Sonseed - Jesus Is My Friend (Andy Rehfeldt's ska metal version)

Music arranged and performed by Andy Rehfeldt.
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All vocals by The Markness
http://www.youtube.com/user/marknessmusic

Oh and check out the original vid too, it's catchy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8


Lyrics:

[chours]
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
Jesus is my friend
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
I have a friend named Jesus
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
Jesus is my friend
(Jesus is a friend of mine)

He taught me how to live my life as it should be
He taught me how to turn my cheek when people laugh at me
I've had friends before and I can tell you that
He's one who will never leave you flat

[chours]

He taught me how to pray and how to save my soul
He taught me how to praise my God and still play Death Metal
The music may sound different, but the message is the same
It's just the instruments who praise His name

[chours]

(Jesus is a friend of mine) x2

Once I tried to run, I tried to run and hide,
But Jesus came and found me and He touched me down inside
He is like mountie - He always gets His man
And He'll zap you any way he can
Zap!

[chours]

He loves me when I'm right, He loves me when I'm wrong
He loves me when I waste my time by writing silly songs
He loves me when I'm quiet and I have nothing to say
He'll love me when I'm perfect, if I'll ever get that way
Whoo!

[final chours]
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
Jesus is my friend
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
I have a friend named Jesus
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
Jesus is my friend
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
I have a friend named Jesus
(Jesus is a friend of mine)
J-J-J-Jesus
(Jesus is a friend of mine.)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Andy
• Rehfeldt
• Markness
• Sonseed
• Jesus
• is
• my
• friend
• arrangement
• cover
• ska
• metal

[Soeregaard]

Do you mind if I ask the personal question of whether any of you (Andy, Markness) are Christian? I ask out of curiosity: Many people refuse to sing lyrics that they do not mean, or can have no emotional investment in. Then again, I am aware that other people do not think like that - and your versions are normally true to the original lyrics.

But no matter; this is still a fantastic version. The background vocals are perfect and the rhythm and riffs are amazing. Absolutely marvellous work. ^_^

[MarkArandjus]

@Soeregaard I don't know about Andy, and it's not for me to say, but I'm not a Christian. My saviour is Optimus Prime and I follow the Holy Space Squid ;D

Recently I've also been a believer in Talos and Sovengarde. Who says religion can't be fun, bwahah.

It shouldn't matter, I don't believe in Satan, I'll still sing along to Slayer songs, in fact Tom Araya is a catholic.

This wasn't a jab at religion, the band or Christian-music.

Death metal covers are simply hilarious to us, that'sall :)

[Shreeves16]

"He taught me how to praise my god and still play Death Metal.."

I listened to this like, eight times and just now noticed that that line was changed. I laughed so hard!

[MarkArandjus]

@Shreeves16 Hah, thanks I like taking liiil liberties like that sometimes!

[AndyRehfeldt]

Thanks everybody, and thank you, Mark, for your excellent vocal interpretation. I'm glad I finally did this one.

[MarkArandjus]

@AndyRehfeldt I'm just replying so this comment will be seen on top.... mhm.

[pingpongpung]

Ska metal?? Hell yeah!!! *headbangs*

[Soeregaard]

@MarkArandjus That does indeed sound like a fun mesh of religions and beliefs. ^_^ The question was aroused by mere curiosity, so I have no reason to consider this version a jab at anything at all. And, it should be said again, this is a magnificent and thorough cover, and the idea and execution actually is hilarious (look at that guitarist dancing along with the beat). Kudos to the both of you for an excellent performance, and thank you for the response.

[spiderjerusalem100]

I love the way the host thanks the band at the end so politely after they just shredded the fuck out of the song.

[TheSurvivor1995]

jesus is my freind



[landrunyc]

This has so much more soul than the original. Why is there this rule that music about God has to suck???? At least the Violent Femmes know the diff.

[Ui2019]

Jesus kept trying to rush the stage and headbang with the band so security kicked him out.

[ShogaNinja]

their instruments are gigantic pieces of shit lol.

[wutownwrassler]

I would listen to this shit all day if only there was a way to :(

[malkia76]

There are 2 people that are not friends with Jesus!