The Bible's blind. the Torah's deaf. the Qu'ran is mute. If you burned them all together you'd get close to the truth
The Bible's blind. the Torah's deaf. the Qu'ran is mute. If you burned them all together you'd get close to the truth
Conor Oberst, the talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective and poetic lyrics, has never shied away from addressing deep and complex themes in his music. One of his most thought-provoking lines comes from the song "Land Locked Blues" off his album "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning." The line in question goes: "The Bible's blind, the Torah's deaf, the Qu'ran is mute. If you burned them all together you'd get close to the truth."This line is a powerful commentary on the limitations of organized religion and the idea that true enlightenment may come from looking beyond the confines of traditional religious texts. Oberst seems to be suggesting that these holy books, while revered by millions, may not hold all the answers to life's mysteries. By burning them all together, he implies that we must be willing to let go of preconceived notions and dogma in order to truly understand the world around us.