Personal Jesus
Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash
someone to hear your prayers,
someone who cares
Your own, personal, Jesus
someone to hear your prayers,
someone who's there
Feeling unknown
and you're all alone,
flesh and bone,
by the telephone,
lift up the receiver,
i'll make you a believer
Take second best,
put me to the test,
things on your chest,
you need to confess,
i will deliver,
you know i'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own, personal, Jesus
someone to hear your prayers,
someone who cares
Your own, personal, Jesus
someone to hear your prayers,
someone to care
Feeling unknown
and you're all alone,
flesh and bone,
by the telephone,
lift up the receiver,
i'll make you a believer
i will deliver,
you know i'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Personal Jesus
Released in 1972, "Personal Jesus" stands as a defining track in Johnny Cash's later career, marking a profound shift in his musical direction and public persona. The song blends gospel influences with country rock, reflecting Cash's deepening spiritual exploration and his move toward a more introspective, faith-based identity. Lyrically, it explores themes of surrender and the transformative power of belief, resonating with Cash's own journey toward religious conviction. This recording exemplifies the genre fusion that characterized his work during the early 1970s, bridging the gap between his traditional country roots and the emerging sounds of the era. It remains a pivotal moment in his discography, showcasing his ability to adapt his style while maintaining his signature vocal delivery and emotional depth.