James - One of the Three

From 1993's "Laid". Lyrics below.

You were one, one of the three
One in three must find some peace
You were one, one of the three
I need proof before belief

Oh, well, you just knew they'd come for you
So it was suicide, suicide
Oh, well, now you got just what you want
I hope you're satisfied

One of the three (x4)

You were one, one of the three
One in three must find some peace
You were one, one of the three
I need proof before belief

Oh, well, I guess you're not to blame for what they've done in your name
In your name
Oh, well, it's a shame you got so famous for a sacrifice

One of the three (x8)

You were one, one of the three
One in three must find some peace
You were one, one of the three
I need proof before belief

You sent forth your lamb to the slaughter (x4)

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[nnunezriera]

Very Nice band... one of the bests hidden treasures, i respect people who likes non-commertial bands, like JAMES

[montage12333]

I realy think this is one of the best bands of the 90's, this album got me through the hardest time of my life when in 1995 i had a serious car accident which killed three of my best friends. a month in hospital with the headphones every night listening to this album kept me sane, comforted and every time i hear any track helps me to never forget how fortunate i am and to never forget my friends. thanks "james" you'll never know what this album means to me :-)

[KITCHENOFDISTINCTION]

Laid is a genius record.

[apovah73]

If you listen to most of the music James produces, they are usually being cynical of religion, politics, fame, fortune (listen to Government Walls, God only knows, shes a star, etc). If you think of the lyrics in the mainstream, you are missing the point of the song.

If you looking for tears.. then just listen to lullaby and let your mind wonder to all the poor kids who have been abused.

[gmolasher]

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Por que la voluntad esta en la fortaleza de cada personA '

El aprecio unico de una vida en el transito del universO ¡¡¡

[H3nrix]

@glory2glory76 Maybe it was about both and the similarities in the situations. Lots of "puns" intended. Nevertheless, I dont thin the 3 would be the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, but Jesus and the two other thieves crucified. In any case, amazing song which works for both cases. Maybe Terry White is Jesus! hehe

[autumnsquires]

@montage12333 i totally agree with you, best band of th 90s, i was hit by a train in 1997 and spent many weeks in hospital with a sony walkman and only this album on cassette, listened to it every night, got me though a bad time in my life, love this album, al.

[ThePaultipple]

@ThePaultipple Hiya. Ur right in some respects, it is a spiritual song, and Tim booth is/was a very spiritual person given what he went through, and he openly talks about this and you can tell from a lot of the early songs. It is about Terry Waite being taken hostage tho. There was a big article about James in the NME years ago I think, or i saw a long interview with Tim Booth and he spoke about the song and what it meant and why he wrote it.  I was amazed as well but it is true

[glory2glory76]

@ThePaultipple As much as I respect your opinion about the song, it is about Jesus.  "I guess your not to blame for what they've done to me, in Your name" " Send forth your lamb to the slaughter" "It's a shame you got so famous for a sacrifice" "I need proof before belief" All the connections are spiritual. One of the 3....Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Wondering where this quote from Tim Booth is about it....cuz if I'm wrong, the parrallels are amazing.

[glory2glory76]

@ThePaultipple As much as I respect your opinion about the song, it is about Jesus. "I guess your not to blame for what they've done to me, in Your name" " Send forth your lamb to the slaughter" "It's a shame you got so famous for a sacrifice" "I need proof before belief" All the connections are spiritual. One of the 3....Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

[glory2glory76]

@montage12333 I am with you...this album got me through that same period...1994-95 through some great tragedies of my life.

[ThePaultipple]

@pdiamant2009 Its about Terry Waite being taken hostage in the Lebanon. 1 of the 3 hostages. U knew they'd come for u so it was suicide - he got in the truck with Hezbolah. I need proof before belief - TW said this. He needed proof the others were alive. Its a shame u got so famous for a sacrifice - being taken hostage. Beautiful song. Amazing lyrics. Tim Booth said this song just showed the stupidity of what TW did... but i guess ur not to blame for what they done in your name.