Everywhere I Go

I’ve been in tears, I’ve been the clown
I’ve had my doubts what if I’m wrong
I’ve been in love then maybe not
I crossed my heart and then forgot

Everywhere I go, I see you there, I
(Everywhere I go, I see you there)

I read the story that you died
I turned the page, you were alive
With hope and love and mostly faith
One day I’ll see you face to face

Everywhere I go, I see you there, I
(Everywhere I go, I see you there)
Everywhere I go, I see you there, I
(Everywhere I go, I see you there)

I love the music of King’s X. A lot has been made of their beginnings as a “Christian” band and the perceived loss of faith by key members. There is a noticeable change in their lyrical content over the years and if I am honest, I have to admit that it does appear some of them don’t view things through a Christian worldview any longer. I still think that their songs speak to me on a spiritual level even if they don’t openly share the faith that I hold on to.

I do believe that there is a certain amount of honesty in their songs that many Christian artists never have the guts to share. Even when it was obvious that some of the guys in the band were having issues and wrestling with their faith, they continued to be open and honest and deal with those things through the music as well. I have always appreciated that. They were willing to lay their lives out there for everyone to see. I haven’t always been that honest or brave during my times of struggle. Even though I may have come to different conclusions regarding God, I still feel Him speaking through their music.

The song I have quoted and shared is actually an older tune from when they all still identified as Christians. It has been one of my favorite songs ever since I first heard it. It is also a song that I have revisited during my own times of doubt and struggle. It is a song I STILL sing to remind myself that I am not alone in this world. I truly hope and pray that Dug, Ty, and Jerry still know and believe that.

Grace and peace.