The song can be a little bit more of the mystery and leave the whole thing open ended. But there's something really gratifying about saying exactly what you mean.
Jon ForemanDon't be discouraged, but know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance brings character, and character brings hope, and this is a hope which will not disappoint us.
Jon ForemanIโve never used music to sell my faith and Iโve never used faith to sell my music. I think they are both intrinsic parts of who I am. Weโve always tried to define our music outside of genresโฆwhat is a genre? A genreโs a cage or a box and for us our music is best with fangs and some claws running free in the wild.
Jon ForemanI think sometimes we can use spirituality as a vehicle to go closer to the things that frighten us and sometimes we can use it as a shield. I'm guilty of it too. I think spiritual words can do one or the other. Because when I hear people say, in a religion setting, 'Glory,' 'Praise the Lord,' 'Hallelujah,' but it doesn't mean anything, those are actually words that distance us from God, ironically enough.
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