The Greatest Song Ever Written

Okay, so I admit, I have an unintended theme happening on this here blog… best this, greatest that, funniest whatever… what can I say?  I’m obviously opinionated enough to have a blog, right?!  So without further adieu I present…

The Man in Black, Johnny Cash:

 

 The song I am speaking of is “When the Man Comes Around” and is about the return of Jesus.  The song is filled with aweome imagery inspired by the scriptures, especially the book of Revelation.

The thing I like about Cash’s storytelling is that it is brutally honest and gritty.  To quote it:

“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.” 

You can actually listen to the song (not in the highest quality though) for free at this web site, which also has the lyrics for your enjoyment:

http://www.hit-country-music-lyrics.com/johnnycashlyrics-mancomesaround.html

And also, you can thank the author of the Wikipedia article that took the time to cite all the biblical references in the song.  You can check that out here.