Hymn
Jethro Tull
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Our father high in heaven, smile down upon your son Who's busy with his money games, his women and his gun Oh Jesus save me And the unsung Western hero, killed an Indian or three, And then he made his name in Hollywood To set the white man free Oh Jesus save me If Jesus saves, well He'd better save Himself From the gory glory seekers who use His name in death Oh Jesus save me If Jesus saves, well He'd better save Himself From the gory glory seekers who use His name in death Oh Jesus save me Well, I saw Him in the city and on the mountains of the moon His cross was rather bloody He could hardly roll His stone Oh Jesus save me
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Hymn" is one of the songs from Jethro Tull's 1975 album titled "Minstrel in the Gallery."
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Genre ClassificationJethro Tull is known for its unique blend of rock, folk, and jazz music, and the song "Hymn" falls predominantly under the genre of progressive rock and folk rock.
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Song ThemeWith lyrics referencing Bible stories, "Hymn" can be interpreted as a critique or examination of religious faith.
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Song Duration"Hymn" is one of the shorter songs on the album "Minstrel in the Gallery," with a running time of approximately 2 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Band Member ContributionAs with many of Jethro Tull's songs, lead vocalist and flutist Ian Anderson is credited with writing "Hymn."
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Song InfluenceJethro Tull's "Hymn" continues to influence rock and folk musicians today, owing to its unique blend of genres and compelling lyrical composition.
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Performance FeatKnown for their theatrical live performances, Jethro Tull brought unique energy to "Hymn" when performing it on stage, featuring prominent flute work from Anderson.
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Song StructureUnlike many other rock songs, "Hymn" has a fairly unconventional structure, jumping between different musical motifs and constructions.
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Album Success"Minstrel in the Gallery," the album on which "Hymn" appears, was popular enough to enter the Billboard 200 in America and peaked at number 7 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Unique SoundKnown for their heavy use of the flute in their compositions, Jethro Tull’s “Hymn” also showcases this distinctive trait.
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