When the Man Comes Around (Best Bush Video Ever)

When the Man Comes Around ^ | J. Cash

[watsonfellow]

And I heard, as it were, the noise of thunder: One of the four beasts saying: "Come and see." And I saw. And behold, a white horse.

There's a man goin' 'round takin' names. An' he decides who to free and who to blame. Everybody won't be treated all the same. There'll be a golden ladder reaching down. When the man comes around.

The hairs on your arm will stand up. At the terror in each sip and in each sup. For you partake of that last offered cup, Or disappear into the potter's ground. When the man comes around.

Hear the trumpets, hear the pipers. One hundred million angels singin'. Multitudes are marching to the big kettle drum. Voices callin', voices cryin'. Some are born an' some are dyin'. It's Alpha's and Omega's Kingdom come.

And the whirlwind is in the thorn tree. The virgins are all trimming their wicks. The whirlwind is in the thorn tree. It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

Till Armageddon, no Shalam, no Shalom. Then the father hen will call his chickens home. The wise men will bow down before the throne. And at his feet they'll cast their golden crown. When the man comes around.

Whoever is unjust, let him be unjust still. Whoever is righteous, let him be righteous still. Whoever is filthy, let him be filthy still. Listen to the words long written down, When the man comes around.

Hear the trumpets, hear the pipers. One hundred million angels singin'. Multitudes are marchin' to the big kettle drum. Voices callin', voices cryin'. Some are born an' some are dyin'. It's Alpha's and Omega's Kingdom come.

And the whirlwind is in the thorn tree. The virgins are all trimming their wicks. The whirlwind is in the thorn tree. It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

In measured hundredweight and penny pound. When the man comes around.

And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts, And I looked and behold: a pale horse. And his name, that sat on him, was Death. And Hell followed with him.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Can we get a mega ping from the king of ping?

[hawkiye]

Inspiring, thanks!

[marilew]

I agree with everyone else. This is the best ever! I sent to everyone I know. I have watched it so many time I have lost count! It says it all!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!

[JDoutrider]

PING~BUMP~BTTT~

and well deserved!!!

[RckyRaCoCo]

most excellentay!

[maine-iac7]

I would be willing to contribute to getting that video on TV at least once. But I don't know if there's time or not.
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I've sent link everywhere I can think of - RUSH, etc - maybe if they got enough= emails, they'd show it just for a humor spot? Even tho' most of is dead serious - the "virgins" clip alone could qualify it as humor! ; )
then it would be on for free---
We know how it has affected us - it would do the same "out there" It brings every ting back - and reminds how incredibly fortunate we were and are to have "W" at the helm. 'Just swells ya up with pride and love for "The Man" - Who could stay home on election day?

[maine-iac7]

Bommer...
don't let anyone tempt you into changing a thing!
It's perfect - AND obviously home made - so no one could accuse it as being the work of some slick agency - "Rove did it"
: )

It is a gem! perfect as is!.

[JustaCowgirl]

Yes, I agree, it's powerful and moving. As I said, I'm doubtful that it can be played by media outlets for at least two reasons: one is copyright restrictions on the song. The other reason is that some people will object that it comes to close to 'worshiping' George Bush - because they say the song was about Christ. I've even seen some of that on this forum. I have a hard time making the words make a whole lot of sense that way, but when you play it for millions of people, you'd get lots of different reactions.

[maine-iac7]

re permission to use Cash's song - yes he wrote it -
but don't all you have to do is pay a use fee ? Anytime a song is used anywhere in public - even "Happy Birthday" - there is a small fee to pay -
But I don't know thru' who

[maine-iac7]

some people will object that it comes to close to 'worshiping' George Bush - because they say the song was about Christ.
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hmm
you're right I think -
better to stick to emailing it everywhere -
it will get great coverage thru our emailing -
BUT it needs to be reposted each day to catch as many as possible.
It's a runaway hit - uplifting, No matter what the MSN pukes out, I play this and feel
GOOOOOOD

[maine-iac7]

9/11 & War on Terror tribute
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great job -
Thanks for sharing!
It's comforting to know folk like you and Bommer - and everyone "in here" are "out there."
Sometimes I feel I'm living in a world gone mad...then I come here to visit and get a respite...

[FReepaholic]

...some people will object that it comes to close to 'worshiping' George Bush...

Some people would be wrong. It doesn't give that impression at all.

[Rakkasan1]

God forbid,were sKerry ever elected we can play
Ring of Fire.

[maine-iac7]

'worshiping' George Bush...
Some people would be wrong. It doesn't give that impression at all.

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not to you and me and most all...
but there have been some posts earlier on a previous post of this that showed ire and self-righteousness. We have to remember that there are people on the far out fringes of our side too. And the ultra self-righteous of some religious beliefs can be just as vitriolic as the worst liberals.
We don't want a big controversy that would sully this wonderful piece.
I guess the watch word would be "Don't throw pearls to the pigs"? Just repost this daily so's more can catch it and pass it along via email - it will spread wide and far

[Wonderama]

thanks guys for creating this. it's beautiful...i will send it everywhere.

[Molly Pitcher]

Amazing! Simply Amazing! Congrats on such a fine job. I'll be watching and listening lots!

[cyn]

WOW. You all have GOT to see this if haven't already: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/bommer/When_The_Man_Comes_Around.html

Excellent job, bommer, this is so awesome. An awesome compilation of powerful images, all speaking so eloquently to what is at stake, what is most important in this election.

I'm awed at this, including (thankfully!) your skillful injection of humor, in right way, at right time -- 72 virgins, lol . . . thanks again and again . . . as it plays again and again.

Thanks for this most excellent tool.

Has "The Man" seen it? He should -- and I betcha Laura would love to see it --

[reflecting]

To Bommer: it is a very nice video.

To maine-iac7, the song is about Jesus, the man who comes round, each line in the song has a Biblical reference, and most of those references are dealing with eschatology (end times stuff)

The reason some Christians might have a bit of a pause, is the song's references are very well understood by them. When they hear those references they think of Jesus, or His returning.

Let me give one example; "the virgins trimming their wicks" is from a parable Jesus told to encourage people to be ready at all times because we would not know when He was coming back. So you can see why if you know all those references why the video would be a bit amiss to the biblical understanding.

Don't be so hard on the Christians, 30% of the President's support will come from them.

[FranApple]

Thanks for an incredibly beautiful flash tribute.
FranApple

[cyn]

wow.