I was at a Primary program on Sunday and heard 'Follow the Prophet' and ealized what a creepy song that was... It almost sounds demonic. In the spirit of Halloween, what do you think is the creepiest Primary song?
I'm not sure of the exact title, but the one that goes, "I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints..."
When I was an active Mormon, I always interpreted "I belong" to mean "I'm a member." But, the last time I heard it in a Primary program it dawned on me that "I belong" really means "I am owned."
The other one that is creepy just because of the eerie music is, "It shouldn't be hard to sit very still.."
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My little one was singing that song this morning....I had to ask her to stop, for the exact same reason. It creeped me out, sounded like TSCC "owns" her. I don't like it.
That being said, pretty much all of TSCC's music sucks. The arrangments are boring and monotonous. Most of the primary songs have a weird factor that puts me off, but come to think of it, weirdness/awkwardness is completely in character for the organization.
That was my second choice - how many votes do we get?
I hope they call me on a mission When I have grown a foot or two I hope by then I will be ready To teach and preach and work as missionaries do.
Hijack a life, primary song. No one gets to sing about winning an elite scholarship and going straight to college. They are already "owned" as an earlier poster mentioned.
And when I hear children singing/chanting this, I can just see them drinking koolade with Jim Jones, or burning with the Branch Davidians, or marching over a cliff (literally and certainly figuratively.).
What's creepy about the leafy treetops? My mom used to sing that to me in the morning when the sun was streaming in the window, and I guess that's why it makes me happy :-).
Another one is "Book of Mormon Stories" where they sing like they are Indians and make the chopping motion. I am for sure if they sing this any more. Hopefully not.
I believe they still sing it, but I haven't been to TSCC in about a year and half, so what do I know?
Sundays=freedom
Follow the profit is terrible and the song where they name all the profits...blah, blah, joseph smith, then brigham young...joseph f smith, remember the f, etc. etc, etc.
And the funeral dirge Gethsemane. And the entire children's songbook.
1. I have a family here on earth. They are so good to me. I want to share my life with them through all eternity.
2. While I am in my early years, I'll prepare most carefully, So I can marry in God's temple for eternity.
Chorus Families can be together forever Through Heavenly Father's plan. I always want to be with my own family, And the Lord has shown me how I can. The Lord has shown me how I can.
This one really did a number on me because my mother is mentally ill and very abusive. There was no way I wanted to be with my family forever. I was cursed with this woman on earth and I would have to be with her forever? Hell, no.
It's not that great of a song for anyone else either.
If you like your family, we're holding them hostage, better pay up and obey. If you don't like your family, there's something terribly wrong with you--who doesn't adore their family? Better repent of this terrible sin. They played this turd at my daughter's funeral without my foreknowledge and at my dad's funeral. A scummy thing to do to grievers. Thankfully, I believe dead is dead.
I personally never cared much for "Popcorn Popping in the Apricot Tree". As a kid, I didn't understand the meaning and as as adult it was just silly and had nothing to do with church.
I love to see the temple, I'll go inside some day, I'll covenant with my father and promise to obey. For the temple is the house of God, a place of love and beauty I'll prepare myself while I am young, This is my sacred duty.
I wasn't raised in the church, but I would say Follow the Prophet is especially creepy as it's like North Korea, and I'm sure the FLDS has their children sing the same song.
Pioneer children sang as they walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked and walked...
Not creepy, but I hated this song and all the other pioneer day songs.
Teaching young children that they must "do" something to keep from being separated from god and parents is the beginning of the brainwashing fear that they are not good enough just the way they are.
I was told that the original lyrics were "...all I must be", and McKay had it changed to "do" as he was a real doer and shaker with his favorite phrase "Just do it".
It was originally "Teach me all that I must KNOW" and then changed to "all that I must do." It sounds like something Kimball might have done, but I guess the time frame would fit McKay making the change.
that the original lyrics were "...all I must be", and McKay had it changed to "do" as he was a real doer and shaker with his favorite phrase "Just do it".
(Sorry it was posted twice! I didn't think that it posted the first time.)
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"Just do it" was from Kimball, and represented the ignorant fanaticism he imposed on the church. So it was most likely Kimball rather than McKay. McKay was more into knowledge.
I am a child of God, And he has sent me here, Has given me an earthly home With parents kind and dear.
I was not raised LDS, but I can tell you that this verse is total BS. This song does not take into account, the many children who gros up in abusive households. Everytime I think of this song, it makes me eish it were possible to call Child Services on Elohim. Also, I thought Jehovah was the only begotten of the so-called Father.
about 10 years ago when I was really TBM I bought a CD of primary songs the first was called "Self Control" and the 2nd was called "I have 2 little hands"
I always wondered if that was just by accident or if they were sending my 6 year old subliminal messages.
Druids draped in their black robes with pointy hoods that shadow their faces. They're slowly winding through the dark,dank, and gloomy forest, each with a dimly lit lantern. The faint sound draws closer. The deep monotone droning grows louder as they hum "Follow the prophet" over and over. You curl up a bit tighter, not wanting them to know you're there. If found, you'll be put in line with them and forced to join in the dreary humming.
Is there a primary song with lyrics "...do what I do..."?
My TBM brother was telling a story a few years ago about walking through the singing something like that and getting his wife and kids to follow him....to clean the house!
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"Saturday is a special day, it's the day we get ready for Sunday"
As a young mom, I hated that Primary song. It listed all the many things you were supposed to do on Saturday so that you didn't have to do any work on Sunday, which was meant for worship and hours of meetings.
When was my family supposed to have any fun together then?
Well...since I had an angry, frustrated, TBM mother who used to regularly take her frustrations out on my ass, "Mother Dear I Love You So" was the creepiest song to me. I had a difficult time singing it during Mother's Day programs. Once I just couldn't bring myself to do it and was beaten when I got home for not singing. After that I would just mouth the words.
I wasn't real thrilled with "I'm So Glad When Daddy Gets Home" either. But "Mother Dear I Love You So" takes the cake. She was a real bitch.