Deconstruction Junction Lyrics

In Deconstruction Junction, we live behind the curtain

There's a place for you to sit when your faith just isn't workin'

So ask your burning questions, and push beyond the fear

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

At Deconstruction Junction, we examine all the seams

Of the Scripture to see if it means what they say it means

There's more to take in then at first what would appear

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

At Deconstruction Junction, certainty is a burden

It'll cause you to do some things that leave you hurtin' for certain

So if you're pressured not to, don't be afraid to veer

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, we read up every case

Cause doubts and fears do not disqualify you from the faith

So survey the sea of stances and step beyond the pier

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, we fix it when it's broke

And do it to be truthful, even when they call it [*sigh*] woke

Examine the prooftexts they say are super clear

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, we critique the system

But work within the parts that still contain some wisdom

So don't follow the crowds, they cheer you but then they jeer

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, we follow Jesus' vision

Cause Jesus deconstructed His rabbinical tradition

So bring to Jesus all the positions they hold dear

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, no subject we won't tackle

The Spirit wants to free you from your hermeneutic shackles like a

Parakeet, she's the paraclete, drawing near

If you wanna come home, then you can't stay here

At Deconstruction Junction, you'll suffer some attacks

From people who say bad things, and will not take 'em back

So grow a thicker skin, and ignore them if they leer

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

At Deconstruction Junction, the Spirit sets the pace

It's not a competition, there's no need to win the race

Some folks are way ahead, and others bring up the rear

They ain't gotta go home, but they can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, it isn't always safe

Some shots will get fired, eventually you duck and strafe

But when you're at the front, you're the tip of the spear

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, some things God will reveal

There might be fleshly habits God is is asking you to kill

You might disown your old ways, might have to shed a tear

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

At Deconstruction Junction, it's quite a lovely bargain

To find language for realness in exchange for cultic jargon

It's time to ditch the outer fake religious veneer

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

In Deconstruction Junction, the captives can be free

The gospel's not just for you, but your community

So don't miss shalom in its global premiere

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

At Deconstruction Junction, you might encounter hope

The things that used to trap you, you'll look up and be like, "nope!"

It's not a place to live, but a temporary sphere,

When you're ready for home then you won't stay here

Deconstruction Junction's a necessary stage

For folks who've been abused to be free from guilt and rage

You'll be fiendin' for the good life, like water is for deer

And when you make it home, you'll be glad you ain't here