Drugs or Jesus
Tim McGraw
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In my home town for anyone who sticks around You're either lost or you're found There's not much in between In my home town everything's still black and white It's a long long way from wrong to right From Sunday morning to Saturday night Everybody just wants to get high Sit and watch a perfect world go by We're all looking for love and meaning in our lives We follow the roads that lead us To drugs or Jesus My whole life, I've tried to run, I've tried to hide From the stained-glass windows in my mind Refusing to let God's light shine down on me, down on me Everybody just wants to get high Sit and watch a perfect world go by We're all looking for love and meaning in our lives There's not much space between us Drugs or Jesus Everybody wants acceptance, we all just want some proof Everyone's just looking for the truth Everybody just wants to get high Sit and watch a perfect world go by We're all looking for love and meaning in our lives We follow the roads that lead us To drugs or Jesus Oh, I need you Jesus Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah...
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Written by: BRETT JAMES, CHRIS LINDSEY, TROY VERGES, AIMEE MAYO
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14 facts about this song
Artist Information"Drugs or Jesus" is a song recorded by the renowned country music artist, Tim McGraw.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in January 2005 as the third single from the album "Live Like You Were Dying."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Brett James, Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo, and Chris Lindsey.
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Chart Performance"Drugs or Jesus" peaked at the number 14 position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Genre"Drugs or Jesus" falls under the genre of country music.
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Album SuccessThe song comes from the album "Live Like You Were Dying," which was highly successful and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2005.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics depict a contrast between the path of drugs, which many in the singer's hometown have fallen into, and the path of Jesus, indicating spiritual redemption and hope.
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Song’s MessageThis song tackles a serious social issue like drug addiction, portraying it as a wrong choice that youth often make in small towns.
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Song ThemesThe major themes of the song can be described as faith, redemption, and the impact of personal choices.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Drugs or Jesus," directed by Sherman Halsey, presents a poignant narrative to accompany the song's lyrics and was very well received by fans and critics alike.
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ReceptionWhile the song was popular among fans, some found the song's subject matter controversial due to its take on religion and drugs.
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Billboard ReviewBillboard magazine praised the song for its "deeply compelling" lyrics and McGraw's "powerful" delivery.
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Uncommon Music ThemeUnlike many of his contemporaries, McGraw has often chosen to explore themes of social issues and personal redemption rather than sticking strictly to conventional themes like love, heartbreak, or partying. "Drugs or Jesus" is an excellent example of this tendency.
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Artist’s ReflectionIn a few interviews, Tim McGraw has credited the song as one of the most meaningful and deep songs that he has had the chance to record.
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