Kings Kaleidoscope - A Prayer
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*_First off, before you do anything else, look up the lyrics. Secondly, if you all didn't know, Gardner struggles with anxiety. He said that in particularly dark moments the anxiety can lead him to fearing that he will either turn his back on God and end up in Hell or that God will turn His back on him. In the midst of recording the album Beyond Control Gardner had exhausted himself and was struggling with his anxiety he sat down at his piano and wrote this personal prayer. This is a story; this is honest. God already knows what we are thinking. Don't be pointing fingers that he said the "F" word. I'm sure any one of you have had dark hateful times in your life and/or have regretted things you've said or done. If you say you haven't then you are lying and you need to be more self aware of yourself. As for the bad word, words can either be for life or for death. Look how this word is used. Our words reveal our heart. This is what he felt in this moment. I've recently have had anxiety and have felt these same things. This song is showing us how we are imperfect and God is always there with us. This song shows we can be real with God. We don't have to hide anything and God will always love us and be with us. The "F" word here is being used to build up, not destroy. This is not one of those nice "I surrender to God" songs. This is a realistic look into a lot of peoples lives (like mine). This song gives me hope; hope that he will be there in my struggles, in my fears, etc... He's never gone even when you think so and even when you're struggling and don't believe anymore or at all. Fear is violent and aggressive. The "F" word is how fear sounded to him in this moment. I don't think curse words are good, they are like a wild fire, but I do believe there are rare circumstances to use certain curse words; this is one of those rare circumstances. It's relatable, it's real, it's vulnerable, it's not perfect because we humans are not perfect. This story shows us that whatever we are dealing with, even in our times of our most low, abandonment, scared and unsure, when people look at you and say how could God love you when you did/do that, say that, etc... It's a love that will never go, that will never leave us. I highly recommend you to look at this song in this way and not out of context._*
I actually heard that those lyrics are directly from his personal journal when he USED TO struggle with severe anxiety disorder. But either way I feel the lyrics for sure. God Bless bro
i feel awful that he deal with anxiety and all of that, i know how that feel! However that is not an excuse to not be wise and have some discernment. Using the F word in a christian song is just not appropriate, i dont care how you want to put it, that is just wrong.
What's the difference between him saying it in a song and you saying it in your head? There is none. God will see it the same way. I personally think Jesus could care less about swear words, as long as they're not being used to tear somebody down. If you're listening to this and you're so caught up in the fact that he used a measly little word that you can't see how beautiful this song is then that's a problem. God is bigger than words. Wil gets it.
Is it wrong to use vulgar language? Absolutely, because it says so in the book of James that we can't use the same tongue to praise God and then use it to speak profanity. However, this is HIS prayer to God. He doesn't make worship music for you and me. He makes it for himself he sings them because he HAS to. Who are we to judge the way he speaks to God. You're telling me that there aren't people who struggle with this very thing and it's just a walk in the park? It's a cry of desperation. We are not here to convict him; the holy spirit convicts the heart, mind, body and spirit. For everyone flaming Chris on a stake you better have the cleanest tongue. Meaning you don't gossip, you don't judge, you don't swear in anyway shape or form...yeah that's right.
Will, you are SO right! I still am disappointed that he used that but I can't Imagine what he's been through so yeah.
I think we missed it. This is the focus of the song:
I’m right beside you!
I feel what you feel!
And I’m here to hold you
When death is too real!
You know, I died, too!
I was terrified!
I gave myself for you!
I was crucified because I love you!
I love you, child, I love you!
Spread the love. Rock on, KK! - John 13:35
Reed Sowell Amen
the lyrics and delivery are some of the most powerful i’ve heard
We need more songs like this. Christianity is not about pretending to be squeaky clean when we are not at all! We need to present ourselves real to God.
Theres a difference between a) letting something slip, then repenting to God and b) writing, meditating on, practicing, recording, and extensively editing something over a period of time.
Yeah we don't need cursing
We need songs of repentance and joy, not songs of doubt.
The very essence of repentance is knowing we are imperfect and make mistakes, but desire to turn away from them.
Presenting ourselves real to God is presenting ourselves as God's children whom he loves and will never leave and wants to be happy. That's what's most glorifying and pleasing to Him.
In His eyes, after being saved, our hearts are no longer as ugly as this songs makes it out to be. If we are genuinely and from our heart, hating anything in life other than sin, including ourselves, we're not following God's word and there's even a chance we're not actually saved in Christ. The Christian life is meant FOR CHRIST, not ourselves nor for this world. If a worship song isn't pleasing to Christ, it's not worship. It's selfishness. It's Christ or the world.
I know the song makes a switch halfway through, but it's God who pulls us out of problems with HIS word. Not we ourselves by listening to a song that says "be sad and hopeless" then abruptly switches to "be hopeful, but still very clearly in pain" (aka emotional high). And also not us just "psycing ourselves up" to remind ourselves that we love Christ.
Faith is NOT about our emotions. Faith comes first, then the emotions follow in time with maturity (not always instant). Is it our emotions we place faith in? Or truth in the word?
I'm not saying a Christian can't be discouraged ofc. I'm saying if they are, they are thinking wrong. And by thinking wrong, I mean thinking in the ways of the world. We literally do not gain the ability to understand and love the word until we come to Christ and then HE gives us the spirit of discernment along with a new heart, cleansed of sins crucified with Christ.
Again, wrong thinking happens to all of us whether we know it or not in that moment. I'm a new believer so I think wrong often, but I know those negative thoughts aren't actually my hearts desire but merely just habits built up over a life time of 22 years.
But God knows us and is ever patient. He is the most worthy father! That is worth praise!!
Job 5:17-19
""Behold, how happy is the man whom God reproves, So do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
"For He inflicts pain, and gives relief; He wounds, and His hands also heal.
"From six troubles He will deliver you, Even in seven evil will not touch you."
A week ago today I was in the horrific depths of despair. I had serious ideations on taking my life. I was overwhelmed by pain - feeling utterly hopeless, worthless, and abandoned in this world; full of shame (from my own sinfulness), regret, and just.. darkness. I asked my friend to pray. He immediately said he would, and also sent me this song (but the explicit version). I was touched.. no, wrecked by these beautiful, real, raw, authentic words and the intensely relatable emotions that was conveyed. I broke down with not-so-holy weeping as I was driving in my car. I played this song over and over again for more than 30 minutes, I don't remember exactly how long. My heart was gripped as I heard my savior Jesus saying "I was crucified!!! Because I LOVE YOU!!" I'm not exaggerating when I say it was a life changing moment in my life. I felt my Rescuer rescuing me from the Pit. I had been a professing "believer" for decades, but not truly believing He could save me from my darkness. In a moment He showed me the amazing beauty of what He did for me on that Cross. I cry tears of gratefulness, because He could love a sinner like me 😭😭🙏🏻. I am so grateful for my life now. Thank you Kings Kaleidoscope for being used by the Lord, sharing the testimony of grace and resurrection through music. God is SO GOOD to me!! ❤️❤️❤️
After hearing the back story behind this song I completely understand Chad's choice of language. This is real life, and at this point and time this was the way the words flowed from Him and God understood him. It's clear in the response of God that He did not judge or turn His ear from Chad in this moment of crying out to Him because of one word. This was Chad's prayer unfiltered, I feel blessed to be let in to such a personal moment because I've been there, I am so grateful for his artistry and God working through him to create transparent music.
💯💯
+Ruth Nunes Martins Did you listen to the song above? (which is edited btw) Is the God you serve not merciful? Is the God you serve not a loving Father that meets you exactly where you are with grace? Because my heavenly Father is and I don't believe He turns His face from anyone that would cry out to Him for help
"I was terrified". Gets me every single time
This song was one of the most powerful that I've ever experienced in concert. There was at least a full minute of silence during the quiet part. Not one noise from the audience, not one cough, no cell phone ringing, no walking. Just my quiet sobs. Thank you for sharing your heart, and the Heart of Christ, all in one amazing song.
Yes when I saw them last year and they performed this, I felt the same thing. The silence was so powerful
Will I fall or will I misstep?
Will I fall or will I misstep?
Will I call you with my last breathe?
Will you be there for me after?
Will I waste inside the silence
Where the fear is vicious violent?
Wicked sinner thrown to lions
With no hope on the horizon
Will I fall or will I misstep?
If I fall or if I misstep
If I fall or if I misstep
If I call you with my last breath
Will you be there for me after?
Cause i'm wasting in this silence
And my fear is vicious violent
I'm a child thrown to lions
Is there hope on the horizon?
If i fall or if i misstep
JESUS, where are you?
Am i still beside you?
JESUS, where are you?
Am i still beside you?
JESUS, where are you?
Am i still beside you?
Am i still beside you?
JESUS, where are you?
JESUS, where are you?
I'm right beside you! i feel what you feel!
And i'm here to hold you when death is too real!
You know, i died, too! i was terrified!
I gave myself for you! i was crucified
Because i love you! i love you, child!
Thank you 🙏 Fam! :DK
Thanks
This song is so amazing, and I can relate to it because I have and still do struggle with anxiety. Jesus is amazing, He is love.
I have GAD which progressed to depression. I love life, I love God, but there are some days where I can't see the hope on the horizon. We're going to make it, though. Stronger together!
It's a hard road brother. Memorise Philippians 4:6-7. And say it to yourself and pray in times of stress and anxiety.
God is good.
Yeah Struggled with Depresison for a while all it’s done is give me addiction. Jesus, god and the Holy Spirit are my only way of contentment everything else just deepens the abyss in my heart. Gods prescience is the only thing that can fill me
Jesus, where are you?
Am I still beside you?
I’m right beside you
I feel what you feel
And I’m here to hold you
When death is too real
You know I died too
I was terrified
I gave myself for you
I was crucified
Because I love you
I love you, child
Goosebumps!!
also, this song liberates those who think that they will never be holy enough, this just shows that we are all human, and this is why we need God. I love how the song pauses and transitions between him praying and God responding, I believe many can relate. I also love how Jesus sounds desperate to call us and redeem us, it just portays his character so well. love this song
You guys have such a surreal sound, like waking up a little earlier than usual when it's still dark outside and realising its started to snow.
wow yeah
Beautiful description!
Psalm 88 vibes. This is true worship when our hearts are barren and open before Him.
This song is amazing
It represents our real sad moments
and how Jesus NEVER leave us even if we don't see or feel.
He died for us, of course He loves us.
It's refreshing to find worship music that is intensely beautiful/emotional and connects me to Jesus so deeply. The first time i listed to A PRAYER on Spotify today i skipped back a couple of times - wait was that the F word? The word makes sense in context (a journal entry, being real with God... it's like a Psalm) and in recent years I have felt freedom to use the occasional expletive while talking to God... It's not something I do every day or anything; however I don't want to put on front - but instead I talking to Him like I would my wife or my best friend - to be honest/real about how I feel... When Jesus overturned tables in the temple he didn't say "you darn not very nice people" ... When A PRAYER kicked in and started talking from Jesus' perspective and how He dies for us and how he feels about us i started crying. Such an emotional song/album (as is a lot of their tunes) ... This album grabbed me right away and i'd give it a 5/5! ******** here's an interview Matt Carter (Emery/Bad Christian) did with Chad about the band and new album... if you want to skip to Chad's thoughts on why he chose to use the F word skip to about 32 minutes in facebook.com/kingskaleidoscope/videos/1290931494274235/ ***** In case anyone was curious, the CD is the clean version ONLY, and has the word "vicious" (as does this version on youtube). The vinyl has the explicit version of the song. And there are 2 digital versions of the album one "clean" version and one non-edited/explicit.
This
"But I feel like God doesn't mind", your words only show that YOU actually don't mind, do you really feel it's ok that he uses that word? I searched for this christian song and NOW i have to be careful because it is the "explicit" version and I wouldnt like for my little brother to start cursing, cursing like jesus did... Oh no wait he never did, it is beyond the fact it came from his anxiety that it is now OK to curse! Nonsense people.. We don't justify our bad actions like that, i like the song but it really wasn't necessary to curse. And NO God it is not you pal, He loves you and yes you can come clean but show a little respect after all He is you father, creator
I get where you are coming from and respect your opinion. We can agree to disagree. Sort of - I think Chad made a mistake because some Christians will choose to not listen to King's K anymore because of it... if you want 2 check out the interview in that facebook link i posted I understand why he did it though. Really cool interview and u can skip to approx 32 mins in if you don't want to hear it all
+MrYoungXVII Yeah... Exactly what I think!!!
I think it's amazing when the song picks up and the lyrics are basically coming from Jesus himself with the passion that he has for us. what a beautiful God we have.
This song is so good. I love the response from Jesus in the second half, the way it is sung emphasizes how much He gave because of how He loves us.
Chad, your son is proud of you up in heaven.
People often forget that men of God like David, Asaf, and many other used to get VERY emotional and honest, just like this song. They would tell God that He had left them, abandoned them, and many other things I think are worse than dropping an f-word. The lyrics are so raw and real, that many of us fear it's inappropriate when actually we should always be real with God, and our prayers should be genuine. I love this song, f-word included. It's a real feeling. This doesn't make them less christian, just much more real to me. Thank you Kings Kaleidoscope for being one of the few christian bands out there who just get it.
Wrong.
Oh my, 4 years had passed.. this song hits different now
Thank God that I'm not the only one who feels like this at times. But from the darkness comes light. From our fears comes hope. Jesus hears our calls
I literally started balling at 3 am listening to this! kings k be giving me some major feels
Seems a little early to be balling unless you want to be in the NBA, maybe you'll be the next stephen curry.
I have done the same before
I’ve never heard a Christian song that I could relate to more. The moment of silence before God speaks to him, speaks volumes.
this song never fails to make me cry no matter where I am. The beginning sounds like an exact replica of myself when I had depression, calling out to God never losing Faith but never understanding why I was not mentally okay. I'm so so so so blessed to come out of that oppressive place alive. But I wish I knew of this song during the time I was ill. The shout of Jesus' voice trying to reach to me resonates with me on such a personal level. I feel like He was shouting this at me the whole time it's just I was surrounded by a cloud of pain and sorrow muffling his voice. Sometimes I still go back to that dark place but I Know that God adores me so so so very much and the He shall never leave me nor forsake me and he loves me. And i strongly feel that if the Holy Spirit was a piece of music as it works it would be the instrumental part of this song and i want to be wrapped in it constantly
The pure raw emotion of this song gives me chills, I relate to the lyrics “am I still beside you?” It is absolutely amazing the feeling you get. Sometimes we all just need a little reminder like this
No matter how far i fall from grace. This man reminds me of Gods Grace. GRACE IS ENOUGH. I am enough. His purity his honesty his emotions are so pure. His music is beautifully all over the place especially this song. It shows true. Christian's should be more true to everyone else. Stop putting on your perfect face and show that you hurt. We all do.
Thank you so much for this song. I'm in tears. This song is all to real to me, and the pain it speaks of is what I live. I needed this so very much. Even though the pain is there and it hurts like hell, God is there. He feels what I feel. Thank you so much brother for this reminder, it has helped me in ways I cannot describe to you. God bless!
Its been a long time since Ive been so moved and cried from a song. This is raw, this is what a relationship with God can look like at times, this is real! So beautiful!
This is my prayer every day.
this song breaks my heart.
This is how we aught to talk to God. Honestly and humbled, naked as a baby without any walls.
I come back to this song many times when my fears overwhelm me. I bawl every time where Jesus speaks. A reminder that Jesus suffered for my sake and experienced the same kinds of emotions that even I do. Thank you Kings Kaleidoscope for music that speaks to the soul. 🙏🏻🤟🏻
A lot of the words Paul uses in psalms are considered vile words in Greek, this shows emotion, despair, anxiety, longing, uncertainty, fear, and this is what terrified angry prayers sound like, no its not compromise, we are people we are human and God has instilled all of these emotions into us, we get angry, we cry out, we feel terror and it's real, I have to pray everyday to fight the urge of hatred, hatred for people who don't know any better, hatred for humanity as a whole, and that scares me, and as someone that has dealt with anxiety (as well as the artist behind this prayer) I can definitely relate. I pray people truly understand the meaning of this song and not just the F bomb, I pray the main concern is whether you're raw and honest with God or do you try to be perfect? God knows everything about us, you can think a curse in your mind, God hears that as well. I pray we all realize God loves us despite our slip ups and "hidden" thoughts.
This is so true. We can't hide from God. We have to be truly honest with God. That's how relationships work. God wants a relationship with us. We are to bring our fears, our pain, our anxiety. I love that line where you say *_"I pray the main concern is whether you're raw and honest with God or do you try to be perfect?"_*
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't David write psalms?
+Drew Womble you're correct, just a little typo that slipped in the heat of the moment, but another awesome fact, David isn't the only person that wrote psalms Solomon, the sons of Korah, asaph and his sons etc. have a few in there as well :) thanks for catching that! God bless.
+Shinobi Billie that's really cool!!! I didn't know that, thanks!
Hey brother, the Psalms were written in Hebrew. Can you tell me what words in the Hebrew text were considered vile? By vile I mean similar to curse words in their cultural context.
Love the honesty of this song. It's so real. Love both versions! Sometimes one or the other is more appropriate for where ur at, & God is right there with us. Such a beautiful song. You've gained a new fan.
there is no clean version of life. why should an artist change his most personal expressions to please you? this song is clearly not singing to you.
THIS.
These conversations have to take place for people to start seeing things for real. Otherwise we are stuck in our 1950's church model. Are you going to make a pastor cover his tattoos?
No. Tattoos aren't sinful. They are forbidden in the old testament, but then so is bacon. However, the Bible has very clear words about guarding your tongue, not taking the Lord's name in vain, having pure entertainment etc. Why would Christians accept sin to make the church appear relevant? That is not progress. That is dangerous.
The Bible does not lay out a list of words that we are to consider as "swear words" which are forbidden. The issue is context. What I'm saying is not that tattoos are sinful and that we've accepted them anyways, but that we as christians are quick to judge people's intentions... just like you have done in accusing the songwriter of trying to make the church appear relevant. He's crying out with raw urgency and allowing you and I as the listeners to hear what that sounds like from him. "F***ing" and "Vicious" have the exact same meanings within this context. Just as fully tattooed skin and completely tattooless skin look the exact same before our God.
I think we both misunderstood each other. I am not saying KK put the F word in this song to be relevant. I completely understand the raw emotion they were portraying and the desperation conveyed is much more articulate with the F-word vs. vicious. I was referring to the mindset of accepting the world's standard/culture to appear "relevant." This is a trend that is frightening. In regards to context, how much does that context matter when a child who hears the song asks why she can't say the F-word if her Christian singers are? There is no way to explain why the F-word is a "bad" word without explaining it's vulgar meaning. Finally, my original point still stands. KK is a position of authority. They can use music as a medium to glorify God or man. My biggest disappointment with the use of this word is not the word itself, it is what it does to the song. It turned the song into a topic of debate where everyone focuses on the MAN's prayer rather than JESUS's response. C'mon? No artistic wording is worth that trade.
If you are watching this right now and decided to read this comment, please pray for me. I need assistance with sin. I want to know that I know that I am saved and sin has no power over me. God bless you in Jesus name. I have already prayed for you who reads and prays for me. I love you.
Nestor Montanez got you God bless
God bless you.
For God so loved the world he sent his only begotten son, that whoever should believe in him will not perish but have everlasting life. Those who call on Jesus as our lord and savior are saved by the sanctifing blood of Jesus the Christ. The fact you ARE struggling with sin is proof of the lords love for you and that you ARE saved otherwise the devil would have no need to attack you. In time of temptation we taught to call out to Lord and He will be there to guide us. He will take our troubles on his back he will save us from the temptations we to weak to face ourselves. I love you brother and Jesus loves you to.
I just cried so hard listening to this. Thanks for being so honest and vulnerable, THIS IS POWERFUL
Chad I don't know if you are ever reading this, but I want to say that I understand your need for the choice of words you did. I am not mad and I'm actually glad you end the song not in the darkness of the first verse, but in the light and truth of what Jesus does and says. Which shows you are not where you are anymore since you now know the truth. Jesus is seeking REAL who are honest with themselves and God. Many people here are trying to to put on a shield of self righteousness to protect there so said "holiness" but in reality none of us are Holy and I know we are trying to move forward in the holy walk, but what I've learned is that before we can move on, it must be dealt with. And you dealt with it so now from here on it keep moving forward and live in that truth that in fact Jesus "loves you" and that He is there in the dark. To be a light. Do not listen to the people that think you are less holy because of a word, you are you Chad. Rejoice in your Lord.
I love the honesty of this song, of this prayer. Without the end, it would be just a desperate cry to God, but with the ending that it has, it is amazing realization of hope that God provides. I personally went through times like that and I can relate! But God always gives us hope when we turn to Him, not always immediately, but at the end, He won, we will win.
I wanted to say one thing, to potentially help the situation here. I know this was written at a sad time but we all go through these experiences with Christ. When he puts us in a situation where we don’t even feel him anymore but we have to trust he’s there. Once we learn that it’s like the Glory clouds of heaven break open and we see him in all his majesty! It’s a test and the longer we walk with Jesus the easier those tests become.
This song is truly incredible. With or without the F-Bombs
In tears off of the message of this song P.S. This is the clean version. "Vicious Violent not the F word. Have a Blessed Day.
I know for a fact that He is inside feeling what you feel, even if your in a terrible place that He would never walk into Himself, He will go with you.
Life is messy and complicated. Pain is a reality. Jesus still loves us, even when we get angry and say unfruitful things (which we all do) He loves us enough to not walk away, even when we sin, scream, doubt Him, loathe ourselves, get angry with the circumstances, say the f-word, etc. Jesus is so much bigger than our raw, broken humanity. Yet, He chooses to relate to us, because He loves us. That's the message i hear. ♡
For those who are so shocked by the F bomb, he explained the reason he added it was because that was exactly what he wrote in his prayer journal when he was going through a deeply troubling time and was depressed. But it truly gets the feeling of his pain across to us through the song
this song is so full of life, of truth, I can feel his pain, I can feel Jesus, I can feel love 💛
I've actually never heard of anyone coming to God in this way, and now thinking about it...it is...simply REAL. But it isn't "encouraging" or "refreshing" to hear in a song. I'm concerned that people don't see what a holy and righteous God we serve. Just imagine people singing along to these lyrics, some with malicious spirits, taking the excuse that "well if he said it." But even still, if someone does relate to this, aren't we supposed to push each other towards the light, and not hold back and linger in the darkness? I just wish the explicitness was not published. I'm so incredibly sorry that this is how you felt once, I too have dealt with darkness of this sort, and I'm glad you found Jesus. But don't dwell in the oppression of your past. We serve a God of deliverance and freedom. In him there is joy! Much love xoxo
Referring to the F word in the other version, ofc
Sometimes I fear that we set standards on ourselves that make it seem like we're trying to be perfect, as if having a potty mouth disqualifies someone from crying out to god. I appreciated the honesty from the original version's word choice.
I get that. But I just don't think it's okay to say it in a public record. It's disheartening to me. Oh well, what's done is done so I can only hope something good comes from it.
just remember the time that God ask Moises for taking off his sandals, because he was on a sacred place .... just saying ..... God Does Not Change .... everybody can say that the world has change but God is still the same ..... and he deserves our respect and worship
ah, thank you for this. this has at so many times to me been the only song that could empathize with me, the only one that could cry with me, the only one that reassured me that Jesus was right there when he felt a million miles away.
If people are focused on a "bad word" more than what a song is about or what it's trying to do or convey, they've missed the point.
theauxline you have a point, but they had to know that this song was not going to sit well with everyone since they are a Christian band.
They don't see the amazingness of the whole song
Turkey is muy bien!
I understand what she is going through we all go through it through this walk a time or two we go through doubts infuse we must realize that God is with us has loved us from the beginning enough to send his son to die on Cross so that we may live there is no need to speak in bad language I know we fail we're going to fail timer to does not give a reason excuse to use language such as that he may be going to a hard life I guarantee you God says glorify him and everything we say and do he means it that is not glorifying him our God is a faithful father he sees the struggles we go through but he also knows that he is giving you away out through his son Jesus Christ he is the way the truth and the life
Wrong.
This song is powerful, end of story. The explicit version is the one i heard first and i needed something that real, in that moment.
I connect with this song on a personal level
I absolutely love this song, so much raw emotion and depth and honesty in the words and voice... And the sounds are amazing, the violin gives it something different.... I also love the pause, all Christians feel that pause when waiting for the answer! I think this song is amazing a and a song I could listen to over and over again :)
I am conflicted if i agree with them doing this. I am very against cursing and im so thankful i haven't cursed in 3 years. The F word has so much meaning in this song as it described how us Christians deal with falling into sin and wondering if God has turned are back on us or if we are starting to turn are back on him. This song truly is a life story for all Christians as we all have gone through times where we are running away from God. I dont agree with him cursing in the song at all but him putting that in the song makes the song so POWERFUL.
Just listen to yourself, how does saying the word FUCK make a song more powerful? What is going ooooon? Hahaha i'm sorry i just feel so frustrated that us christians seem to feel ok with this because we feel it is "justified"! Oh lord help us!!!! Haha
MrYoungXVII I dont agree with it all man and listen to only the Non Explict version. Im still ify on where i stand with this song.
I'm not an emotional person, but this song gets me man
Jesus was terrified to lay down His life for us...
He experienced the eternal death in hell of everyone who will ever be saved on that cross-we can never know His pain. And He knew He was going to feel that, BUT HE STILL DID IT FOR US
BECAUSE HE LOVES US
Dispite others saying that this song is irreverent, I think that the fact that Kings Kaleidoscope uses language in this song may actually be more reverent, where the artist is willing to pour our his entire vocabulary, even to the "vulgar" limits, to express his laments. It's an honest cry of the heart, accurately portraying a broken heart in need of a savior. Jesus is not after our tongues, but after our hearts, even the dirty and worn parts.
THIS!!!!!
I just discovered by grace and grace alone song and this band and laughed bec the next day this cd is out and I get tons of new works to listen to!
Amazing song. I really like the meaning behind it. I even learned the violin part in less than 5 minutes and am so pleased by how easy it was to learn. So pretty
Despite a life of poverty in China, Yun since has spoken to thousands internationally with the gospel message. He was imprisoned and tortured by the government authorities. He became a highly wanted man across several provinces. He was finally arrested and sentenced to many years in prison. However, Yun continued his ministry while in prison, with more miraculous results. As a result, many prisoners and even some prison officials became born-again Christians. While he gained increasing favor from some officials, he also became a target of increased persecutions by others. He was repeatedly beaten and became severely malnourished. While in prison, Yun writes about undertaking a total fast without food or water for 74 days.
then after suffering all this he comes home to church and what does he find people arguing weather a man should be allowed on christian radio because he said the f word. not going into the world being of one accord. what is the body coming to.what is there in this argument.
2 Timothy 2:23-24 "Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful."
Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged."
Thank you for this.
I’ve never had a song explain so much how I feel and then comfort me in the end
One thing. Honestly I'm a bit late but whatever. If anyone is reading this i hope you think about this. Our speech is a reflection on who we are and how we feel. This song is a REAL song about REAL emotion. Him using the f word is a representation of who and where he was mentally. And it really fulfilled its purpose....obviously haha. Also, realize that this song is not ONLY made for Christians. Unbelievers may hear this song and be able to relate to something that they feel. This song is made to encourage man that we have a savior and he will never leave us. Don't ruin this masterpiece because of one word. Grow up, put ur big boy pants on, and just enjoy the music
This song is real, pure how life can be. We can talk and talk if this song is 'good' or 'bad' if it is encouraging, postive and chrisian enough. But we can also just listen to this real song. And admit that this is how we feel sometimes
This is an amazing song!! They do not care what people think. They are just doing what they love. If they wanted to they could make catchy meaningless "Christian" songs and get millions of views, but they are way to good for that. Do not mind the two swears. Fits the song!
I can feel Jesus in this song 💛😭
He doesn't even say the f word in this version of the song... calm down.
I love these guys so much
maaan such an amazing song, and such a powerful message ! you can truly hear the pain , and then the hope , in his voice! so beautiful!
I absolutely love that Chad was brave enough to be so brutally honest about where he was at when writing this. If we bleach over the parts of us that are mud-covered, this does nothing to remove the mud and leaves us with bleached mud. In this song's honest lyrics, we're hearing the prayer "Lord, Have mercy on me, a wretched sinner." While Jesus points to this honesty being approached in private, I wonder if He would applaud the license given to those who are also going through a rough patch to be honest with God and the community of Christians about the vulnerable place they're truly in.
We can vilify this band for "backsliding" because they spoke with honesty, but have you Never heard a trusted Christian leader say something that made you sit up straighter and say "Yes, you're right. That word or phraseology is absolutely appropriate in this situation of brokenness, pain or frustration."
I've used coarse language in the past when doing heavy manual labour and hurting myself. This isn't an excuse for using that type of language nor is it an good time to use it. However, in conversations with young people from a Christian Youth group who weren't themselves Christian, I spoke plainly about some forms of sexual relationship both those that are positive and life affirming and those that are destructive, broken, and leading to a sort of imprisonment. I explained that the way that leads to death is similar to the colloquial understanding of the f-word defined. In this situation, I conceded the use of the f-word to name it for what it truly is, speaking to the selfish, life shattering nature of brutal rape.
In another instance, I recall my old, English Anglican Vicar say to me, in light of the situation of a 15 year old girl who died of an excruciating cancer, "This is shit, in every sense of the word." It struck me that this was an ok time for this word to be used. It wasn't unclean or vulgar. It was correctly applied to the emotional attachment for which it should be used.
In my interactions with people with extreme anxiety and depression, I have learned to be very calm and permissive as I listen to them share their concerns, frustrations, fears and other life pains. If I required them to "keep it clean", there's no way they would share with me honestly. This song speaks to that necessary honesty. If we can't be this honest with God, we are nothing but white-washed tombs, full of death and decay, but at least we look good on the outside.
I feel this song so much and the curse word actually connects with the listeners in a dark place as well
3:02-4:45 is what really impacted me and just becomes a sudden rush of tears
Man, i don't care if they used the F word in the explicit version. Because i'm just like the autor wrotes his lyrics. I'm crossing a hard time in my life, and this music came exactly when I need. God bless you, for bringing hope through your songs.
Sorry for my bad english.
I understand how people can feel about the the artist using "Fear is F**** violent" in a category of Christian music. I, personally, wouldn't be comfortable hearing this during Worship at church haha. However, I believe this is a very personal song for the artist and a relatable song for most of us. The F word was just a form of expression from a low place.
This song is beautiful. Needed this
Thank you for making this one!!!
I just love it.... It captures what i am going through right now. With every single word. And still knowing god loves me.
Having struggled with severe anxiety myself in the past, I'm sad for Gardner. It can be an indescribably difficult struggle. This is an incredibly raw and beautiful and encouraging song that I'm sure anyone can connect with. With that said, I am saddened that the f-bomb was left in when published. That actually serves to disconnect me to the music. There is abundant grace for moments like this, but according to Eph 4 and 5, God reveals that he not take delight in explicit language. I find no example of this kind of creative expression in any of the Psalms or laments. I completely understand where Gardner is coming from. Thankful for him, how God loves him, how He's transforming him, and using him. But I'm sad by how he chose to publish this. For sure.
I love this song it really touched me.
In my personal letters and prayers to God i'm sure I have used a curse word or two out of frustration and anger. I appreciate the song for its artistry and rawness.
The reasons why I don't think it was wise to add the "F" word in the song was because:
A) The bible does say that profanity is wrong-in many verses, new and old testament.
B) This song is on the internet, on iTunes, on YT in which a bunch of young and old believers have access to. This could bring confusion and furthermore lead to some believing it is okay to implement vulgar language into their everyday vocabulary (that is of course if they don't understand why he was using the "F" word in the first place).
Again, I recognize he was being raw, etc. It's just that (especially) when you are in a place of authority or wide-reach, you are being observed and imitated constantly. So you do need to be conscious of what effects your decisions might make. Other than that, Kings K is awesome and I will continue to listen to their music. They are talented individuals that I believe God has and will continue to use greatly! Looking forward to more from them!
I agreee 100%. If Jesus was right in front of you asking, “what is wrong?”, would you use that kind of language to express pain when there are so many ways to express pain. And btw, Jesus is always with us
It was not wise for the songwriter to do that.
The Bible is always there to write songs (as it should always be with songwriters)
@Braden Dugas sounds to me you don’t know what your talking about, with all respect brother.
Worship is supposed to be about Him not us. So whatever the song lyrics are, they are supposed to be biblically accurate. So if it’s not biblical, why support it?
Stop trying to make an excuse out of sin and making it sound good. For there is no excuse to keep sinning
Stop trying to sound wise by doing this. It’s pathetic and it’s wrong, honestly.
I hope you find this a a a help
@Braden Dugas you’ll make others fall by excusing sin
Man such a powerful song and all people can think about is the word "fucking". This is real...appreciate it
True
To the haters, chill. This is Paul being real. So chill.
i cant help it ive listened to this song every day since i found it online !!! oh and ive been in that place many times. i feel like i can relate and oh hes human? not a christian robot ; )
thank you Kings Kaleidoscope for making this song, I know that there's many controversies making the explicit version of this song, however this past week has been a living hell for me, and I can assure you there were some f-bombs in my prayers too. But that's how crazy God is, he wants us to be honest with our prayers. God heard my prayers and through this song I see Christ's love for us. So whether it's the explicit version of God continue to do things for his kingdom because God is a God of redemption. thank you Kings Kaleidoscope God bless
I dont agree necessarily with the use of certain words, but I understand what is being transmitted. The raw emotion in these lyrics is impactful, and I respect the writers willingness to be vulnerable.
Lets not get hung up over what specific words were used, but understand and appreciate the message.
I feel like crying. Selah. Praise break.🤧. Okay continue. 😭
Honesty>cover-up
If you can't handle the true emotion don't listen to the explicit version. He's being "visicously" transparent, he is laying it all out. We should all pour our hearts out like that. I rather feel the true meaning then just another song with "christianese" lyrics that are a safe place and make sales.
Masterpiece.
All these hypocrites are actively hating that Chad said the F word in this song (his own prayer). I'm sure the TV shows and movies they watch have much worse language than this, plus sex and violence.
AMAZING
I've never understood why people say cursing is a sin. Curse words have changed so much throughout the years and some words that were regarded as vulgar are just commonplace now. Same with common words back then are now taboo
This one is Powerful keep it up brothers
this song is a movie!! also, his choice of words for this song has more meaning than we think. this just goes to show that we can all be real with God, especially in prayer (where it is most encouraged). he is a God in which we do not need to put ourselves together first, coming boldly before his throne , confident in him
this.
amazing song.. have a real (deep and personal) meaning..
I won't judge or say Gardner shouldn't have used certain words. Instead I will simply enjoy this clean version as I myself wouldn't have used these words. I also prefer the way the sound of both words starting with V plays out. I think it simply sounds better, looking at the lyrics like an instrument.
I see so many comments talking about the F word but I literally hear it no where…
Amazing!
Great thing to listen to on the way to school
Your music is amazing
James 3:8-12
8 but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
Still a great song!