw into the heart of God. And imagine if he trusted Jesus for the grace that God offers him. And imagine Jesus speaking to his receptive heart, affirming God's love to him and God's choice of him, and affirming his identity as a child and friend of God, forever holy and chosen, beloved and free.
Imagine people like this, who are everywhere, meeting Christ in us.
*If you listen to this song, it's a great song, but make sure you listen to the acoustic version; many of you, like me, will not appreciate the lyrics on the other version.
Are you a church pastor? Here's the ACOUSTIC version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsHKoJM8uv8
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Jesus came exactly for the songwriter. I was at one time the songwriter, before I found the love, grace and purpose in Christ Jesus. I think one of our difficulties is that we forget the day of our salvation, and from what we have been delivered. Possibly because it was a process, or you grew up in the church or it was not "eventful." YET, when GOD Almighty transforms anyone from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light there are heavenly fireworks, rejoicing, and much partying. It is a HUGE VICTORY. You are worth it. You are a child of the King! For those of us that need some reminding about what the bible does say about who we were here are a few exerpts: Romans 1:18-32 oh that will do...Blessings to you all in the Lord Jesus Christ may you know the depth of his love for you today, and if you are struggling may you dupe the devil and his lies and connect with another believer for that is when their is power." 'A cord of three strands is not easily broken'
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Thanks for the thoughtful cultural interaction!
I got to spend some time in the Pioneer Valley right before (I think) you arrived. I really enjoy your blog posts.
Cheers!
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Good thought, Jesus did come for everyone and the day that more people grasp incarnational living will be the day people embrace theology as a part of how we live and not just how we think or reason...
Also, Anberlin covers creep on their lost songs cd, they do an acoustic version... pretty darn cool...
Oh yeah, go J.E.
doulos,
drew
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