The Red Clay Strays were telling us a Bible story this whole time. The southern rock and country band, which rocketed into the mainstream around 2023, describe themselves as not as a Christian band, but a band full of Christians. Their faith and outspokenness about the Lord is often intertwined with their music, and really shined through in their sophomore album Made By These Moments. Which makes sense… if you are band full of Christians and you put together an album that’s about the highs and lows of life, God is going to be working within those moments. I was fortunate enough to see the talented band from Mobile, Alabama at their first ever headlining concert at Red Rocks not too long ago, and there were many times throughout their performance that the stone stair seating at the iconic venue briefly transformed into church pews. They were really taking the crowd to church that night, and they take pride in doing so every time they get up on stage. And if you ever take a closer listen to their music, you’d be surprised at how often their lyrics take inspiration from the Bible. Take their 2024 song “Disaster,” for example. Upon first glance or listen, you might just digest it as a song about imperfection. But when you really sit with the lyrics for a moment, like one Redditor did, there’s undoubtedly ties to the Biblical stories of David and his son Solomon, both Kings of Israel, and the overarching message of Jesus Christ. Right off the bat, the song starts with “I’m a giant slayer, I’m a music player.” That’s both alluding to the famed story of David killing Goliath (1 Samuel 17:49) and the fact that David was known for playing music in service of his tormented predecessor, King Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23). Then, not too long after slaying the giant, David became the next King of Israel. And as he grew more powerful, sin became more tempting and David committed adultery with a woman named Bathsheba. God eventually sent a prophet named Nathan to  rebuke David for his sins. The Red Clay Strays covered that portion of the story too: “I’m a young king walking, now the prophet’s talkin'” There’s even another line that speaks about killing a man, which lines up with David essentially murdering Uriah, the husband of Bathsheba, so that no one would find out about the adultery he had committed and the pregnancy that it resulted in (2 Samuel 11). The song then moves on to tell the story from the perspective of Solomon, a son of David and Bathsheba. In case you aren’t familiar with Old Testament storytelling, Solomon asked for, and in turn was blessed by the Lord with, great wisdom (1 Kings 4:29-34). So it makes sense that the Red Clay Strays kicked off the second verse of “Disaster” with: “I’m the wisest counsel.” And though he was smart, he followed in his father’s footsteps by letting sin creep in and take over his life. The lyrics of the song say that Solomon has “wives and treasures, and foreign gods for pleasure.” Once again, that lines up with the teachings of a book of the Bible (1 Kings to be exact). Solomon did, in fact, have vast treasure and multiple wives from foreign nations (1 Kings 10:14, 1 Kings 11:1-3), and those wives led him towards idolatry and away from God (1 Kings 11:4-8). Another line in “Disaster” touches on the death of Solomon splitting up the united Kingdom of Israel, which is just another great example of the attention to detail by the Red Clay Strays. Some of the final lines of the song give the perfect conclusion to the song that mainly explores the triumphs and shortcomings of David and Solomon. As I stated before, the message of “Disaster” may have honed in on those two biblical figures more than anything else, but it ultimately tells the story of Jesus Christ, and how he eventually came to Earth to pay the price for our sins on the cross: “So, what do you have to say about life? The one we laid down to turn dark to light? The world let Him down, so He came around when disaster struck again” All that to say that the Red Clay Strays basically snuck a bible lesson into one of their songs, and some people didn’t even know it. And I have to say I’m a bit embarrassed that I left this one out of my “5 Red Clay Strays Songs That You Could Hear In Church” list. “Disaster” certainly belongs with all of those, even though it’s religious message might be masked a bit more than the others. But it’s a beautiful song, and one you probably won’t ever look at the same again if you call yourself a fan of the Red Clay Strays: “Disaster” by The Red Clay Strays The post Giant Slayer, Fallen King: Unpacking The Biblical Truths In The Red Clay Strays’ “Disaster” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Your alarm clock goes off. You hit "snooze," roll over, and pull the covers up over your shoulders. When the alarm goes off again, you turn it off, but you don't get up. The day awaits, but your bed is warm and cozy, and the idea of getting out of it appeals to exactly zero of your senses. So you linger in bed a little longer, relishing a few more minutes of peaceful rest.If this scene sounds familiar, you are already familiar with "hurkle-durkle," even though you may not have ever heard the term. Hurkle-durkling simply means to stay in bed long past the time when you “should” already be up. It’s a Scottish term dating back to the 1800s, originally having more to do with sitting in a crouching position either for warmth or secrecy, but it eventually took on a more relaxed and positive connotation. @kirakosarin hurkle-durkle, u deserve it How did hurkle-durkle make its way to the U.S.?It’s a word that only the biggest etymology enthusiast would know had it not been plucked from obscurity thanks to TikTok. The hurkle-durkling trend seems to have started with actress Kira Kosarin when she shared it as her “word of the day.” “I do be hurkling," she joked, "and I do be durkling and once I’ve hurkled my last durkle in a given morning I will get up, but I’m a big fan of a hurkle-durkle."Kosarin’s clip prompted others to share videos of themselves enjoying a good hurkle-durkling, blissfully wrapped in their sheets, basking in the sunlight, leisurely reading, etc. One woman hailing from Scotland even joked, “[The Scottish] knew it was so critical to well-being they made a whole term about it. So, no, I’m not being lazy or wasting my life. I’m practicing an ancestral right of passage. I’m connecting with my culture and heritage.”It sounds awesome, refreshing, and freeing...but at this point, you might be thinking, Wait, isn’t this just bed-rotting? Hurkle-durkling is different than bed-rotting.Photo credit: CanvaIs hurkle-durkling just another word for bed-rotting? Bed-rotting, another TikTok trend about lying in bed, and hurkle-durkling are similar, but have very different contexts. Bed-rotting has more to do with symptoms of burnout and fatigue, whereas hurkle-durkling is a bit more hygge, if you will. It’s seen as a pleasurable activity meant to promote rest for overall well-being. Plus, a hurkle-durkle has an end in sight, whereas bed-rotting can take up an entire weekend, or longer.No matter how silly "hurkle-durkle" sounds, it could be seriously good for us. A 2017 study found that sleeping in, even a couple of days a week, reduced the chances of a heart attack or stroke by 63%, especially for folks who get less than six hours of sleep through the rest of the week (so, everyone, basically). Not only that, but getting those few extra minutes of shut-eye from hitting the snooze can help increase alertness and boost our mood. Sleeping in occasionally can have some health benefits. Photo credit: CanvaHow often should you hurkle-durkle?Really, as with any self-care practice, balance is key. Experts warn against staying in bed as an everyday practice or to avoid responsibilities and uncomfortable feelings, especially as too much inactivity can worsen feelings of depression. In some cases, sleeping in can also be dangerous to your health because many people tend to sleep in or oversleep as a way to "catch up" on the sleep they may have missed throughout the week. Experts suggest adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Failing to do so can accumulate over time and lead to sleep debt, which is hard to escape and can increase the risk of health issues like obesity, heart disease, and more. In short, sleeping in on weekends is okay when done mindfully and moderately; in this context, it can actually be the rejuvenation we long for and that too many of us don’t grant ourselves.In fact, Kristin Wilson, a licensed professional counselor and chief experience officer, told Yahoo Life that perhaps so many people are leaning into silly, catchy terms like "hurkle-durkle" because they make rest and self-care (activities many Americans "are hesitant to celebrate and fully embrace”) more accessible. Popular accounts like The Nap Ministry and Self Care is for Everyone on Instagram prove that social media can play a major role in making self-care accessible and acceptable, with each account sporting 556 thousand and one million followers, respectively. See on Instagram "Sometimes our bodies just need a break, and we don’t want to feel guilty about taking time to rest," Wilson explained. "Giving this behavior a clever social media name can make it feel more socially acceptable and when it trends and becomes popular, it normalizes the need for relaxation within the community of followers."So with that, show yourself some love with a little hurkle-durkle. It’s fun to say, and oh so important to do.This article originally appeared two years ago. It has been updated.