Jesus Was A Cross Maker
Warren Zevon · Other Songs - Warren Zevon
Sweet silver angels over the sea
Please come down flying low for me
One time I trusted a stranger
'Cause I heard his sweet song
It was gently enticing me
But there was something wrong
And when I turned
He was gone
Blinding me
His song remains reminding me
He's a bandit and a heartbreaker
My Jesus was a cross maker
Sweet silver angels over the sea
Please come down flying low for me
He wages war with the devil
With a pistol by His side
He's always chasing him out of windows
And He won't give him a place to hide
But he keeps His door
Open wide
Fighting him
He lights a lamp inviting him
He's a bandit and a heartbreaker
My Jesus was a cross maker
Yeah, Jesus was a cross maker
(here's a verse Ms. Sill wrote, which Warren leaves out:
maybe he thought he had enough thunder on this record, already:
I heard the thunder come rumblin'
The light never looked so dim
I see the junction git nearer
and danger is in the wind
And either road's lookin' grim
Hidin' me, I flee, desire dividin' me
He's a bandit and a heartbreaker.
Oh, but Jesus was a cross maker
Yes, Jesus was a cross maker)
Jesus Was A Cross Maker
Warren Zevon's "Jesus Was A Cross Maker" stands as a testament to his unique ability to blend dark humor with profound spiritual themes. Recorded during a period where Zevon was refining his signature blend of rock and country influences, the track showcases his distinctive narrative voice and sharp lyrical wit. The song explores religious imagery through Zevon's characteristic lens, offering a perspective that is both reverent and irreverent. As part of his broader discography, which includes acclaimed works like "Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner" and "Excitable Boy," this recording highlights his skill in crafting memorable, character-driven songs. Zevon's approach to songwriting often involved intricate storytelling, and this piece continues that tradition by examining faith with a critical yet compassionate eye, cementing his reputation as a master of American rock songwriting.