Story Behind The Song
Looking at the state of the world today, and the rising fundamentalism of all stripes, each claiming exclusivity to the Truth, inspired me to write this song, hoping it might make a tiny difference.
Song Description
The "righteousness" of adherents to any given religion, and the fundamental belief that God is on their side, is challenged. The payoff is: only LOVE is universal, and in terms of spirituality, Truth has no capital "T."
| Song Length |
4:22 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Universe, World |
| Similar Artists |
Paul Simon, John Lennon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
It Is Written
:50 Audio Collage of World Religions
You say you know the path to Heaven
You know what paves the road to hell
And who's going which direction
You're certain you can tell
Because, it is written
You hold onto an ancient book
Passed down through the ages
Taking all at face value
As you turn the pages
Of what, of what is written
Two soldiers face off on the battlefield
Each with God on his side
Only one will walk away
Blessed from above, his homicide
Praising God, for it is written
BRIDGE
Are you following the herd?
Led by rhetorical voices
Earnestly spreading the word
Leaving no room for choices
You're promised a better day
If you pray the right way
Only love is universal
And words cannot explain
Why is there so great a need,
To limit Love's domain?
You claim, you claim, it is written
You say you know the path to Heaven
So sure you have the key
As for me, I'll take my chances
Cause truth has no capital T
No matter when it is written
Just because it is written