I have to point out that there's a song from 20 years ago with the same title and premise by David Rovics. But the American Empire is still what it is, so it has to be said again
@@nikopoa6555 That's what I figured, but again I'm not religious so Idk anything about that. I'm a confirmed methodist just get my mom off my case though I'm not a believer.
A very timely and desperately needed song for humanity. Deep appreciations for sending this out to the world. I am a crusty multiple tour combat veteran (ashamed of now) and a Veteran for Peace (happy to be now) and love the message of this. What would Jesus do?
I've never heard a song that activated every bone in my body screaming to learn and commit it to memory faster. So incredibly timely. Thank you for this.
Superb songwriting and performance. Fantastic video too. Yet again GemsOnVHS knock it out of the park (it seems to be something of a habit for you guys). Bravo!
What is so delicious and also at the same time heartbreaking is how relevant the song is. It’s crazy where we are here. The amount of hatred now is unimaginable. How have we got here?
Never could believe in God or religion because of all the messed up history I learned about in school. The state of the world is why I ain't no Christian. I know what Jesus would do....
State-sponsored religion and military/police (physically) put Jesus on the cross. Jesus is confusing in our worldly understanding, but if you seek, it clicks why it went down like it did. God will help you if you seek and you won't need no church building to know He's True
Jesus would (bc He already did) give His life for any and all that would choose to believe in Him bc they have come to the saving knowledge that God is Love and all the stuff that ruins our lives is anti-Love. Great song❤️🙏🌈
I like it. A bit idealistic considering the stories of jesus are an amalgamation of older, pre-diluvian, stories of multiple different people, but ya got a good melody and a good heart. Add another verse with a black nobility reference and its a cut for the ages.
@@mr.misanthrope1991 You're right. Don't let the truth get in the way of good old fashion american entertainment. Better off to keep propagating the lies to make ourselves feel good. Ignorance is bliss brother.
You’re confusing Yahweh for Jesus. The new testament is pretty cut and dry with scholarship regarding Jesus and the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John but the Old Testament Yahweh is an amalgamation of multiple deities namely Set and El.
@@aaronriddle9278 No I'm talking about stories from before the Old Testament about death and rebirth of Tammuz in Sumer. I don't think that happened to the person or people that Christianity is based on. They just threw it in there to get people to take part in a ritual every Sunday. "They" had access at the time to the story from Sumer and they used the awe it can inspire to do black magic. Sure there's great things in religions but be careful who your master is.
@@mr.misanthrope1991 i comment on a song that talks about building walls, MAGA hats, and trans rights and you want to tell me i'm bringing politics into it?
@@jamorainsThere's no talking to these people. Because THEIR disgusting politics rule the roost with an iron fist, they don't see things like this as political. This is just being a heckin wholesome decent human bean.
Fan of this channel and also from KY, but the lyrics are a miss with this one. Christian here. These lyrics try to use Jesus to petition a different wordlview but the Jesus used is easily seen as a distorted 10,000 foot view of Jesus from a guy raised in an entitled "Jesus is my homeboy" culture who has no interest in Jesus himself. Dust off your bible and read Revelations 6 till the end of the book, it will immediately be clear that these lyrics hold no weight at all. Not trying to convince anyone of Christianity in this post at all, just saying these lyrics are paper-thin. If I were to try and use a Michael Jordan analogy to try and bring out a worldview change to a basketball fan, I'd take some time to learn about Michael Jordan first.
Gosh, you sound so smart. I can’t wait to dive into your favorite book of fiction. Also Michael Jordan is a piece of shit, read his book. Swish, Slam Dunk!
@thanasis-_- In short. Anyone who's name is not written in the book of life (Rev 20:15 & Rev 21:27) which would include "the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars" who will be burned with fire and Sulphur (Rev 21:8). At Jesus' return we are told nations of people from 4 corners of the earth numbered like the sand of the sea will be tormented day and night forever and ever (Rev 20:7-10). We are told all who do not repent will gnaw their own tongues in anguish, be scorched by the sun, have their flesh eaten by birds, 1/3rd of the population will be poisoned, everything in the sea will die, etc. This is similar to a "bomb". This song misses the mark in that Christians are encouraged to be peaceful BECAUSE our God will come back in righteous judgement, NOT because our God is so "peaceful" that He doesn't pass judgement at all. (While other religions may believe they have a holy call to violently bring about justice on their own, bible believing Christians believe God will bring justice on His own terms. We are free to be peaceful while still trusting justice will be served.) We are not God; We are told to love our enemies (Matt 5:44). Our God, though, is a "God of Vengeance" who will judge the earth and repay the proud, wicked, arrogant, boastful evil doers what they deserve (Psalm 94). --- I'm not expecting you to believe all this but hope you can see how it makes the song weak. He is speaking of a Buddy-Jesus that even Christians don't believe in.
Othello (written in 1603) Act 4 Scene 3: Emilia: "I know a lady in Venice would have walked barefoot3060 to Palestine for a touch of his nether lip." Always has been, always will be
It was a region, not a state. A region inhabited by Jews, Romans, Ottomans…. There was never a Palestinian state because as soon as they were offered one they decided to illegally invade their Jewish neighbors.
This is the mindset being placed so they can soon say "There is no Palestinians" because they would have all been brutally and systemically MURDERED." As another commenter said the region was historically known as Palestine for longer than it's been known as anything else. It's sad that people are not being treated as people, and their homes are not being respected. And that genocide is being accepted in the mainstream under the concept of "Us or them". Which is ironically a nazi talking point.
One of the best folk songs ever written, in my opinion. Thanks for your music, Jordan.
This is pure gold. The imbodiment of folk music. Keep speaking out, Jordan
I have to point out that there's a song from 20 years ago with the same title and premise by David Rovics. But the American Empire is still what it is, so it has to be said again
Rovics is a really wonderful songwriter. Loved his song for tortuguita too
I heard that one when looking up this one. Clever tune, good writing, different times but the same message.
Rovics is so prolific. I wish protest singers could get wide exposure! Peace and justice, fam
Good medicine right here.
Beautiful, bout to play this one at church
know you're likely joking but my non-evangelical church would definitely play this at a service
Do you think the line about the gays n tran would go over well? I’m not religious so I’m genuinely asking.
@@djjazzyjeff1232none of this would go over with the evangelicals. That’s why he wrote it.
@@nikopoa6555 That's what I figured, but again I'm not religious so Idk anything about that. I'm a confirmed methodist just get my mom off my case though I'm not a believer.
The most honest song I've heard in years. Made me fucking cry.
Love your voice, your words, your guitar playing. Well done sir. Well done.
Great song with a profound message. As a Christian I adore this kind of work.
I love this kind of music!!!!!
thank you! need more of this.
Thank you for this
Right up there with Gods Plan. I wish people would just take a second to think about what in the everfuck we are doing. We’ve lost the plot. It’s sad.
Fantastic song & really cool venue. Thanks for sharing.
“You’re an everything artist.” Damn straight.
Wow! Amazing 🤩 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Thank you for this beauty❤
Amazing. I just bought this song on iTunes.
Wonderful, Jordan, and well sung.
A very timely and desperately needed song for humanity. Deep appreciations for sending this out to the world. I am a crusty multiple tour combat veteran (ashamed of now) and a Veteran for Peace (happy to be now) and love the message of this. What would Jesus do?
DAMN SON... absolutely AMAZING!!
This is brilliant. Great work all.
The algorithm is doing its thing.. Glad I landed here
Fantastic, heartfelt and honest.
I've never heard a song that activated every bone in my body screaming to learn and commit it to memory faster. So incredibly timely. Thank you for this.
Superb songwriting and performance. Fantastic video too. Yet again GemsOnVHS knock it out of the park (it seems to be something of a habit for you guys). Bravo!
Cheers bud. This was all jordan. Just glad we could be there to document.
My God, this is good.
THis was great.
Excellent
Great song, Mr Smart, and excellent video, Mr Anthony!
Love this song and this video. Jordan is the best!
This is one of my new favorites. Damn.
So good
Incredible song wow
Amazing song, amazing videography and editing, vibes are immaculate. Free Palestine and Solidarity Forever.
Perfect
i ain't even a christian, but, preach.
Wow, fantastic songwriting!
#BILLBOARD needs to chart this one. It's poignant, clever and well said.
If his dad had anything to say about it...... I would guess all of us.
beautiful
I just hope the right people listen through and let it sink in.
It won’t unfortunately. Look at this “shorts” version of this song
@@mr.misanthrope1991seriously. I am not religious but the missed the point.
Would Jesus love our government? Would Jesus join a gang?
Right on! Awesome song. I've got tears in my eyes as I type . . . about to hit replay
Reminds me of bright eyes when the president talks to god
truth
❤❤❤❤
Quality
Comment for the algorithm, spread the word and free Palestine!
Love you Jordan, I'm glad you're my friend.
Keep speaking up, brother!
What is so delicious and also at the same time heartbreaking is how relevant the song is. It’s crazy where we are here. The amount of hatred now is unimaginable. How have we got here?
So good ✌️ Anthony, you keep coming up with absolute gold! Thanks to everyone, this hit the proverbial 'spot'.
Excellent, just excellent
Absolutely awesome
Amazing!
Great song - keep them coming. Great message
God, this hits like a truck.
Thanks so much for posting!
Fk all I can think about is a Jordan Smart cover of Deny,Defend, Depose by Joe Devito.
the answer is us all. there are sinners in every shade of light.
I think he's going for Bob Dylan
Reminds me of Pete Seeger if anything
This song really points out the hypocrisy of American Christians.
Damn
Free Palestine!
I don't think Israel cares what Jesus would do
Very similar to an old David Rovics song.
Never could believe in God or religion because of all the messed up history I learned about in school.
The state of the world is why I ain't no Christian.
I know what Jesus would do....
State-sponsored religion and military/police (physically) put Jesus on the cross.
Jesus is confusing in our worldly understanding, but if you seek, it clicks why it went down like it did. God will help you if you seek and you won't need no church building to know He's True
Separation from Christ is the reason for sin. The state of the world is because of sin.
I hate that popular country music has been co-opted by rightwing folks. We need more Johnny Cash and Kris Kristoffernsons
🍉🏳️⚧️🍉🏳️🌈🍉
The only side to choose is Jesus.
Jesus would (bc He already did) give His life for any and all that would choose to believe in Him bc they have come to the saving knowledge that God is Love and all the stuff that ruins our lives is anti-Love. Great song❤️🙏🌈
Yikes
Jesus Is The Way Truth And Life
No he's not, he's a very naughty boy!
I like it. A bit idealistic considering the stories of jesus are an amalgamation of older, pre-diluvian, stories of multiple different people, but ya got a good melody and a good heart. Add another verse with a black nobility reference and its a cut for the ages.
Stories of Jesus being an amalgamation of older pre-diluvian stories of multiple people just doesn’t roll off the tongue for a song
@@mr.misanthrope1991
You're right. Don't let the truth get in the way of good old fashion american entertainment. Better off to keep propagating the lies to make ourselves feel good. Ignorance is bliss brother.
You’re confusing Yahweh for Jesus. The new testament is pretty cut and dry with scholarship regarding Jesus and the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John but the Old Testament Yahweh is an amalgamation of multiple deities namely Set and El.
@@aaronriddle9278
No I'm talking about stories from before the Old Testament about death and rebirth of Tammuz in Sumer. I don't think that happened to the person or people that Christianity is based on. They just threw it in there to get people to take part in a ritual every Sunday. "They" had access at the time to the story from Sumer and they used the awe it can inspire to do black magic. Sure there's great things in religions but be careful who your master is.
Jesus was not and is not a hippie freee loving- anything goes kind of guy. People will be judged, nations will be judged.
Jesus was Palestinian
@@JamesScott-f2l brilliant observation
The virtue signalers anthem
it's a bit too Anderson Cooper for me, but he has the craft..
*when politics are your entire personality*
@@mr.misanthrope1991 i comment on a song that talks about building walls, MAGA hats, and trans rights and you want to tell me i'm bringing politics into it?
@@jamorainsThere's no talking to these people. Because THEIR disgusting politics rule the roost with an iron fist, they don't see things like this as political. This is just being a heckin wholesome decent human bean.
Blasphemy
Fan of this channel and also from KY, but the lyrics are a miss with this one. Christian here. These lyrics try to use Jesus to petition a different wordlview but the Jesus used is easily seen as a distorted 10,000 foot view of Jesus from a guy raised in an entitled "Jesus is my homeboy" culture who has no interest in Jesus himself. Dust off your bible and read Revelations 6 till the end of the book, it will immediately be clear that these lyrics hold no weight at all.
Not trying to convince anyone of Christianity in this post at all, just saying these lyrics are paper-thin. If I were to try and use a Michael Jordan analogy to try and bring out a worldview change to a basketball fan, I'd take some time to learn about Michael Jordan first.
Gosh, you sound so smart. I can’t wait to dive into your favorite book of fiction. Also Michael Jordan is a piece of shit, read his book.
Swish, Slam Dunk!
So after all that reading that you did please tell me, who would Jesus bomb?
@thanasis-_- In short. Anyone who's name is not written in the book of life (Rev 20:15 & Rev 21:27) which would include "the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars" who will be burned with fire and Sulphur (Rev 21:8).
At Jesus' return we are told nations of people from 4 corners of the earth numbered like the sand of the sea will be tormented day and night forever and ever (Rev 20:7-10). We are told all who do not repent will gnaw their own tongues in anguish, be scorched by the sun, have their flesh eaten by birds, 1/3rd of the population will be poisoned, everything in the sea will die, etc. This is similar to a "bomb".
This song misses the mark in that Christians are encouraged to be peaceful BECAUSE our God will come back in righteous judgement, NOT because our God is so "peaceful" that He doesn't pass judgement at all. (While other religions may believe they have a holy call to violently bring about justice on their own, bible believing Christians believe God will bring justice on His own terms. We are free to be peaceful while still trusting justice will be served.)
We are not God; We are told to love our enemies (Matt 5:44). Our God, though, is a "God of Vengeance" who will judge the earth and repay the proud, wicked, arrogant, boastful evil doers what they deserve (Psalm 94).
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I'm not expecting you to believe all this but hope you can see how it makes the song weak. He is speaking of a Buddy-Jesus that even Christians don't believe in.
"actually, Jesus would kill all these people" really isn't the flex you think it is.
israel and central banks like the FED
palestine isn't a place. FJB.
Othello (written in 1603) Act 4 Scene 3:
Emilia: "I know a lady in Venice would have walked barefoot3060
to Palestine for a touch of his nether lip."
Always has been, always will be
It was a region, not a state. A region inhabited by Jews, Romans, Ottomans…. There was never a Palestinian state because as soon as they were offered one they decided to illegally invade their Jewish neighbors.
This is the mindset being placed so they can soon say "There is no Palestinians" because they would have all been brutally and systemically MURDERED."
As another commenter said the region was historically known as Palestine for longer than it's been known as anything else.
It's sad that people are not being treated as people, and their homes are not being respected.
And that genocide is being accepted in the mainstream under the concept of "Us or them". Which is ironically a nazi talking point.
Would Jesus love our government? Would Jesus join a gang?
would jesus charge us money for his concert where he sang?