Monday, March 9, 2009

Magnificent God on Letterman

U2 and Bono are at it again.  Even though they have been doing it for 30 years they continue to be seen as one of the world greatest rock bands.  In addition to that the continue to write and sing songs that have lyrics that are overtly worship songs. 

The band has a new album out (you can listen to it free on Lala) and appeared on David Letterman every night last week.  On Tuesday, they played a song called “Magnificent” which reads like Old Testament Psalm.

Magnificent!
Magnificent!

I was born, I was born to be with you
In this Space and Time,
after that, the Ever-After—
I haven’t had a clue
only to break rhyme
such foolishness
leaves the heart black and blue

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar

I was born, I was born to sing for you
I didn’t have a choice but to lift you up
And sing whatever song you wanted me to
I give you back my voice
From the womb my first cry, it was a joyful noise.

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love can heal such a scar

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
The Magnificent
Magnificent

Only love, only love can leave such a mark
But only love, only love unites our hearts

Justified till we die, you and I will magnify
The Magnificent
Magnificent
Magnificent

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