Dolly Parton drops birthday single inspired by God’s judgement dream | Music | Entertainment
Dolly, who has spoken of her Christian roots, wrote in her biography: “I’m not that religious, but I’m very, very spiritual. I grew up in very religious surroundings. I grew up with a Bible background, and I’m glad I did. I know my Bible stories.”
Her apocalyptic song is from God’s point of view and includes lyrics like: “Don’t make me have to come down there/You’ve always been my cross to bear/I’ve let you try my patience as all good Fathers do/You’re on my last nerve, I have had it up to here with you.
“I gave you a book, you didn’t read it/I gave you my word, you didn’t heed it/Gave you a map, you said you didn’t need it/And now you’ve lost direction and you’re wandering aimlessly.”
Some of her Christian fans may find the lyrics a little odd given that they believe God literally did “come down” as the man Jesus Christ to redeem the world of its sin and promises to “come down” again one day.
Interestingly, Don’t Make Me Have To Come Down There isn’t the first song Dolly’s written based on one of her dreams.
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