Amazing myth, how it should rot
That caught a bird like me
I once was free, but now I’m not
Was great, but now can’t flee
T'was fable that showed...
My heart to fear
And religion succeed
How dreadful did that bring a tear
The hour I saw debris
Through many dangers, lies and snares…
We have a collapsed world
T’was fable that showed that we’re all doomed…
And delusion’s now unfurled
The truth has promised good to me…
The facts – my hope secures.
They were my shield and comfort be…
Not now as myth endures.
When we’ve been here a thousand years…
If we’re not yet done.
We’ve no less accomplished life
When this mess had first begun.
Amazing myth, how it should rot
That caught a bird like me
I once was free, but now I’m not
Was great, but now can’t flee
Thoughts? Any suggestions to make it clearer?
2007-08-24 07:33:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Question not directed at Christians.
2007-08-24 07:37:25 · update #1
It's not about hate and evil. It's the oppisite.
2007-08-24 07:40:29 · update #2
It's hilarious that many of you see me as dark and bitter. I love life and am a very nice person. (And I love the tune of the song - but the original words are horrid.) But I do see religion as the darkness of life progressing and religion needs to be stopped or else we're always be deluded.
2007-08-24 07:43:14 · update #3
So, any ways to fix up the writing? I think it's a little sloppy at parts.
2007-08-24 07:51:48 · update #4
"...And will you stop "religion" by violence when the other methods fail?"
No. Fighting fire with fire = disaster.
2007-08-24 08:06:29 · update #5
I try not to be rude on here,
but you seriously have a sad life if you're goal is to change a sweet and innocent song into a song about hate and evil.
2007-08-24 07:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by adrian♥ 6 · 12⤊ 5⤋
If you honestly wanted suggestions on making it stronger or clearer wouldn't you have used the poetry of lyrics section instead of r&s?
Have you ever read the fourth Narnia book... I have addopted Puddleglum's response to the green witch's taunts as my own personal take on religion. I KNOW that religion gives people hope, even though I KNOW that not everyone can be serving a true religion because many (all) conflict with each other.
Post it an Y!A poetry and I will give you suggestions for cleaning up the writing.
2007-08-24 14:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ozymandius 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't you have anything else to do?
You could try writing something good.
This is directed at Christians or towards the hope of atheist approving and liking you, which is it.
Try something good, instead of trying to sound so evil !!!
2007-08-24 14:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by lana s 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yeah, heres a thought... youre a sick, sad miserable soul.... its obvious you have NO LIGHT what so ever! youre just like every other atheist/agnostic, whatever yall like to label yourself. full of darkness and misery!! all i can do is pray for you, that GOD opens your eyes to the life of evil you are living, so you can repent, and avoid an eternity of suffering... how dare you take a hymn so sacred to peple who believe what is right, and defile it with your wickedness!!
what exactly is it about that song that bothers you?? maybe because it is truth?? that song has nothing but a positve message and has helped many people in hard times... again, i will pray for you.....sorry for whatever your parents or whoever did that made you so bitter.. but its time to be a big girl now and move on!
2007-08-24 14:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by heather b 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
From a non-christian point of view: don't quit your day job. Your song writing abilities leave something to be desired.
2007-08-24 14:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
You haven't heard Aretha Franklin sing it, have you? Lighten up and enjoy what others have to offer. You don't have to agree with the religion, but gospel singing and songs are amazing, unless you hate blues.
2007-08-24 14:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by jaicee 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
You wrote that? If you did, it's obvious you have some skill with the pen. However, I'd recommend putting it to more USEFUL ventures, like, oh, I don't know, ANYTHING but making fun of other peoples' beliefs?
I mean that most kindly. You're probably an excellent poet.
2007-08-24 14:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 6⤊ 4⤋
No i think your wrong, amazing grace has been an inspiration for many in hard times, it is not a myth, and it is truth. Allow God to come into your heart and see he is real. The myth is God is not real, this is a myth. His grace and love is amazing, so please my dear show respect to a great work of music
2007-08-24 14:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by Code 3 3 · 10⤊ 3⤋
I think it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written and perfectly suited to the bagpipes.
2007-08-24 14:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jesus gave His life for you. Now THAT is grace.
You're no different than the scoffers that spat on Him as He went to the cross. He loved them too.
2007-08-24 14:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by Wayne 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Amazing Grace was written by John Newton, a prolific Slave Trader.
He wrote the song after he was raped by the Captain of the ship he was on.
2007-08-24 14:40:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋