Story Behind The Song
There is a scripture in the OT book of Daniel Where the king has a dream and sees handwriting on the wall. He is told it means he has been weighed and found wanting.
Song Description
The song is actually not only to name some things, but to show that all of us are are part of the problem...hence the verse about Jesus and the woman caught in adultery.
Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Country - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
Mood |
Poignant, Worried |
Subject |
Country, Nation, Liberal, Progressive |
Similar Artists |
Neil Young |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Where is The Wall
Here is a story that I hope you'll listen to.
Every finger's pointing, and mine's pointing too,
But the fingers are just reaching, accusing me and you.
The leaders of our nation,soldiers of the world,
Standing on the battle lines, the flags of war unfurled,
Many mother's babies will die before it ends,
Battle visions bind the minds of all of those who live.
(chorus)
Where is the wall that the handwriting's on?
Do you think that we could read it,
If the writing weren't so small?
Or is the print just much too large
For us to focus on?
Many mighty nations making more and more warheads,
Military reasoning, more and more prevents,
If they don't we won't, seems to make some sense,
If they do, we do, ain't nobody left!
(chorus)
I had myself a vision, it was something like a dream.
There was Jesus and this lady, standing there alone,
A crowd of people gathered round them,
Standing there alone...All of them were laughing.
And all were throwing stones.
(chorus)
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