There is a reason why everything has happened and will happened. Those 8 people who died in the car crash, they must have been ready to go to heaven or hell early, and you ( the one that survived) needed a little more time here on Earth. Take the song the way you want, but jesus is doing these things for a reason, and we might as well go with him.
At a concert in Pittsburgh lead vocalist Ryan Miller introduced this song saying, "you know when you watch a football game and your team scores and you think, 'it's Jesus' and then the other team scores and their fans think 'it's Jesus'? Well that makes me laugh, and that's what this song is about."
Yes they are all Jewish, but that doesn't mean its a satire. I don't think its meant to be taken literally or even read into that deeply. I think its tongue in cheek. A somewhat serious, somewhat satirical comment on survivorship and faith. Regardless this may be one of the most intelligent conversations on youtube I've ever read...and a kick ass song.
the song is supposed to be a joke. He's commenting on how often times, people will praise jesus for their safety in instances where others die or are hurt, while those people are probably cursing jesus for the same thing. A miracle to one person is disaster to another, so praising jesus for an event where others die seems weird to him.
I like this song and I'm not religious. I think it has to do with 'survivors guilt'. When someone survives an incident, especially if they are the sole survivors, the question always comes up 'why me?'. Some people live with serious guilt and shame (at times). This is a good way of explaining it...'It was not your time'.
@moxichick67 you realize this is an anti-religious song? Hes commenting on how rediculous it is when people "praise jesus" when other people are killed
This song is a religious satire. The idea is that many believe that Jesus chose them and saved them, but what about all of the other people that lost their lives in such catastrophes?... why didn't Jesus save them? "Two at a time" is again another song that alludes to a similar meaning. Guster has openly alluded to this.
Fun fact: Ryan, Adam, and Brian are all Jewish. Their music is often influenced by their degrees (Religious studies, Psychology, and American studies). They've written songs relating to the Judaism (and to Christians, the Old Testament) like "Two at a Time" or "Jonah." There is a lot of cross-over between the faiths, and generally respect. Plus, there is such a thing as a Messianic Jew (being Jewish and believing in Christ). So simply being Jewish doesn't mean they can't respect Christianity.
The song has a sense irony whether that equates to sarcasm or not I think is an open question. One thing I think is for sure is that if the narrator is supposed to be a real person it is not one of the band members because I'm pretty sure they're under 65.
Folks, its a lovely melody, but it's most definately sarcastic. The lyrics about the airplane is true. Christians think that skydaddy has their best interests in mind. A plane crashes, or something, and one random person survives, and they think Yahweh wanted to save them and only them! How does the families of the other 235 dead feel about this arrogance? hmm? Way too many examples of this happening in life. Or maybe J. took 235 people to heaven and left one loser behind? :)
saying that God looks after those who have given their life and/or loyalty to him, isn't such a great stretch. most religions (including jews) believe this. If the God in question is good, and wants his followers to do good, isn't it better if they're still around to do it.
just because they're not a christian band doesn't mean they don't have spiritual beliefs of some sort or other. that might or might not include some traditional christian strands.
I think what this song and video are portraying is that jesus is just a metaphorical person and "jesus" is in everyone. Like when he's in the airport and someone stops him from going on, it could have been anyone. idk just a thoery, okay im ready for the hardcore Christian to come on here and bitch at me of how bad of a person i am and how im going to hell...
@Clubpenguinisfortard haha, I won't do that. That's a completely reasonable theory. As a Christian, I found this song odd in that it isn't anything bad regarding Christianity, in fact, it's completely true according to Christians. I don't (or am not supposed to) see the world as completely random. There is some plan for people, and God (Jesus) leads us in the direction He wants us to go (though we of course have the choice to follow).
Another "Christiany" song kinda like "Two At A Time". Guster has stated that they aren't a "Christian rock" band. At the same time, they decline to delve into the "meanings" of their songs. They would rather let the listener decide what the song means. I am a born-again believer. When I sing along in my car I don't think, "Wow, this is an atheistic song making light of my faith." I see it as beautiful music with great lyrics that work for me. That's all.
It's decent, but where has good old Guster gone? Let's go back to the days of "Keep it Together" and "Lost and Gone Forever"!!! Something is missing to me.
and the ending is actually like watching a fireworks finale. so cool. and i like the perspective of when he's driving and sees the deer...sad part but good video.
@drdave2k11 Indeed, all of this horrible shit is happening, and by chance he's alive but gives credit to jesus for "saving him", or rather... let everyone else die horrible deaths.
@DCLT05 Yes, but I heard one of the new members is Christian. I don't know if that is true or not. It might be a satire, or maybe they got the idea from Christian friends?
@DCLT05 This is not a pro-Christianity song. Really look at the lyrics, in the song Jesus only cares about the one person while allowing all the others to perish. The song is less about Jesus and more about the mindset of people who think Jesus interjects into daily life. People who ignore all the death and destruction and show the survival of one as a miracle, proof of a rescuing deity, implication that one person earned saving with their faith means none of the others were worthy of saving.
I love the video style they used
ErinCeleste 3 weeks ago
I know the person who made this video!!
EVideoJ77 1 month ago
Is he really 65?
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sadizes 3 months ago
This is a sarcastic song. He is guilty that He should've died with all those people that died in the accidents mentioned.
porkyupine 4 months ago 3
There is a reason why everything has happened and will happened. Those 8 people who died in the car crash, they must have been ready to go to heaven or hell early, and you ( the one that survived) needed a little more time here on Earth. Take the song the way you want, but jesus is doing these things for a reason, and we might as well go with him.
Deathsquad49 5 months ago
At a concert in Pittsburgh lead vocalist Ryan Miller introduced this song saying, "you know when you watch a football game and your team scores and you think, 'it's Jesus' and then the other team scores and their fans think 'it's Jesus'? Well that makes me laugh, and that's what this song is about."
Skaman12341234 5 months ago 9
@Skaman12341234 some guy wrote that on songmeanings, i didn't actually hear Ryan Miller say that
Skaman12341234 5 months ago
I don't care if people think it's a satire...it's still a good "christian" song I like it a lot.
Tflash13 5 months ago
uhh. i dunno what to think anymore.
thehardsucker 6 months ago 2
its like christian rock, except you know....its good
jake2500000 6 months ago 5
Is there a reason Jesus looks like a dumba...oh wait...I just got it.
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thehardsucker 6 months ago
So sad.
(Sniff)
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Yes they are all Jewish, but that doesn't mean its a satire. I don't think its meant to be taken literally or even read into that deeply. I think its tongue in cheek. A somewhat serious, somewhat satirical comment on survivorship and faith. Regardless this may be one of the most intelligent conversations on youtube I've ever read...and a kick ass song.
Hyperbole86 8 months ago
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Hyperbole86 8 months ago
the song is supposed to be a joke. He's commenting on how often times, people will praise jesus for their safety in instances where others die or are hurt, while those people are probably cursing jesus for the same thing. A miracle to one person is disaster to another, so praising jesus for an event where others die seems weird to him.
airbob11 10 months ago 3
@airbob11 U gotta admit, it's still a great song. :D
TheResolutionPro 10 months ago
I like this song and I'm not religious. I think it has to do with 'survivors guilt'. When someone survives an incident, especially if they are the sole survivors, the question always comes up 'why me?'. Some people live with serious guilt and shame (at times). This is a good way of explaining it...'It was not your time'.
moxichick67 10 months ago
@moxichick67 you realize this is an anti-religious song? Hes commenting on how rediculous it is when people "praise jesus" when other people are killed
JC593 8 months ago 3
This song is a religious satire. The idea is that many believe that Jesus chose them and saved them, but what about all of the other people that lost their lives in such catastrophes?... why didn't Jesus save them? "Two at a time" is again another song that alludes to a similar meaning. Guster has openly alluded to this.
Steffie2329 10 months ago
And simply put, regardless of your faith, it's a great song!
christadaelia 10 months ago 4
Fun fact: Ryan, Adam, and Brian are all Jewish. Their music is often influenced by their degrees (Religious studies, Psychology, and American studies). They've written songs relating to the Judaism (and to Christians, the Old Testament) like "Two at a Time" or "Jonah." There is a lot of cross-over between the faiths, and generally respect. Plus, there is such a thing as a Messianic Jew (being Jewish and believing in Christ). So simply being Jewish doesn't mean they can't respect Christianity.
christadaelia 10 months ago 4
Just saw them in New Orleans and they played this one.. It was so awesome.
myownguster 10 months ago
Hmm, I wonder why Jesus kept the singer alive while all those other people were killed...
Vampirategirl 11 months ago
im a Christian, not sure if it's Christian or a satire, but i like it - a lot. Love their style
tledbetterrn1 11 months ago
Such a great song.
HoldTheMayo904 1 year ago
Reminds me a lot of Relient K's "Deathbed". Man I love Guster
ilikacoffee 1 year ago
The song has a sense irony whether that equates to sarcasm or not I think is an open question. One thing I think is for sure is that if the narrator is supposed to be a real person it is not one of the band members because I'm pretty sure they're under 65.
insanemansam5 1 year ago
Who cares about satire. This song is Awesome!!! C'mon.......give me a break.
Adamc753 1 year ago 2
Why didn't jesus help the other people in all of the accidents in this song? What makes the storyteller so special?
erk13z 1 year ago
@erk13z the song is probably an antithesis to how self-centered it all is. if not the intention, it sure shows it regardless
Tucknrollgrampa 11 months ago
@Tucknrollgrampa ok.
erk13z 11 months ago
they are pretty agnostic
MusicJew158 1 year ago
Praise Jesus!
s10wcheetah 1 year ago
I especially love the soothing yet empowering Hallelujah parts of this song!
nikovandh 1 year ago
Folks, its a lovely melody, but it's most definately sarcastic. The lyrics about the airplane is true. Christians think that skydaddy has their best interests in mind. A plane crashes, or something, and one random person survives, and they think Yahweh wanted to save them and only them! How does the families of the other 235 dead feel about this arrogance? hmm? Way too many examples of this happening in life. Or maybe J. took 235 people to heaven and left one loser behind? :)
comeade 1 year ago
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I think if it was sarcastic they would have made it more obvious. and if it is, no biggie. christians will still like it. I do.
elenore9 1 year ago
@comeade
saying that God looks after those who have given their life and/or loyalty to him, isn't such a great stretch. most religions (including jews) believe this. If the God in question is good, and wants his followers to do good, isn't it better if they're still around to do it.
elenore9 1 year ago
@comeade HAHAHAHA... skydaddy. Love it.
Steffie2329 10 months ago
They said they're not a Christian band, so this is likely a tongue in cheek mockery of religion in general ( not cool )
SUPERDOOPERTUBER 1 year ago
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just because they're not a christian band doesn't mean they don't have spiritual beliefs of some sort or other. that might or might not include some traditional christian strands.
elenore9 1 year ago
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Very cool actually. The world needs more of it.
Bergm138 9 months ago
What? Is Guster a religious band?
Shadowsteelll 1 year ago
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not really. i mean theyre jewish too. and singin about jesus. haha . i love them.
xBananaSurferx 1 year ago
im jewish theyre jewish maybe i dont know what it really means but...I think this song is beautiful and sweet. it kinda makes me wanna cry
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4321diane 1 year ago
Love Guster, don't eat them :-)
4321diane 1 year ago
Love Guster, don't eat them :-)
4321diane 1 year ago
I think what this song and video are portraying is that jesus is just a metaphorical person and "jesus" is in everyone. Like when he's in the airport and someone stops him from going on, it could have been anyone. idk just a thoery, okay im ready for the hardcore Christian to come on here and bitch at me of how bad of a person i am and how im going to hell...
Clubpenguinisfortard 1 year ago
@Clubpenguinisfortard haha, I won't do that. That's a completely reasonable theory. As a Christian, I found this song odd in that it isn't anything bad regarding Christianity, in fact, it's completely true according to Christians. I don't (or am not supposed to) see the world as completely random. There is some plan for people, and God (Jesus) leads us in the direction He wants us to go (though we of course have the choice to follow).
xnarutofanx13 1 year ago
Another "Christiany" song kinda like "Two At A Time". Guster has stated that they aren't a "Christian rock" band. At the same time, they decline to delve into the "meanings" of their songs. They would rather let the listener decide what the song means. I am a born-again believer. When I sing along in my car I don't think, "Wow, this is an atheistic song making light of my faith." I see it as beautiful music with great lyrics that work for me. That's all.
washbuda 1 year ago
It's decent, but where has good old Guster gone? Let's go back to the days of "Keep it Together" and "Lost and Gone Forever"!!! Something is missing to me.
seanmcc0 1 year ago
@seanmcc0 see 'em live. the new songs are INSANELY good live.
bennyv04988 1 year ago
Kinda gay, and not related to Soundgarden.
ChrisHisWickedness 1 year ago
Love the song and the video. By the beard, I'm guessing Ryan modelled in a J cap and cape for the cut-out figure. :)
taurnguard 1 year ago
and the ending is actually like watching a fireworks finale. so cool. and i like the perspective of when he's driving and sees the deer...sad part but good video.
CrazyCarnival 1 year ago
soo good and creative! artsy fartsy. i love the glittery, sparkly, bokeh background where it says "hallelujah."
CrazyCarnival 1 year ago
This makes me cry joyful tears.
MichaelaHighVideos 1 year ago
from what I can tell this song is a satire tho
drdave2k11 1 year ago 4
@drdave2k11 I agree but what makes you feel this way? just curious
Benlew112358 1 year ago
@drdave2k11 Indeed, all of this horrible shit is happening, and by chance he's alive but gives credit to jesus for "saving him", or rather... let everyone else die horrible deaths.
bennyv04988 1 year ago
WONDERFUL SOUL LIFTING SONG
Justnotherday 1 year ago
Aren't the members of Guster Jewish????
DCLT05 1 year ago 14
@DCLT05 I believe Joe is Christian, the only one in the band.
Aabalol 1 year ago
@DCLT05 Yup!
TheAdamBomb19 1 year ago
@DCLT05
haha yea they are. i am confused too
xBananaSurferx 1 year ago
@DCLT05 Yes, but I heard one of the new members is Christian. I don't know if that is true or not. It might be a satire, or maybe they got the idea from Christian friends?
weisup 8 months ago
@DCLT05 Yup. :] They talked about it at one of their concerts.
subakamoo 5 months ago
@DCLT05 This is not a pro-Christianity song. Really look at the lyrics, in the song Jesus only cares about the one person while allowing all the others to perish. The song is less about Jesus and more about the mindset of people who think Jesus interjects into daily life. People who ignore all the death and destruction and show the survival of one as a miracle, proof of a rescuing deity, implication that one person earned saving with their faith means none of the others were worthy of saving.
530Paradise 3 weeks ago
great video!
mochando 1 year ago
I hate all these ads.
fingazfingaz 1 year ago
You can find out info about the directors (& we'll be posting making of 'Stay with Me Jesus' videos soon) at onedegreeoff (dot)com
JUDGEDETROIT 1 year ago
This video was directed by Susan Hall, Kathleen Judge & Jason Creps of One Degree Off.
Not sure why Universal isn't giving us credit?
JUDGEDETROIT 1 year ago