[polishdelta]

why do christian bands have explicit songs? i don't really get it. it's not very christian. bands like family force 5 and underoath say they are christian but they have explicit music. it makes christains look bad because we don't practice what we preach.

[AudioAUnderdog]

What about FF5 and Underoath is explicit? I've read the lyrics for every Family Force 5 song ever, and it either has a totally Christian message or is completely benign. I've read the lyrics for Underoath's newest album, Lost in the Sound of Separation, and I was surprised to find it laden with Christian meanings, with nothing explicit about it at all. What are the exact songs and the exact issues you have a problem with? That they scream in their music? That they wear black cloths? That they don't write happy songs? (Not all of the psalms are happy at all.) Read the lyrics before you judge.

[Iceman-bass14]

Originally Posted by AudioAUnderdog

What about FF5 and Underoath is explicit? I've read the lyrics for every Family Force 5 song ever, and it either has a totally Christian message or is completely benign. I've read the lyrics for Underoath's newest album, Lost in the Sound of Separation, and I was surprised to find it laden with Christian meanings, with nothing explicit about it at all. What are the exact songs and the exact issues you have a problem with? That they scream in their music? That they wear black cloths? That they don't write happy songs? (Not all of the psalms are happy at all.) Read the lyrics before you judge.

I dont think these are the issues as the poster has a Skillet avatar,but stranger things have happened.

I've never heard an 'explicit' FF5 song before.

[conceived in fire]

What Underoath song(s) are you talking about? Their last two albums don't have anything "explicit" on them.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by polishdelta

why do christian bands have explicit songs? i don't really get it. it's not very christian. bands like family force 5 and underoath say they are christian but they have explicit music. it makes christains look bad because we don't practice what we preach.

These bands are only explicit to culturally conservative Christians. They aren't explicit to the non-Christians.

[k-lub242]

Anyone mind actually giving examples of these lyrics in question?

Because without specific examples, it seems to me like we're discussing something without knowing what we're discussing. Which... doesn't quite work.

[Iceman-bass14]

Originally Posted by k-lub242

Anyone mind actually giving examples of these lyrics in question?

Because without specific examples, it seems to me like we're discussing something without knowing what we're discussing. Which... doesn't quite work.

I know pretty much every FF5 song and cant think of anything that would be considered explicit so the OP is gonna have to provide examples.

[smhatahy]

Pedro the Lion (though technically not a Christian band in its strictest definition) have a few songs where they drop the F-bomb. However, I find that it is done in a classy way, and is somewhat appropriate in the context of the song. So if by explicit you meant-- explicit lyrics, then I don't see it as much of a problem as long as it makes sense in the context of the song. If you meant explicit as in-- the style of music they play is explicit, then you are being ridiculous. Rock music at one time was thought to be wrong, same with swing, jazz, rap, and possibly every single new genre to ever evolve.

[mulletman]

Originally Posted by Sean

These bands are only explicit to culturally conservative Christians. They aren't explicit to the non-Christians.

How so?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by mulletman

How so?

I don't know what you're asking.

[k-lub242]

I think he's asking how can some of these songs be explicit to culturally conservative Christians but not to anyone else.

[bravesfan007]

Like everyone else has said I'm not sure what's explicit about these bands. I can't think of any lyrics that are explicit. Lyrics would have to be provided for us to discuss. If you consider them explicit then that's cool. However, I'll keep listening to my "explicit" music.

*I guess the main point of this is I'm subscribing just so I can see where it goes.*

[Sean]

Originally Posted by k-lub242

I think he's asking how can some of these songs be explicit to culturally conservative Christians but not to anyone else.

The same reason that the Pharisees thought Jesus was such a wicked sinner they needed to stone him to death.

[rock_show_host]

Originally Posted by Sean

The same reason that the Pharisees thought Jesus was such a wicked sinner they needed to stone him to death.

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Originally Posted by polishdelta

why do christian bands have explicit songs? i don't really get it. it's not very christian. bands like family force 5 and underoath say they are christian but they have explicit music. it makes christains look bad because we don't practice what we preach.

I don't listen to either of those bands, but I too would be interested to know what specifically they've sung/written that "makes Christians look bad."

[Sean]

Originally Posted by rock_show_host

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