The lyrics of Christian bands.

The lyrics in the Christian Hard rock - Metal.
What do you think about the lyrics of Christian bands?

Yes, I know that one album tells more about religion than another. Sometimes one song clearly about their faith than others. What I mean is generally.

I am a little disappointed with some of the lyrics. I know that people are trying to take their message to the people. Sometimes having lyrics with a less preachy delivery can be a great starting place. But, sometimes I feel like a lot of artists are hiding their message just to sell their music. If we're just Christian enough, we can sell to both the Christian & secular market.

Of course, that's just a fan's opinion. I am in no way judging the hearts of every artist and am not pointing a finger at anyone in particular.

When I see how many young people go to shows of Christian bands I really think it"s important that bands write songs about what they believe. Show the young people in your lyrics who Jesus is, what He has done for us, how Jesus is able to change their lives. Addictions, problems younger people can struggle with.

It's so sad to see that selling CDs is more important than share your faith.

alldatndensum wrote:

I am a little disappointed with some of the lyrics. I know that people are trying to take their message to the people. Sometimes having lyrics with a less preachy delivery can be a great starting place. But, sometimes I feel like a lot of artists are hiding their message just to sell their music. If we're just Christian enough, we can sell to both the Christian & secular market.

Ditto. I know some will argue that some Christian bands tone down their lyrics so that they can get more exposure to the secular market and bring Christ to those who wouldn't listen to "Christian music" perse. But they better bring the message some how, either in their liner notes or on the stage (sharing Christ with the audience). Because from what I have seen some of them have their lyrics so "toned down" that I never would have guessed they were a Christian band, and if they aren't sharing Christ on the stage (or at the very least in their album liner notes-and by that I mean more than just a token "Thank you Jesus" ) then they are no different than any other secular band.

Watering down the message to reach people with the message is contradictory. If the Father is drawing someone, the music should present the message so that they can hear it, understand it, and come to salvation. If the Father isn't drawing them, no watered-down lyric is going to sneak into their mind and get them to come. Either be hot or cold. Be Christian or not. I don't care if a band says they just want to make music for a living because they like it, but its not a ministry. But I can't stand bands that claim to be Christian, but you can't tell from their lyrics at all.

The shining example on how to do it right, IMO, right now would be Theocracy. They are Christian, and their lyrics are fairly easy to understand, while at the same time being creative. Matt may be the best lyricist to come along in a very long time.

My opinion is more Christian bands have bold lyrics about their faith in Jesus.

FOJ I agree with you.
It's like the old Stryper song "Let The Fire Burning".
Some Christian bands really miss the "Fire".