Plastic Jesus - Folk Song

Summary

This video features a performance of the folk song "Plastic Jesus." The lyrics humorously describe the comfort and perceived protection offered by a plastic Jesus figurine on a car's dashboard during various situations.

Highlights

Introduction to Plastic Jesus on the Dashboard00:00:14

The song begins with the singer expressing indifference to weather as long as their plastic Jesus is on the dashboard. They sing about driving at 90 and not being scared because they also have the Virgin Mary on the dashboard.

Jesus Grinning and Racial Inclusivity00:00:38

The lyrics continue with a humorous image of Jesus grinning while the singer is in the back seat. The song also touches on racial inclusivity, stating "red or white or black or yellow I don't care 'cause he's my fella" in reference to the plastic Jesus.

Plastic Jesus's Indifference to Cursing00:01:15

During a traffic jam, the singer notes that the plastic Jesus doesn't care if they curse, attributing this to the figurine having a 'plastic ear' and crediting the inventor of plastic for saving their soul.

Virgin Mary's Assurance of Salvation00:01:38

The song then mentions having a "sweet Madonna dressed in rhinestone" on a pedestal, and the Virgin Mary telling the singer they "can't go to hell" while driving fast.

Overall Comfort and Protection00:02:04

The chorus reiterates the importance of "Plastic Jesus" on the dashboard, providing comfort "through all my trials and tribulations and my travels across the nation," assuring that with Jesus, they will go far.