Story Behind The Song
I saw a Jesus license plate in a drive-through and it got me to thinking.
Song Description
This song is written from the viewpoint of someone who knows nothing of our religious culture, and is confused by this guy called "Jesus." It's a tongue-in-cheek exploration of the commercialization of God.
| Song Length |
1:50 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Affable |
Subject |
General, Comedy, Funny |
| Similar Artists |
Timbuk 3, Barenaked Ladies |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
THAT JESUS GUY
(c) Jae Baeli
Gave my order at a drive-through & had to wait
I saw a car with a personalized license plate
It read, ?Jesus.?
And I didn?t know Jesus worked at Backyard Burgers
I didn?t even know he drove a Ford
And I wonder how his driver?s license photo turned out
Was it a bad-hair-day for the Lord?
You know, he?s doin? lots of advertising on billboards
He must be worried ?bout his reputation
All the churches claim to have him as a live-in friend
But he has trouble choosing one denomination.
Yeah, trouble choosing one denomination.
I?m not really clear on what this Jesus does for a livin?
But they?re fond of saying finally they ?found him?.
I guess he just gets lost a lot & needs some clear directions
I?m not sure because I?ve never been around him.
But it seems that ever since they wrote that book about his life
People do bad things & say he gave permission
This Jesus-guy is really gettin' on my nerves
He oughtta gather up some men & just go fishin?.
Yeah, gather up some men & just go fishin?