We got dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
Hey, how you been?
It's been a while, and I'm just checking in
I miss the way things used to be back in 2017
And I just miss my friend
Hey, I've been fine
I've been struggling to find some peace of mind
It's the problem of our nation and in our generation
We're too busy and can't find the time
Are we busy, or is it all a lie?
We got dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
We walk with our eyes closed, blind leading blind folks
And I'm donе with those idols and dusty Bibles
Ooh
Ooh
You only get this onе life
I don't wanna sit and watch it pass me by
I'm so done being complacent, there ain't no replacement
For a lie in the light of your way
Oh, I'm done, had enough of my way
With dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
We walk with our eyes closed, blind leading blind folks
I'm done with those idols and dusty Bibles
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
I miss the way things used to be back in 2017
And I just miss my friend
Oh, I just miss my friend
We got dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
We walk with our eyes closed, blind leading blind folks
I'm done with those idols and- dusty Bibles
Ooh
Ooh
No wonder why we feel this way
Hey, how you been?
It's been a while, and I'm just checking in
I miss the way things used to be back in 2017
And I just miss my friend
Hey, I've been fine
I've been struggling to find some peace of mind
It's the problem of our nation and in our generation
We're too busy and can't find the time
Are we busy, or is it all a lie?
We got dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
We walk with our eyes closed, blind leading blind folks
And I'm donе with those idols and dusty Bibles
Ooh
Ooh
You only get this onе life
I don't wanna sit and watch it pass me by
I'm so done being complacent, there ain't no replacement
For a lie in the light of your way
Oh, I'm done, had enough of my way
With dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
We walk with our eyes closed, blind leading blind folks
I'm done with those idols and dusty Bibles
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
I miss the way things used to be back in 2017
And I just miss my friend
Oh, I just miss my friend
We got dust on our Bibles, brand-new iPhones
No wonder why we feel this way
We walk with our eyes closed, blind leading blind folks
I'm done with those idols and- dusty Bibles
Ooh
Ooh
💡 Song Meaning & Background
"Dusty Bibles" by Josiah Queen is a contemporary Christian folk-pop song that urges believers to move beyond performative faith and cultural Christianity by actively studying Scripture. The track draws its core meaning from the biblical call to spiritual renewal and devotion, echoing themes found in passages like James 1:22, which challenges individuals to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only." Through its acoustic arrangement and reflective lyrics, the song serves as a convicting reminder to prioritize personal communion with God over modern distractions.