Born again Christian John Newton wrote the song at the height of his slave trading career.
Whether sung or played only with a single instrument. Why does it give you such a passionate reaction.
Is it because it speaks to you in such an honest way? Or is it because everyone has skeletons in their closet and can relate to the need to seek and receive forgiveness?
What does Amazing Grace mean to you? Does it give you the same passionate reaction?
2007-10-15 22:06:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I have nothing against that particular song..the words are beautiful...its just that the tune is so slow and sad that you're bound to think back about something so sad deep within yourself....actually i really dont know why they play this at funerals...
For me..amazing grace ..the song..is kinda like a reality check...tells you not to forget your roots..no one person is greater than another..everyone is equal..God is the highest power...That is what the song means to me..
2007-10-15 22:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by mysteryprincess_23 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Near the end of Brazil, when Sam finds himself in the Information Retrieval torture room and realizes his friend Jack is the man behind the mask. He begs Jack not to hurt him and Jack says: "Shut up! This is a professional relationship!"
2016-05-22 22:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same. I am Christian though and know that somewhere God is watching us and what we are doing and we have to give account when we are nearing death. It gives me the reminder that time is short
2007-10-15 22:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I get what you mean, it's just a very honest song, I find it more peaceful though.
2007-10-15 22:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the ultimate worship song, it reflects the relationship i have with God, that i may be a sinner but with his grace, i am healed, cleaned, and saved.
2007-10-15 22:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because anybody who has felt lost can relate to it.
2007-10-15 22:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the song they played at my Granma's funeral .
2007-10-15 22:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by I was here 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ONLY EVER HEARD IT AT A FUNERAL. MY GRANDPA'S WHEN I WAS 9. IT DOES GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS STILL WHEN I HEAR IT. I THINK IT WAS HIS FAVORITE SONG THATS WHY THEY PLAYED IT.
2007-10-15 22:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes so high.
2007-10-15 22:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by Max A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just find it really boring.
2007-10-15 22:10:13 · answer #10 · answered by Coma White 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋