Messes of Men - MewithoutYou Live @ Cornerstone 2006

[clab077]

im confused. they sing songs about God, but mention Allah in others and say they believe in God, but they say "their hearts are very far from Jesus". so, i dont know what they are. but their music is excelent.

[Thatmusictool]

As a young guy who rejected Christianity long ago, I have to say that I appreciate Weiss' lyrics in a very non-secular way if that makes sense. Similar to how any person nowadays can take lessons from Greek Mythology. I don't think that Mewithoutyou is a christian band, but similar to bands like Underoath and August Burns Red they consist of band members who do have strong faith in religion. Religious themes aside, the songs that this band writes are beautiful, epic, and insightful.

[BeUnbroken]

If I were in that crowd MAN would I be screaming. So lucky to have them perform for God, in front of you.

[ilovemutemath]

this is the most perfectly written song ever.

[AdamSandlerFan204]

......what the fuck?

[minasmorath]

There are Christian bands, and there are bands of Christians. This is a band that defines themselves through their religion, so I would call them a Christian band, but of course many will call me wrong, as I probably am.

In the end, who cares? It's wonderfully inspired music.

[bigdudebr92]

Due to the Christian themes of Aaron Weiss' lyrics, they have been categorized as a Christian band, although in interview, A. Weiss has stated he doesn't think they are a Christian band. Their lyrics reflect a personal relationship with God, and are not evangelistic. Other lyrical themes explored include suffering and self-doubt.

[thelostprologue]

@bigdudebr92 oh, thanks wikipedia.

[jimbojones2385]

dude just listen to the music

you guys are looking into shit waay too hard

because if you were a fan you would know and you wouldnt have to argue w youtuber =P

[NickolasLacey]

does not mean that they are true fans by looking into what they are doing and saying?

[jimbojones2385]

definitely not =)

we all know that ALL toothnnail bands r christian

no need to argue w youtubers as to the content of his lyrics, or about being "true" fans lol

shh... listen for it =)

[vonfunkenmeister23]

"Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you" Mat. 7:7 God is willing to reveal himself to anyone with the desire to ask, seek, and knock. The whole reason Jesus came to earth was to bridge the gap between God and man. He wants us to get to know Him. Later in that chapter in Matthew Jesus asks who of you, if your child asked for a fish would give him a snake? If you ask God for the wisdom to understand Him, why would He deny you?

[mikirulz666]

1.who cares if it is Christian or not?2.Why only listen to Christian bands? There are plenty of good bands out there that aren't Christian. I just don't see how Religion should matter in music. Everyone's so hyped up on this.

3.Mewithoutyou is an awesome band.

and LikesCartoons, a lot of lyrics have things to do with God/Goddess.Mainly about finding Him/Her in your world, and trying to understand them, which is nearly impossible. God is not meant to be understood. <3 Sorry for any offense.

[vonfunkenmeister23]

I know one thing, someone who has 666 in their screen name and claims that God is not meant to be understood is like a blind person telling Michelangelo he missed a spot. Besides in the same sentence you say their lyrics are about finding God and trying to understand Him and then say God is impossible to understand. ??  A glass can only spill what it contains, i 'spose:)

[mikirulz666]

haha.. don't pay attention to the 666. I don't even believe in the devil. And you can TRY to find/understand him, but you can't actually understand something so great. If someone says they understand God completely, I'll scoff. But that's just me. :p

[Ant505404]

Only Christian band I can enjoy. I am a Christian, but I find it sad that I can not really enjoy the music. MewithoutYou is one of my favorite bands by the way.

[boomstix1]

does anyone know what kind of guitar aaron is playing. it looks like my fender dg-100 NAT. i could be wrong i. i thought i saw playing it other places too

[Jessemac3992]

what? he's not preaching, its music. You can enjoy the music and the message.

[boomstix1]

bro i know the message as much as anyone. i was just wondering what kind of guitar it was because i think i play the same one. haha

[CHIODOS3038]

its ALWAYS people like you that make this a religious issue. hahahahahah

[thespottedelf]

i believe its a martin, if you look at his videos from Brother, Sister most of them he is playing a Martin...

I was at the Cd release party/concert for Its all Crazy, Its all False, Its all a Dream, Its all right and he played a beat up GUILD

[xthroughbeingcoolx]

i was at that show too. it was so awesome.

[johnstangg]

HEY JOEL A. SWANSON:

Honestly, what "editing" did you have to do for this? - Nothing, that's right, nothing.

[johnstangg]

my bad, you put a fade to black at the end. wow...wow

[johnstangg]

still amazed that you gave yourself editing credit for this... I should forward you the short film I did for my Film degree at UofM

[TylerBunnell]

chill dude, lol

I'd be interested in your film though ;D

[soundangel13]

ah i should have put the whole songs the ending is my favorite part.....?

thanx for posting anyways.

[Patrickkkkkkkkkkk]

i absolutely love these guys live.

[asstease]

yea these guys such an awesome band..i love these guys hope ya'll show them the respect they deserve../.aww i love this song..

[LikesCartoons]

Yes these guys ARE Christian. You must really be new to these guys, because every me without you fan knows they are Christians. Read the lyrics and watch the interviews. You can plainly see they are Christian. Like another poster here sed, read lyrics for catch for us the foxes.

[TylerBunnell]

actually, their dad was Jewish, and their mother was Episcopalian, then they converted to Islam and they were raised practicing the Sufi way of life. Aaron and his brother later gave their life to Jesus as they got older. They continue to work with the Simple Way Christian ministry and Another World is Possible with Shane Claiborne.

[HNUFAR]

@TylerBunnell Their father was Jewish? :O :O

Not christian ?? Are you sure?

[Howlongcanimakethis]

this song always brings me to tears.

[ucantmakemechoose]

It seems like they have grown allot on this album its amazing, not to say I dont love their older albums too...

[Fredtothe8]

can't get over this song

[hiicamel]

love them.

[D7XYZproductions]

"and if ever u come near i'll hold up high a mirror, lord i can never show u anything as beautiful as u"

this is how i found out they are a christian rock band, they are so great, im seeing them in november.

[SigneTolboll]

Me too (about the quote)! I brought the album Brother Sister because I think the music is awesome. Was really happy when I found out they are christians. So it was a win win situation. :D

[AddfunK]

I don't get it... maybe it'ts because I just simply listen to their music, chords and lyrics, in other words - the whole package - ... And I love them...

BUT where do you see the christian link between their text and lyrics? Because he uses the term 'lord'?... it doesn't convince me... maybe it's because I don't believe in religion... could be.. anyhow MWY is amazing!

it doesn't matter if they are christians or not!

[JakeAndJeremyShow]

Read HM mag. Its a christian hard music mag. It features Christian bands, a couple of bands that arent christians, but meerly christians "in" a band. But in their interviews they clearly point out that they are both christian and play christian music*

*footnote:They played alot of their first shows at churches.

Just thought this info would help.

[oldbenkenobi88]

and he says "christ i am ready for you to come back"

along with many other referances to his faith read thelyrics to catch for us the foxes

[jagster525]

if it helps, cornerstone is a christian rock festival, and mwY was or still might be signed to tooth and nail which is a christian label. im not christian or believe much in religion, but this band is fucking awesome.

[Clayterman]

a ton of their songs are extremely religious if you listen to the lyrics, this one included

[xXdrumsX4lifeXx]

good band

[ahhmyeye]

their best song