Amen

Kid Rock

About Amen

"Amen" is the second single from American singer Kid Rock's album Rock n Roll Jesus. Kid Rock says that this is the greatest song he has ever written. The acoustic guitar intro samples the Bob Seger song "You'll Accomp'ny Me". It is an acoustic arranged song that touches on such subjects as poverty, war, race relations, corrupt politicians and hypocritical pastors. The song features the gospel choir, The Fisk Jubilee Singers. It was released to radio November 5, 2007. It peaked at #11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #27 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Photographer David Tunnley, who has a Pulitzer Prize to his credit, directed the music video. 


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2007
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It's another night in hell
Another child won't live to tell
Can you imagine what it's like to starve to death

And as we sit free and well
Another soldier has to yell
Tell my wife and children I love them in his last breath

C'mon now amen, amen, amen

Habitual offenders, scumbag lawyers with agendas
I'll tell you sometimes people I don't know what's worse
Natural disasters or these wolves in sheep clothes pastors
Now damn it I'm scared to send my children to church
And how can we seek salvation when our nations race relations
Got me feeling guilty of being white
But faith in human nature, our creator and our savior, I'm no saint
But I believe in what is right

C'mon now amen, amen
I said amen, amen

Stop pointing fingers and take some blame,
Pull your future away from the flame
Open up your mind and start to live
Stop short changing your neighbors
Living off hand outs and favors, and maybe
Give a little bit more than you got to give

Simplify, testify, identify, rectify
And if I get high stop being so uptight
It's only human nature and I am not a stranger
So baby won't you stay with me tonight

[INSERT JAPANESE TRANSLATION]

It's a matter of salvation from them patience up above,
So don't give up so damn easy on the one you love, one you love
Somewhere you got a brother, sister, friend, grandmother, niece or nephew
Just dying to be with you
You know there's someone out there who unconditionally, religiously, loves you
So just hold on 'cause you know it's true
And if you can take the pain
And you can withstand anything, and one day
Stand hand in hand with the truth

I said amen, I said amen
I said amen, I said amen,

Amen

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Kid Rock

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23.5 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide. more »

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Written by: JERRALD K GOLDSMITH

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Release Details
"Amen" is a song by American musician Kid Rock. It was released as the third single from his 2007 album "Rock N Roll Jesus."
Genre Classification
While Kid Rock is known for his diverse musical style, "Amen" shows significant influence from country, rock, and folk music.
Critical Reception
Despite its distinctive sound, "Amen" was widely well-received. It peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Songwriting
The song is notable for its meaningful lyrics, written by Kid Rock himself along with Marlon Young. The lyrics focus on various world issues and introduce a thoughtful perspective, showcasing Kid Rock's songwriting ability.
Music Video
The music video for "Amen" features various worldwide issues echoed in the song's lyrics — from disaster scenes to scenes of war — offering a visual reflection of the song's message.
Notable Performances
Kid Rock performed "Amen" during the halftime show of the 2008 NFL Thanksgiving Classic football game, which was played in his hometown, Detroit.
Controversy
Despite its overall positive message, "Amen" sparked some controversy due to its religious themes and criticism of various social issues. However, Kid Rock defended the song, stating that it was meant to start a meaningful conversation.
Inspirations
Kid Rock revealed that he was moved to write "Amen" after seeing various human tragedies on the news, signifying the song's social consciousness.
Chorus Significance
The chorus "Is it just me, or does it seem, that it ain't getting better" reflects a collective societal sentiment during the time of its release, further contributing to its powerful impact.
Album Success
"Amen" played a significant role in the overall success of "Rock N Roll Jesus," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a pinnacle of Kid Rock's career.

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