Lyrical Corner 7-24-2008

I love this song! I think it's such an amazing commentary of the christian church today. Derek says so much, so poetically and melodically with this song. It seems we as humans want to quickly run to the promises that God has for us without thinking of the cost that may be required of us or what the promises truly mean. Some may not want to give their hearts wholly over to the love of their bridegroom for all eternity, but still dabble in their sin that so easily ensnares them. They truly have no grasp of how exhilarating, how wild and amazing His love can truly be. They have no gratitude for the cost that was paid to clothe us in that wedding dress and to place that priceless ring upon our finger. It seems that constant search for blessings without responsibility. There are some words that may offend others, but I think they are poignant to the language of the song. If you cannot overlook it, I'm sorry. Try not to strain at a gnat to avoid the conviction of the Holy Spirit.

SPOTLIGHT DEREK WEBB
"Wedding Dress"

If you could love me as a wife
And for my wedding gift, your life
Should that be all I’d ever need?
Or is there more I’m looking for

And should I read between the lines
And look for blessings in disguise
To make me handsome, rich, and wise
Is that really what you want?

[Chorus]
‘Cause I am a whore I do confess
But I put you on just like a wedding dress
And I run down the aisle, I run down the aisle
I’m a prodigal with no way home
But I put you on just like a ring of gold
And I run down the aisle
I run down the aisle to you

So could you love this bastard child?
Though I don’t trust you to provide
With one hand in a pot of gold
And with the other in your side
‘Cause I am so easily satisfied
By the call of lovers so less wild
That I would take a little cash
Over your very flesh and blood

[Chorus x2]

Because money cannot buy
A husband’s jealous eye
When you have knowingly deceived his wife