Story Behind The Song
The author reached the point of being totally disgusted with the bellicose fundamentalists of all stripes, with the self-righteous morality police citing "God's Word" on every subject.
Song Description
Directed at all those who believe they know THE path to heaven, THE TRUTH, and thus view those who do not share that belief as ignorant, or inferior, or worse, as an enemy
| Song Length |
3:27 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Nonviolent |
Subject |
Peace, Peace |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Simon, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It Is Written
You say you know the path to Heaven
You know what paves the road to hell
And who's going which direction
You're certain you can tell
Because, it is written
You hold onto an ancient book
Passed down through the ages
Taking all at face value
As you turn the pages
Of what, of what is written
Two soldiers face off on the battlefield
Each with God on his side
Only one will walk away
Blessed from above, his homicide
Praising God, for it is written
Are you following the herd?
Led on by rhetorical voices
Earnestly spreading the word
Leaving no room for choices
You're promised a better day
If you pray...the right way!
Only love is universal
And words cannot explain
Why is there so great a need,
To limit Love's domain?
You claim, you claim, it is written
You say you know the path to Heaven
So sure you have the key
As for me, I'll take my chances
'Cause truth has no capital "T"
No matter when it is written
Just because, it is written
Arthur Brueggeman 2006 All Rights Reserved