“Let’s pee in the corner” …..and other misheard things in life.

October 25, 2019June 25, 2020 ~ John Johnson ~ 5 Comments

A while back my Lead Pastor, Worship Pastor and I were talking about misheard Lyrics. As friends, we busted up laughing. There are so many songs out there that it is easy to mishear some, and when you do it can be funny.

So I want to share with you my a list of 10 misheard lyrics that I think are super funny!

Starship – We Built This City
Misheard lyrics: We built this city, We built this city on sausage rolls
Actual lyrics: “We built this city, we built this city on rock an’ roll”
Queen – We Will Rock You
Misheard lyrics: “Kicking your cat all over the place”
Actual lyrics: “Kicking your can all over the place.”
Cutting Crew – I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight
Misheard lyrics: “I just died in your barn tonight, mustard no mayonnaise instead”
Actual lyrics: “I just died in your arms tonight, It must have been something you said”
Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart
Misheard lyrics: “Nothing I can say, I’m totally blitzed by a fart”
Actual lyrics: “Nothing I can say, A total eclipse of the heart”
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Misheard lyrics: “Working hard to get my meal. Everybody wants a grill”
Actual lyrics: “Working hard to get my fill. Everybody wants a thrill”
Bon Jovi – Living On A Prayer
Misheard lyrics: “It doesn’t make a difference if we’re naked or not”
Actual lyrics: “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not”
Elton John – Tiny Dancer
Misheard lyrics: “Hold me closer, Tony Danza”
Actual lyric: “Hold me closer, tiny dancer”
OutKast – Hey Ya
Misheard lyrics: “Shake it, shake it, shake it like a polar bear ninja”
Actual lyrics: “Shake it, Shake it, Shake it like a Polaroid picture”
Guns N Roses – Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Misheard Lyrics: “Mama, put my gum on the ground, I can’t chew it anymore”
Actual Lyrics: “Mama, put my guns in the ground, I can’t shoot them anymore”

And my number one is….

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How an anarchic punk rock spirit led me to the Holy Spirit: How it still fights!

March 30, 2019June 25, 2020 ~ John Johnson ~ 19 Comments

I’m like any other punk rock dude right now, I grew up, got married, had some kids and have found that the things I learned through punk rock music still continue to inform my thinking, and help me make sense of the world. I want to share this with my kids, my friends, and my family what I have learned from both my faith and punk ethics daily. The two of these intertwined have assisted in helping me come to several conclusions about my spirituality that are presumably far outside of the norm of contemporary Christian culture.

This probably isn’t all too surprising, but what may be, is that I am convinced that the combination of these ideas informing my head, heart and hands has led me back to the heart of Scripture. I mean, the way of Jesus is pretty punk rock! Several punk bands, now and then, have several points worth reflecting on if you are a follower of Jesus Christ in the Western world.

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His Legacy

March 28, 2019June 25, 2020 ~ John Johnson ~ Leave a comment

So this song has been in and out of my head for a few weeks now.

There is tons of Christian music out there, and I’m not necessarily a fan of Casting Crowns, but this song has been making me think a lot. (Please don’t read to much into that. I don’t hate them, but there is so much music out there that I listen to a different style, and I’m not the biggest on K Love. Again, not bad, but not my tea)

It’s catchy for sure, and I may have been thinking about the purpose of the church, which has gotten me thinking, what is my purpose as a pastor, and such. Good thoughts for sure! The lyrics popping into my head on repeat are:

“And I, I don’t want to leave a legacy
I don’t care if they remember me
Only Jesus
And I, I’ve only got one life to live
I’ll let every second point to Him
Only Jesus”

Not to get into details, because the pastoral team I’m on have been doing some of the same thinking, so I don’t want to spoiler that, but as I ponder this question for myself, I ask that my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ reflect on this with me.

Are we trying to build an empire for ourselves, or are we directing people to the Kingdom?

Does my daily life reflect that of Jesus? Do my co-workers see this without me being all preachy? Do my students really feel I practice what I preach? Do my kids and wife see it behind closed doors and in private?

I want to say yes and vehemently hope that this points people to the hope of what Jesus can do. Before Him, I was foolish and a legacy I leave behind, without Him is just a man in his foolish ways.

Thoughts are running extra-strong tonight. Lord, thank you for this life!

*Originally my Facebook post from February 18th, 2018

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Only Jesus – Casting Crowns