Today we listened to a cheesy song entitled "Holy Ground." As I stated in class, I do not look at the word holy as a religious term here but more as sacred. I am hoping that my classroom will be sacred to each of you; a place where you can feel comfortable in learning about English and about life. A place you can come to in good times and if you need help.
Today, I would like you to respond to the lyrics of the song. What was the author trying to say or how did you interpret this idea of of holy or sacred? Do you have places in your life that are holy and sacred? Where are they and why do they make you feel this way?
61 comments:
Mr. Kay,
I believe that this was stating that the entire world is one. It's not all about individual people by themselves. It's about people coming together and abut how everyone is the same. We all have emotions and feelings and have similar characteristics that make us one kind. At the end of the day, no one person is better because we all live our own lives. The places that I hold sacred in my life are my house and my cabin. This is where I get away from everything that stresses me out. There isn't any school or friends, they're just nice places to relax and get away.
William Schwartz
5th hr
I think it means the everyone is really just the same. To never feel like your alone because really your not. The place where i feel is special to me is my house. Its were you can be yourself and relax.There will always be a place where you love and thats nice to just be yourself.
I think that the lyrics to Holy Ground is expressing that everyone and everything is significant. The holy ground is a place where you can express who you are. I also belive that the word holy in these lyrics do not nessisarily refer to a religion. I think that the writer is comparing the word holy to things of importantance. Craig Taubman writes, "All of it is holy ground." The places that I find holy in my life are the places where I am with my family, because that is where I feel most at home.
Cherie Stoll 5th Hour
I think that the lyrics to the song "holy ground" were cheesey but also made sense. I think he was trying to say that everywhere you go, everything you do, everything you smell, see is holy. Places that i consiter holy is my room and the park. I belive that places of holy is just a place to relax.
sammy baby=SAMANTHA CASTEEL 5TH HOUR
Mr kay,
I believe in sacred would be a more appropriate word to characterize this song. Its not only to be recognized by a certain people or groups. It is meant for all people. I believe sacred places are churches, schools and ice rinks. I believe that these places are sacred because they are places in my life that have made a great interest to me. Ice rinks have been a way of life for me and has kept me out of trouble. They have been a thing that has changed my life, and i believe that i should treat everything that has to do with the sport with respect because it has done so much for me.
I think that this song was trying to say that evryone has something that is special and intruiging about them. Whether it be that they are good in sports or good in school or whatever they are good at. Its saying that we all are special and we all have our own holy ground. Some believe their home is sacred, a family place, or a battleground some where. When I get stressed or freaked out about something I usually go out and walk around in the woods or around my house to just relax and enjoy the natural world to help me calm down. When I am there I am all alone and there is no one to interrupt what I am thinking or doing.
Tim Wilson
5th Hour
Taylor Dieck
I believe that the song is trying to say that some places should just be at peace, or your peace. The places i hold sacred in my heart are my church and my home. My church because I grew up believeing that there was more in this world then you and me. My home because it is simply a place of comfort, where you can truly be your self. these places are what makes me the people i am today. I can just relax and always know that im at peace.These are my sacred places.
i think the song was trying to express something that most people don't see.it is indiscribable how our world works as one. when he says it is holy ground, i belive that he is saying that everyone thinks of a place that they will always feel safe.also to have us open our eyes and respect the place we live. my holy place would be my room and the woods. my room lets me get away from all the stresses in my house and the woods help me just relax and think without interuptions.
Mr. Kay,
I believe that sacred is the better word to use. In the song i think he is trying to say that everyone has different talents. I know that when i get stressed or am pissed off that i have that "sacred" place. Either I go to the golf course or take a walk in the woods. I prefer the golf course because i can take my anger out on the ball and in a non-violent way. It really helps me when there is a place i can go where no one will interrupt my thoughts. Cody Kabisa
I think the writer was trying to say that everything you see is sacred or holy. He says to relax in this sacred place, but to treat it with respect. Your class is fun and is probably the only room with normal temperature so I think I will be comfortable to learn there, too. I don't really feel comfortable in a lot of places. Frankly, there's a lot of weird people around today. I guess my room or the beach is where I can be myself. Music is also like a "Holy Ground" to me because Foo Fighters make the best music to listen to whatever my mood is and they basically kick butt.
carolyn newton period 5
i thought the song meant. when you are at school. you should treat teachers, and school property with respect. if you waste the teachers time, you hurt all the other kid's education as well. i dont think it meant holy as in like jesus or something. alex warner 5th hour
Alexa Rumpz
I don't have any places that are sacered. But I do have people that are. First of all my mom Kris is very important me and my family. I know some times that I don't show it all the time but she is. My cousin Lance is very important to me because he is over in Iraq fighting in the war. The song ment that sometime you just meed to walk around and not see the ground as just ground. You need to see the world as a hole. It also means that you should not take it for granted.
Alexa Rumpz
I don't have any places that are sacered. But I do have people that are. First of all my mom Kris is very important me and my family. I know some times that I don't show it all the time but she is. My cousin Lance is very important to me because he is over in Iraq fighting in the war. The song ment that sometime you just meed to walk around and not see the ground as just ground. You need to see the world as a hole. It also means that you should not take it for granted.
I think what author was trying to say was that everybody has that one place that's sacred to them. So in a way the author's saying that we're all the same. Aplace that's sacred to me is the beach by my house. I like it because i can go there to think about things and it's quiet cuz nobody swims there. My other place is my room cuz' i'm comfortable in there. My last sacred place is at my cousins house because i've been there a lot and i know a lot of their friends.
Tyler McLeod
I think a sacred place is a place that you can be comfortable with any thing you say or do.I do beilieve every one has one.That place that takes you away from it all.My scred places are at my cousins house and alabama.My cousins house because it gets me away from school and my house.Alabama because really I have nothing to worry about and its cool getting to see some of my family I rarely see.I dont like being home because school and sports put a lot of stress on me and those are the places hat take me away from it.
I think that what the author is trying to say is people, no matter where you are or who you are, you can always find something in common. That everything is sacred because they all affect you. Also that you can find comfort in unlikely places or people. You never know who or what will become important to you so you must treat them with respect and take care of them like they are sacred. One of my sacred places is my home. In my home I have no worries, i can do what I like to do without any judgment. I think that being able to relax is what makes something sacred.
Kristen Pauly
6th hour
I think the song lyrics were trying to say that people should find theyre 'holy ground' or sacred thing that brings them comfort. it could be a person, place, or anything else that brings you comfort. my 'holy ground'places would be my nonnas house and the track. i like the track becuase i can forget about the things that are bothering me and just run. And my nonna is fun to be around and she cooks me awesome food.
Andy B, 6th hour
Mr. Kay,
I believe that though people may seem or look different on the outside, they're really not, they are just like you and me. Not any one person is better than another, we are all alike in many ways. A Holy Ground is having a peaceful place where you can true to yourself, without pretense. A place where you can call your own. For example my own scared place is my backyard. I have a whole view of woods, it's like nature's at my doorstep. When I'm there I feel like nothing can affect me, all of my tense feelings just drift away.
Alanna Nagi
6th hour
When I heard this song, I thought of two different things. First I thoght that the singer was talking about how people should be comfortable with them selves. Everyone should think of themselves as holy ground. You shouldn't let anyone put you down and make you feel uncomfortable with yourself. I also thought about places that make you feel comfortable as holy ground. Not everyone feels comfortable in the same place. I'm most comfortable at my house. No one can make me feel uncomfortable when i'm at my house. My home is sacred to me because i'm always with my faily and we are all really close. This is what I thought about when I heard this song.
Josh Fugate
5th hour
I think that the song was trying to explain is that what you might think is just a floor or just a room in some building could be someone elses holy place or somewhere they like to be just to get away. A place that is sacred to me would be my dad's backyard, its really big and I can just sit there and be alone to think over things. Another place thats sacred for me is my bed room, I can really go over things that I couldn't if I was in my moms living room or my dads living and family room. There my favorite places to relax and just get away from the world.
See you tomorrow,
Danielle Turner
This song is very weird and confusing to me but I believe “holy ground” refers to a special or sacred spot. Everyone has time when they are mad, sad, or scared and the spot is a place where the can just get away from everything. This place is different for everyone and may be more than just one spot. For me this ground is at my house in my room where no one bothers me. With all my sports and school I’m very busy and some times I have to chill and relax which is very nice in my room. I feel this way about my room because it’s mine with all my stuff in it. That’s about it the song has many meanings but this is how I fell about it.
Shaun Gerber
5th hour
Mr. Kay,
I think that what the poem is trying to say is that we should appreciate everything we do. We as Americans take advantage of all that is given to us. You should take every situation your in and try to make it better. Life is fragile and you never know what could happen. The place that I hold sacred is the golf course. It is where I can let my mind roam free. We all leave our own legacy so cherish every moment.
Jordan Blanzy 5th hr
When I listened to the song today I took it to mean that everything is sacred. Many times in the song it said "all of it is holy ground". Everthing is special in its own way and should be respected. People all have their unique spots where they can go to relax. We're all different but we're all the same because we all need to get away sometimes, making everyone's sacred spots holy ground. And there's a whole lot of people with holy ground. My most sacred times are when I am with my friends just hanging out or actually going somewhere because I am at ease and very easy going and happy.
Megan Fraser
6th Hour
I think the meaning for "Holy ground" is saying that its your own place thats sacred. This can mean any place you feel comfortable in, or go to get away from things is "Holy ground". Holy ground may also be things you like doing like sports, school, outdoors etc...just depends on your interests. The place I consider Holy/Sacred would be my house. When ever I feel like relaxing or getting away in private I can always count on my house because its a comfortable place. Another thing that would be "Holy" to me would be fishing or hunting because its what I like to do and its fun to me.
Hunter White
6th hour.
Mr. Kay ,
I think that the song "Holy Ground" was about how everything and everyone is equal on earth. And that the author was saying that all of earth was sacred ground. Everyone has there own sacred place where they feel loved and special. And everyone's sacred place can be different whether it is outside or at your house. A place that is sacred to me is my house. I don't have to deal with drama or things going on out in the world. That is how i interpreted the song "Holy Ground"
Hannah Aittama
5th Hour
Mr.Kay,
I believe the lyrics mean that everyone should take the time to enjoy life. No matter what you do in life, people and family should be sacred. Life is too short, so we
have to appreciate everyday things in our lives. The things that are sacred to me are my home, family and room. I can go to my room to be alone and play my guitar. My family is sacred to me because we support each other.
Katherine W.
6th hour
I think that the song was telling me that our sanctuary, our 'holy ground', is closer to home than the average run-away knows. I feel that even though the song wasn't that great, it reminds me alot of how I feel about what the world USED TO BE.
My sanctuary is in my room, where I can be alone with my thoughts and create my poetry and soulful art.
Outside is just as great as being inside, but the scent, sound, and feel of nature around me soothes me more than a notebook and complete silence.
Steffeny Apollo
5th Hour
Mr. Kay.
I beleive the song was saying that everyone in this world is sacred and different. Also that everywhere on earth is made special by the people there and the things that happen there. I would have to say the only sacred place i have would be alpine. It is sacred to me because my best friend tony died right in front of me up there 3 years ago. Ever sence then i go snowboarding everyday all day just to show my buddy how much i care. I also think it is sacred to me because i have the most fun there and i might have a chance in making a living off snowboarding.
I think the lyrics ment that everything is unique and that we need to respect differences which makes them holy. The lyrics that state " take your shoes off, this is holy ground" means leave your differences behind and come together as one. A place that I find holy is the lake. When I just want to be by myself, I can take the boat out and just relax on the boat. Another place I find holy is my church. I have to give respect to gods house, and everyone comes together to rejoice him which makes him holy. I also find my house to be holy, this is where my family comes together after long days and just relaxes together.
I thought this song was saying that your holy ground is a place were you can feel most comfortable. I also thought that because we all have these holy grounds were are all similar. Although most of peoples holy grounds vary. For me my holy ground is my bedroom. I go here when I need peace and quit. Or when I just need a place to relax and calm down. When I am here i can think freely and get away from the stresses of the real world.
Taylor Wattles
6th hr
I believe that the lyrics are talking about life in general and not to take things for granted. I find the terms holy and sacred describing places that you feel comfortable in. Places such as your house or room. I personaly feel comfort not in a certain place or area. But for me just being with friends and family. I feel this way because i know that with all true friends and family come support, love, and trust.
Conner Risi
I believe the meaning of this song is that anywhere you are in the world has importance. Even if a place does not seem significant to you individually, it is special to some one else. Everyone has different places that are holy and special to us. Although that makes us different, it also brings us together in the sense that we are all human and have a need to feel safe, secure, and relaxed. The place I hold sacred is my house. It's the one place that I can go to and be myself while not having to worry about what others think. I can let my emotions out, relax, and know that I am loved, regardless of all my flaws.
i did'nt really get it. i think it was about how everyone was the same and to respect each other.the place i holde sacred is in my house ware i can just escape everything.
Hailey Ledgley,
i believe that this song meant that everyone is special in there own way. people have there different talents.
the holy ground is to express who you are, and your personality. everyone is different. At the same time alike.
thats what i think that these lyrics meant.
Overall the lyrics were confusing. I think that the author was trying to say that their is holy ground all around you. That you can find a sacred place almost any time. He is pretty much saying that everything is holy ground. When he says, "Take your shoes off you're on holy ground." I think he means that you need to actually look for the sacred places in your life. I also have a sacred spot of my own. I normally go into my room or go to bed. No one really bothers me their. in my room I can get away from the crazy family life and go relax listening to music, playing xbox or just taking a nap.
Tyler Inman
5th Hour
I think its saying ever person has a place speical to them.Where ever it would be the persoons room or the mall its where they can relax.For me it would be at my cottage.I can go up there with my family and friends for a weekend and never be strested or angry.Becase I can just go do what ever I want and not have anyone bother me.And just get away from everyone.
kevin anderson
6th hour
After listening to this song inventively, I believe the author was trying to say that everything around us is sacred. We take everything for granted and we should really appreciate everything we have in everyday life, including material objects, friends, family, etc. It also means that the whole world is one place that belongs to everyone as a group. The lyrics of the song really do a good job of describing these ideas and may open some people’s eyes. There are a couple places that I can comfortably say are sacred to me. My home is one of them. I feel appreciated, safe, and secure there because I have people there who care about me. Another place I think of as holy or sacred is my cottage up north. I can get away from everything, which is a good way to relieve stress. That always feels good.
Eric Tamm
6th hour
Hailey Ledgley,
i believe that this song meant that everyone is special in there own way. people have there different talents.
the holy ground is to express who you are, and your personality. everyone is different. At the same time alike.
thats what i think that these lyrics meant.
I think that the song "Holy Ground" is saying that all of your life is sacred. You only have one life so you should live a good life. It could also meen like that where you are no matter who or what is around you the holy ground is where you can express who you are and not be afraid. A place that is sacred to me is my house i can express who i am how ever i want to. I feel the most comfortable in my house. Which is what i also think the song meens the holy ground is where you feel most comfertable. I feel relaxed in my house and comfertable.
Katlyn Twigg 6th hour
Mr.Kay,
I think that the song we listened to in class had a couple meaning to it. First of all i think it was saying that where ever you feel comfortable is considered a holy place. Also it was saying that everyone can come together in one place and be fine. Plus i think it was saying when in bad times and good you are always on holy ground and be happy for that. Another thing is no matter what look at the good things in life. For example your friends, family, what you have at your house and more. Lastly, i think the main thing was live life one step at a time and dont worry about the past.
Ty Bouwens, 6th hour
I believe that the song is trying to say that no matter where you are in the world theres importance. Although, some places maybe don't seem important to you, it could be someone elses "sacred place". And vice versa. My sacred place is my home, I can have my great friends over and feel so comfortable. I'm thankful to have it good there, I can be who I want to be, act werid or silly. Thats my sacred place!
Sincerely,
Stefanie Samuel
6th Hour
hannah ledgley.
5th hr
i think that the song "holy ground" means, everyone is special in there own way. And that makes everyone as a whole. Everyone will come together, for work, school work, or anything else. Not matter what you are not alone. I would have to say a sacred place to me would be my home, or anyhting else that would make me feel comfortable. This place would have to be my own house. I would say my house is a sacred place because i feel say there, its my family and i know everyone very well.
"Today, I would like you to respond to the lyrics of the song. What was the author trying to say or how did you interpret this idea of of holy or sacred? Do you have places in your life that are holy and sacred? Where are they and why do they make you feel this way?"
My Interpretation of the song was that this person finds all of their life to be sacred, and they take the time to think about who was here before the, and who made this impression on the world, and he then knows why this object or place is here. Now with that being said, i do not believe enough of us think about this as much as this man who sings this song does, and i think that that is okay, but i think we should once and a while think of why this place is here, and who was here before you, which unfortunately i think nobody does enough of that.
Now as for place that i find sacred in my life, i find there to be a lot now that this has been brought upon me. I find hawaii to be a very sacred place for one, because on the two trips i went there for, i noticed that we had been extremely far away from any landmass, and the first people here must have just stumbled upon this. Now for places that are bit closer, i find that my grandparents burial site is sacred, because i know that they are the closet i will ever be to them ever again, which saddens me a lot every time i think of them. I also find that my house is a very sacred place, because we had livd in a trailer park before we, both me and my sister had join school. I will always thank my parents for getting me out of there, because i believe of them to be a place where bad things happen,. now i didn't mean that last part in a bad way, but its an honest truth you cant hide. These are just a few of the places i know of, and have had the time to think about being sacred for me, but in time, i will accept more things to be more sacred, and i am fine with life being that way.
thank you Mr.Kay, i thought this was a very good question, and it really made me think about my roots, and a lot of what has happened in my life.
This Is a Post By: Nick Visger, 5th hour American literature and composition.
When i think of holy ground, i dont think of a classroom. That is the LAST thing i think of. But when i look at the words, i see that holy ground can be in many places. I believe that our classroom is a place that we should all be able to be ourselves in. Like a place where we can all express ourselves. When i first heard this song, i thougt it was going to be religious. But it wasnt at all. It had a true meaning that many places can be your holy ground.
I believe that this song is about the world being united. It is about uniting people and how we are the same in so many ways. I believe sacred means that something or someone is important to me and it is always protected, loved and wanted in my life. Sacred places to me are places to go that have special memories and meaning to me. One place I hold scred to me is my house because it is where I can relax and feel safe. That is what sacred and the song means to me.
Rob Keller
5th Hour
Mr. Kay,
Holy ground means a few diffrent things to me. One thing is that it means something is special and has a lot of meaning behind it. It also means that it is a place where you feel welcome and like you belong there. The place I feel is holy groundb is my grandparents house. the reason for this is because when ever I go there I atomatically feel relaxed and calm and that nothing can bother me.
* Brittney Cooper
6th hour*
Mr. Kay
i belive it ment that when you are having problems you always have someone to turn to to help you through what your going through. also that everyone is every simaler to one another but in there one special way far different. my holy groung would have to be my best friend jesse's housr because we have known eachother for 13 years and we get along very well as well as his mom and dad.
steven beebe
to me education is the only thing that kid has. the reson school is so important is because the only way you can get a job is to have a degree.the people who think that school is not important is the kids that you will see in the future on the streets begging for money. i have two uncles that live on the streets all because they droped out of school. i look at there life style and i tell my self the i need to stay in school so i can go to collage and get a good job and not end up on the streets like my uncles. my plan after i graduate highschool is to go to collage. who ever think school is not important is the kid who are dumb.
Mr Kay,
I think that the writer was trying to say you should value and love your holy ground. To me, a holy ground can be any area you cherish and like to be. It could be the floor in your room or it could be your neighborhood. It could be anywhere you think is safe for you to be. My holy ground is my room. I can feel completely safe and content in there. If someone locked me in my room for a week, I would never be bored or scared or anything. I feel like this because nothing bad has ever happened to me in my room and I have everything I like to do in there. This is what I believe holy ground is.
-Luke LaFountain
6th hour
Mr. Kay
I hink thst your holly ground is a place where you can just be yourslef and realax. It is a place where you don't have to worry about anything. Everyone is treated equally. Everyone gets along with evereyone. But it is a place that you have to make your self.
I think that the author was trying to say, be true to your self and respect what you have. If thre is something holy in your life respect it and charish it.In my life i think my room is holy. I believe that because its th only place where im at peace. Where i'm at releaf from the world. I also believe that thae tennis court is holy. It's a place were i can let go of troubles and be my self. Zack Ruffin 6th hour.
Mr. Kay,
I belive that the song "Holy Ground" is stating that the entire world is one. Also that it is a place you feel special, and a place you feel comfort. My holy ground would have to be when im at home. Simply because thats the place i feel comfort and significance. Also holy ground is everything has importance in life. I do not beleive the word "holy" is a religious term, i think it is referring to something of significance or something of importance.
I think that this song was trying to say that evryone has something that is special and intruiging about them. Whether it be that they are good in sports or good in school or whatever they are good at. Its saying that we all are special and we all have our own holy ground. Some believe their home is sacred, a family place, or a battleground some where. When I get stressed or freaked out about something I usually go out and walk around in the woods or around my house to just relax and enjoy the natural world to help me calm down. When I am there I am all alone and there is no one to interrupt what I am thinking or doing.
john mclean
What the author is trying to say is simple. Things that are holy are things that help you feel safe. Almost like a childs teddy bear. Things that are holy to me are my comics. They are the holy bible as far as I am concerned. I aslo have some sacred places. Like my basement and room. They make me feel invincible. I also have a cool secret placedown the street where I meet with freinds. We call it junkies. I dont know where that came from but I dont care. These places help me feel safe. Like when I am angry I go to one of those places. That is what I think about holy and sacred.
-jordan taronji
ANDREW KEITH 6TH
The meaning of Holy in this case is somthing that is cherished or loved. Stand up and protect what you love is the messege the song presents.
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