Cast No Stones
Cody Jinks Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴I cast no stones
I build no walls
And I tell the truth
Truth comes to call
And I try to walk
That narrow way
Sometimes I go over the lines
And I won't make it back till the next day
But I cast no stones
What gives you the right?
To tell me my business
Good God man, you're out of your mind
So put up your Bible
Or let me get mine
I'm not dragging the whole world to hell
And wasting my time
I don't talk with Jesus
As much as I should
I don't read that good book
Everyday like I could
But I like to stop
At the end of the day
And I pray that I hurt nobody
And somebody new found their way
But I cast no stones
What gives you the right?
To tell me my business
Good God man, you're out of your mind
So put up your Bible
Or let me get mine
I'm not dragging the whole world to hell
And wasting my time
I cast no stones
What gives you the right?
To tell me my business
Good God man, you're out of your mind
So put up your Bible
Or let me get mine
I'm not dragging the whole world to hell
Wasting my time
Say a prayer for me brother
And I'll see you on down the line
Overall Meaning
Cody Jinks’s song Cast No Stones is a powerful message about acceptance and non-judgment. The lyrics first assert that the singer refuses to judge others, won't put up walls, but instead speaks the truth when the occasion calls. The singer admits that they don't always follow the proper way, but insists that they don't judge others who don't either. They don’t suggest that they are perfect but that they won’t cast stones despite their personal imperfections. The singer believes that God’s saving grace is available to all who seek it.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes that their faith is personal and that while it may not be perfect, it points toward a sense of morality that shows them how to be a good person. They encourage people to abandon the idea that only one narrow interpretation of the Bible can lead to salvation, and instead the singer asks the hypothetical naysayer to think more broadly. They want to make sure that they live ethically, maintain empathy, and bring light into their world. In the end, the singer invites the listener to offer a prayer and suggests that they will see them again down the line, which is a message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I cast no stones
I do not judge or condemn others
I build no walls
I do not isolate myself from others or shut them out
And I tell the truth
I am honest and transparent in my words and actions
Truth comes to call
I am open to receiving truth and being held accountable
And I try to walk
I strive to live my life according to my values
That narrow way
The path of righteousness and moral integrity
Sometimes I go over the lines
I make mistakes and fall short of my ideals
And I won't make it back till the next day
I recognize that I need time to reflect and course-correct when I make mistakes
What gives you the right?
Why do you think you have the authority to judge or interfere with my life?
To tell me my business
To tell me how I should live or what choices I should make
Good God man, you're out of your mind
I cannot fathom why you would try to control or condemn me
So put up your Bible
Stop using religion as a weapon to attack or manipulate me
Or let me get mine
Let me live my life according to my own beliefs and values
I'm not dragging the whole world to hell
I am not responsible for the actions or choices of others
And wasting my time
I choose to focus on living my own life with integrity rather than trying to control others
I don't talk with Jesus
I am not overly religious or spiritual
As much as I should
I admit that I could do better in this area of my life
I don't read that good book
I do not read religious texts regularly or thoroughly
Everyday like I could
I acknowledge that I could make more of an effort to incorporate spirituality into my daily routine
But I like to stop
I find value in pausing and reflecting on my day
At the end of the day
Before going to bed and starting anew tomorrow
And I pray that I hurt nobody
I express gratitude for not causing harm to others
And somebody new found their way
I express hope for others to find their own path towards fulfillment and purpose
Say a prayer for me brother
I request your support and positive intentions
And I'll see you on down the line
I look forward to connecting with you again in the future
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cody Jinks
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