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** ''The Fallen'' could also be considered in favor of Jesus himself, but a [[Take That]] at many of his followers.
* Sticking with Glasgow-based bands, [[Belle and Sebastian]] also have a fair number of overtly Christian lyrics: "If you find yourself trapped in love / Say a prayer to the man above", for example - though not always that conventionally. "If You're Feeling Sinister" has a character who is into "S&M and Bible studies, not exactly everybody's cup of tea" (well, maybe not all in one afternoon, no).
* The song "Let It Be" has such overt religious overtones that it's often sung in churches and by choirs. [[The Beatles]] (especially [[Paul McCartney]]) deny that this song has any religious meaning, and that references to "Mother Mary" are of Paul's actual mother. Certain translations of [https://biblehub.com/luke/1-38.htm Luke 1:38] do mention a similar verse ("be it unto me..." or "let it be unto me according to your word") which gives credence to the apparent Virgin Mary reference, though McCartney said in interviews that he's leaving it all up to the listener to interpret.
* [[The Flaming Lips]] released an album called ''In a Priest Driven Ambulance'' that has many references to God and Jesus, although the singer, Wayne Coyne is an atheist. Wayne said, "Oh, it's not a Christian album. We just used the name Jesus in the songs." In any case, the fact that their first album has a song named "Jesus Shootin' Heroin" is clue enough about their not being Christian rock.
* Most of the songs by [[Spiritualized]] use faith as a theme (as you would expect with this band name), and how the singer fails to be saved (notably from substance abuse). He sometimes resorts to begging to an unseen God. Their sound is orchestral and processional. Good examples are
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