Third Day - Land of Confusion Lyrics
Lyrics
I must've dreamed a thousand dreams
Been haunted by a million screams
But I can hear the marching feet
They're moving into the street
Now did you read the news today
They say the danger's gone away
But I can see the fire's still alight
There burning into the night
There's too many men
Too many people
Making too many problems
And not much love to go round
Can't you see
This is a land of confusion
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
Ooh Superman where are you now
When everything's gone wrong somehow
The men of steel, the men of power
Are losing control by the hour
This is the time
This is the place
So we look for the future
But there's not much love to go round
Tell me why, this is a land of confusion
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
I remember long ago
Ooh when the sun was shining
Yes and the stars were bright
All through the night
And the sound of your laughter
As I held you tight
So long ago
I won't be coming home tonight
My generation will put it right
We're not just making promises
That we know, we'll never keep
Too many men
There's too many people
Making too many problems
And not much love to go round
Can't you see
This is a land of confusion
Now this is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth fighting for
This is the world we live in
And these are the names we're given
Stand up and let's start showing
Just where our lives are going to
Video
Genesis - Land Of Confusion (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Third Day’s rendition of “Land of Confusion,” released as part of their 2008 album *Revelation* and featured prominently in a compelling music video released in 2009, offers a profound meditation on the human condition and our collective yearning for truth and peace. While originally penned by Genesis, Third Day imbues the song with a distinct spiritual resonance, transforming its critique of societal disarray into a powerful call to recognize our inherent brokenness and the need for divine intervention. The song masterfully navigates the feeling of being lost and disoriented in a world saturated with conflicting messages and rampant disillusionment, mirroring the prophet Isaiah’s lament, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20). The pervasive sense of chaos and the search for authenticity within the lyrics strongly echoes the disciples' confusion and fear during Jesus' earthly ministry, as documented in the Gospels.
At its core, “Land of Confusion” is a spiritual exploration of humanity’s struggle against the pervasive influence of deception and the subsequent disorientation that arises. The imagery of a world where truth is elusive and leaders offer hollow promises speaks directly to the biblical warnings about false prophets and the temptation to stray from God’s path. The Apostle Paul’s admonition in 2 Timothy 3:13, “But evil people and impostors will become worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived,” encapsulates the very essence of the confusion Third Day so vividly portrays. The song encourages an honest appraisal of our surroundings, urging listeners to question the narratives presented and to seek a more substantial reality. This pursuit of genuine understanding and a stable foundation is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, from Solomon’s quest for wisdom in Proverbs to Jesus’ teachings about building one’s life on the solid rock of obedience.
The power of Third Day's interpretation lies in its ability to connect this societal confusion to a deeper spiritual longing. The recurring theme of feeling lost, seeking direction, and ultimately finding solace in something greater resonates deeply with the Christian narrative of redemption. The song, in its earnest plea for clarity, can be seen as a reflection of the cry of the psalmist, who declared, “Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths” (Psalm 25:4). It moves beyond a mere observation of societal ills to a more intimate acknowledgment of personal need for divine guidance and truth, much like the parable of the lost sheep, where the shepherd rejoices in finding that which was wandering (Luke 15:4-7). By presenting this relatable experience of confusion, Third Day invites introspection and points towards the ultimate source of clarity and hope found in faith, encouraging listeners to recognize that true understanding and peace are ultimately found not in the shifting sands of human opinion, but in the steadfast Word of God.