I have begged for your forgiveness \/ For all my blasphemy \/ I tried to walk up the river \/ But it was hard from way down stream \/ Then it hit me like a freight train \/ It was a light I never seen \/ I called his name and he took aim \/ James 1:17.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nI for one would like to know what\u00a0happened immediately before “it\u00a0hit\u00a0me like a freight train.” Something powerful to be sure \u2014 give credit here because\u00a0the song’s writers actually fill in some detail by\u00a0simply stating the book and verse.<\/p>\n
If you’re curious, James 1:17 reads: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”<\/p>\n
A second chorus\u00a0follows, and then\u00a0a third, fourth and half a fifth chorus. There’s no bridge, which is a missed opportunity.\u00a0Kid Rock has\u00a0got our attention but he gets hooked on his own hook.<\/p>\n
Solid C-Tier for the lyrics, but the production is what will make or break one’s personal review. Kid Rock’s gospel approach is on-brand but distracting if the goal is to\u00a0sell an earnest first attempt in the genre. An established Christian artist can do this but someone with less pedigree comes across as fresh out of the water and that’s not really the rock we lean on.<\/p>\n
On social media, Kid Rock indicates there’s more to come from this well. A pretentious critic will certainly roll his or her eyes at that attempt to be all things to everyone, but I won’t go that far. There is something genuine about this new chapter and church pews are filled with middle aged men who’ve seen the light.<\/p>\n
He’d be wise to find a humble mentor within the genre however. Overall “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” is more show than go.<\/p>\n
Kid Rock “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King)” Lyrics:<\/h3>\n
I have wandered through the ages \/ And flipped through all your pages \/ Every stage of life I’ve gone through \/ I’ve refused to compromise \/ I’ve been locked up in your cages \/ And my sins became contagious \/ But when I got right with Jesus Christ I found things that money can’t buy.<\/em><\/p>\nChorus:<\/strong>
Jesus is king \/ And for his glory I will sing \/ So pray for my salvation and to do the righteous thing \/ Baptize me in the water \/ Give glory to our father \/ Let freedom ring, spread your wings \/ Jesus is king.<\/em><\/p>\nGuitar Solo<\/strong><\/p>\nI have begged for your forgiveness \/ For all my blasphemy \/ I tried to walk up the river \/ But it was hard from way down stream \/ Then it hit me like a freight train \/ It was a light I never seen \/ I called his name and he took aim \/ James 1:17.<\/em><\/p>\nRepeat Chorus<\/strong><\/p>\nRepeat Chorus<\/strong><\/p>\nRepeat Chorus<\/strong><\/p>\n