Song-writers
can be keen social commentators that help us see the bigger picture of issues
in our world. They may comment in cryptic and sometimes crude ways, but it is
worthwhile hearing what they say. The Eagles wrote and performed a song for the
2007 album, Long Road Out of Eden. The
lyrics of “Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” speak of reacting in the moment, being driven by emotions and desires,
but failing to grasp the “big picture” of what is happening in the world. The
bridge of the song is particularly telling as it speaks of how we may be
tempted to treat God. Do we only pray to him with our own provincial interests in mind? Do we ask him to help us and then
turn away from his will for our lives?
can be keen social commentators that help us see the bigger picture of issues
in our world. They may comment in cryptic and sometimes crude ways, but it is
worthwhile hearing what they say. The Eagles wrote and performed a song for the
2007 album, Long Road Out of Eden. The
lyrics of “Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” speak of reacting in the moment, being driven by emotions and desires,
but failing to grasp the “big picture” of what is happening in the world. The
bridge of the song is particularly telling as it speaks of how we may be
tempted to treat God. Do we only pray to him with our own provincial interests in mind? Do we ask him to help us and then
turn away from his will for our lives?
Nearly ten years after these words were released, they still ask us to consider important questions. They still speak to the small views we have of current events.
“And we pray to our Lord
Who we know is American
He reigns from on high
He speaks to us through middlemen
And He shepherds His flock
We sing out and we praise His name
He supports us in war
He presides over football games
And the right will prevail
All our troubles shall be resolved
We have faith in the Lord
Unless there’s money or sex involved
Frail grasp on the big picture”
Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey
Published by © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Don Henly/Glenn Frey/Eagles