answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

John the Revelator was rewritten by Depeche Mode in June 2006. It was originally recorded by a blind guitar evangelist, Blind Willie Johnson (1900-1949) from Beaumont, Texas. Several other singing groups re-recorded this song or rewritten it such as: The Dixie Hummingbirds, Andy Cohen, Bill Ellis, and Eleanor Ellis, Harry Belafonte; Stanley Wilson, The Hart Brothers; Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, & Brian Ritchie; The Spiders; as This is Serious/John the Revelator: The Silencers.

'John of Patmos is the name given to the author of the Book of Revelation (or Book of the Apocalypse) in the New Testament. According to the text of Revelation, the author, who gives his name as "John," is living in exile on the Greek island of Patmos. In Revelation, he writes to the seven Christian churches in Asia to relate two apocalyptic visions he has had. John of Patmos is often referred to as John the Divine, or John the Theologian, and the message he received is considered divine Revelation by most Christians.'

Lyrics mean John the Revelator's exile and him being tried and crucified for his belief in Christ.

(Error: John was neither crucified or even martyred.)

User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What are the meaning of the lyrics to John the Revelator by Depeche Mode?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

When was John the Revelator - song - created?

John the Revelator - song - was created on 1930-04-20.


Who sing Who's this rider in sons of anarchy?

Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers - John The Revelator


Who sang the song that was at Donna's funeral in John The Revelator season 1?

It's called John the revelator by Curtis stigers and the forest rangers


Other names for John of Patmos?

John the Theologian, John the Revelator, etc.


Who sings john the revelator in the season finale of Sons of Anarchy?

It is sung by Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers.


Is there any biblical proof or reference that John the Revelator was blinded at Patmos?

John Revelator Blinded Patmos W Ian Is there any biblical proof or reference that John the Revelator was blinded at Patmos? According to the Bible, the apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he received the vision recorded in the book of Revelation. There is no mention in the Bible of John being blinded while on Patmos. In fact, the book of Revelation specifically states that John was given the vision "because he had been faithful" (Revelation 1:9). The book also says that John was told to "write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches" (Revelation 1:11), which would not have been possible if he were blinded.


Who were the parents of John the disciple?

John the disciple (also known as John the Revelator) was the son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21). The mother of John is not directly given, though some speculate that Salome was his and James's mother.


Where could one view the lyrics to Annie's Song by John Denver?

One could view the lyrics to Annie's Song by the singer John Denver on any good lyrics site such as AZ Lyrics, Metro Lyrics, Lyrics 007, Lyrics Freak or Sing 365.


What are the lyrics to John elway's song big John?

No


Who wrote the song Skyline Pigeon and what is the original meaning of the song?

The lyrics of Skyline Pigeon are by longtime Elton John collaborator Bernie Taupin. In a 2012 interview, John explained that to him it was about "release and freedom."


Where can one find the lyrics to the song 'Small Town' by John Mellencamp?

Lyrics to John Mellencamp's song 'Small Town' can be found on many online websites that display lyrics for viewers. Some examples of these sites include Lyrics Freak, eLyrics, and Metro Lyrics.


How did John the revelator become blind?

According to tradition, John the Revelator was exiled to the island of Patmos by the Roman Empire, where he wrote the Book of Revelation. It is believed that he may have developed eye problems due to his advanced age and the harsh conditions of exile, leading to his blindness. Some sources also suggest that the blinding light he saw during his visions contributed to his loss of sight.