“G” by Avenged Sevenfold
Presumably the “G” which makes up this song’s title stands for God, whose role the vocalist is apparently taking on the verses. Of course, Avenged Sevenfold isn’t what we would describe as a religious act....
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“Soldier, Poet, King” by The Oh Hellos
The Oh Hellos is a sibling musical pairing consisting of Tyler Heath, who initially was a soloist, alongside his sister, Maggie. Their brand may not be a household name, but together they have managed,...
“Messy in Heaven” by Venbee & Goddard
One proven way to instantly turn heads in the music industry is to drop a song with popular religious references being used in an unconventional or downright-secular way. So for instance, in the intro/chorus of...
“Jesus Is Just Alright” by The Doobie Brothers
“Jesus Is Just Alright” was written for the most part during the 1960s. During that era, putting forth that someone was “just alright” would be another way of saying that they’re cool or hip,...
“Mary, Did You Know”
It’s easy to deduce the gist of “Mary, Did You Know” simply from its title, if you’re equipped with the foreknowledge that the Mary being referred to Jesus’s mother of New Testament fame. Actually...
“Shelter from the Storm” by Bob Dylan
If you think Bob Dylan’s 21st century pieces are challenging to decipher, he was really wild for the night back in the day, such as on this song (“Shelter from the Storm”), which he dropped...
“O Holy Night” (Christmas Song)
“O Holy Night” is meant to be a celebration and to a lesser degree detailing the birth of Jesus, i.e. the historical event which lies at the foundation of the Christmas holiday. It has...
“Mary’s Boy Child” by Harry Belafonte
Without an atom of doubt, “Mary’s Boy Child” is one of the most popular Christmas songs ever composed. The lyrics basically center around the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy it brings mankind....
