#Kaleidoscope song courtney lyrics full

I don’t get the sense from Kaleidoscope that they endorse the language, especially given that they offer an alternative, clean version. Unlike NF’s Let You Down, where the honest statements are lobbed against other people, Kaleidoscope offers this to God. But, it’s an honest outpouring of one’s own internal feelings. For example, inciting violence in Psalm 137:8-9, against an evil people, going as far as citing individuals who dash the Babylonian children against rocks as “blessed”.

#Kaleidoscope song courtney lyrics full

Yet, the Psalms are also full of honest prayers that are contrary to God’s Word. Though line 6 is honest prayer before God, their f-bomb is contrary to Psalm 141:3, Proverbs 4:24, Proverbs 6:12, Proverbs 21:23, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:4, Colossians 3:8, 2 Timothy 2:16, and James 3:10. Lines 5 and 6: Apart from God, yes, Kaleidoscope will waste away, into eternal separation from God (Matthew 5:30, Matthew 25:31-46, Mark 9:43-48, John 3:16-21, Romans 6:23, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:14-15, and Revelation 21:8). Should Kaleidoscope decide to fall, they inquire about Christ’s Holy Spirit, if He will be taken away for erring. This is an example of spiritual warfare (Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 7:21-25, Ephesians 6:12-17, and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Lines 1-4: Kaleidoscope contemplates falling away from Jesus, asking themselves if they will walk away before they die. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?ĭespite the two f-bombs, I find all the lyrics to be completely in line with Scripture and the honesty that the Psalms teach when we go before God. Having said that, the Jesus presented in the Chorus, are Biblically accurate (see section 2) and are consistent with how Jesus treated people who were not the religious leaders who ought to know better. Old Testament prophets were put to death when they misspoke for God (Deuteronomy 18:20), adding a sense of seriousness to it. One of the most dangerous things that a Christian artist could write about is speaking for Jesus. Just make sure that when we come to God as we are, that we don’t leave unchanged! That includes our language. I don’t condone the use of explicit language, but I appreciate the raw, honest nature of it. I understand that many are uncomfortable with it and Kings Kaleidoscope provide a clean version for those who take offense However, shall we refrain from pouring ourselves out to Him using only “safe” words? We don’t come to Christ clean, but raw, dirty, broken. I don’t have an issue with the cursing given that God is the intended recipient.

The language used to describe their state of mind is pointed and poetic. The darkness that is within them causes them to curse at God, emptying themselves, laying themselves bare before Him. They wonder if this state will cause them to walk away, never to return. They describe their internal turmoil of despair, experiencing not the sweet closeness of God, but separation. At least, that is what I learned from studying the Psalms. What message does the song communicate?Īs the title suggests, this song is Kaleidoscope’s prayer offered before God, where they ought to be completely honest to Him about their life. Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! Read About the Berean Test and Evaluation Criteria prior to reading this review.

NOTE: The lyrics, linked at, contains two instances of foul language. I reviewed their song Safe Retreat in 2018. Perhaps that’s why it was requested? It’s not excessive (per my submission process), but it exists and is worth addressing. Mixed genre ten-piece band Kings Kaleidoscope entered into controversy when they released A Prayer in 2016 due to their usage of curse words.