Song Lyric of the Day (Craig Finn, on How the Cross Exists For Those ‘Confused and Cold and Scared’)

“We're awake and we're aware
That we're confused and cold and scared
And the cross reminds us that He died for me and you.”— Craig Finn, “Honolulu Blues,” from his Clear Hearts, Full Eyes CD (2012)

I had never heard of Craig Finn, nor his longtime rock ‘n’ roll band the Hold Steady, let alone this new solo CD, until I read David Carr’s profile of the singer-songwriter in today’s New York Times. Originally from Minnesota, Finn now resides in Brooklyn, where, according to the article, he now attends, when he can, St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church.

For those who went to hear this tune, here’s the YouTube link.