Mene Mene Blues | The Story of Belshazzar and the Handwriting on the Wall (Daniel 5)

** In "Mene, Mene Blues," we dive deep into the dramatic story of King Belshazzar's downfall from the book of Daniel, chapter 5. During a grand feast where Belshazzar used the sacred vessels from God's temple, a mysterious hand appeared, writing a message on the wall. The prophet Daniel was called to interpret the words: "MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPARSIN." These words foretold the imminent end of Belshazzar's reign and the judgment upon his kingdom. The song captures the essence of this powerful moment in a raw and soulful blues format.

** Original Text: (Daniel 5:25-28 WEB)
"This is the writing that was inscribed: 'MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPARSIN.' This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God has counted your kingdom, and brought it to an end. TEKEL; you are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting. PERES; your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."

For the full text please click on the following link: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%205&version=WEB

** Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
Belshazzar, you were feasting, while the kingdom’s fallin’ down,
Took those holy vessels, brought ‘em out, passed 'em ‘round.
The hand of God appeared, with a message on the wall,
You laughed in your palace, but pride came before your fall.

(Chorus)
Mene, Mene, God has counted all your days,
Mene, Mene, your kingdom’s slippin’ away.
Tekel, Tekel, you been weighed and found so light,
Peres, Peres, your kingdom's lost tonight.

(Verse 2)
Daniel stepped up, with wisdom from the Lord,
He read the writing out loud, every single word.
"MENE, God has numbered, your reign’s come to an end,
TEKEL, you've been weighed, and on you we can’t depend.

(Chorus)
Mene, Mene, God has counted all your days,
Mene, Mene, your kingdom’s slippin’ away.
Tekel, Tekel, you been weighed and found so light,
Peres, Peres, your kingdom's lost tonight.

(Bridge)
You praised silver, gold, and stone,
But to the living God, you never bowed your throne.
That night the enemy came, your empire fell,
Belshazzar, you were taken, and down to hell you fell.

(Chorus)
Mene, Mene, God has counted all your days,
Mene, Mene, your kingdom’s slippin’ away.
Tekel, Tekel, you been weighed and found so light,
Peres, Peres, your kingdom's lost tonight.

(Outro)
So listen, kings and rulers, don’t follow Belshazzar’s way,
Keep your heart humble, and seek the Lord each day.
Mene, Mene, don’t let your time run out,
God’s judgment’s comin’, no room for doubt.

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