Petra - St. Augustine's Pears

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(Audio solamente) - St. Augustine's Pears
Del Album: God Fixation (1998); Por Petra
Versión en español al final de la letra en inglés
Thanks to www.petramasall... for the invaluable support!
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Letra y Música por Bob Hartman
Referencia Biblica: Romanos 7:19
Late one night I heard a knock at the door
The boys were really painting the town
I was just another bored teenage boy
Kickin' up and actin' the clown... Yeah
One dare led to another dare
Then things were getting out of control
We hopped the fence and we stole the pears
And I threw away a part of my soul
Yes, I threw away a part of my soul "now it's"
(Coro)
Haunting me how I stole those pears
'Cause I loved the wrong
Even though I knew a better way
Not for hunger or poverty
It was more than pears that I ended up
throwin' away... Yeah
Time goes by - now I'm old and grey
Those pears are just a memory
I would gladly pay all I have today
But that's just not the problem you
see... "'cause it's"
(Coro)
"Puente"
Why do we love all the things that are wrong
Forbidden fruit has a strange siren song
Why do we do what we don't want to do
When we live with regrets our whole lifethrough
"Repetir coro"
And I don't even like pears that well...
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"Las Peras de San Agustin"
Letra y Música por: Bob Hartman
Traducida por: Martin Arias de Argentina
Tarde, una noche escuché que golpeaban la puerta,
Los muchachos estaban pintando el pueblo,
Yo era sólo otro adolescente aburrido,
Pataleando y haciéndome el payaso... Así es
Un desafío llevaba a otro desafío,
Entonces las cosas se empezaron a descontrolar,
Saltamos el cerco y robamos las peras,
Y dejé una parte de mi alma atrás,
Si, dejé una parte de mi alma ahí atrás.
(Coro)
Me remuerde haber robado esas peras,
Porque amaba lo malo,
Aunque conocía un camino mejor.
No fue por hambre ni por pobreza,
Fue más que unas peras lo que yo terminé perdiendo ahí... Así es.
El tiempo pasa -- ahora estoy viejo y canoso
Esas peras son sólo un recuerdo.
Hoy las pagaría todas alegremente.
Pero, como verás, ese no es el problema...
Puente:
Por qué nos gustan todas las cosas que están mal.
La fruta prohibida tiene una extraña canción de sirena.
¿Por qué hacemos lo que no queremos hacer;
Porqué vivimos con cargas toda nuestra vida?
Y para colmo nunca me gustaron las peras...
Nunca me gustaron....oh no, no, ¡No esas peras para colmo!
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*San Agustín fue un obispo del siglo IV que, en su clásico "The Confessions of St. Augustine", relató un incidente de su juventud, donde robó unas peras de un huerto.
Vivió toda su vida con remordimiento porque se dio cuenta de que la única razón por la que robó las peras fue porque hacerlo era incorrecto.

[@AlopuYeptho-uc2ez]

My best still listening twice a day...hit me if u're still on this song....

[@hoseachawang3362]

Still trying to learn guitar keys and it's beat like the same old days😅

I'm not Christian, am not interested in religion, neither the churches ... But Petra is a great band is the band that I like in English, the quality is absolutely unbeatable seafront! I love all their songs

[@SenvyzP]

True

[@wk1810]

@Arto Rius ...and so does Jesus! And so do I!

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Jesus love you anyway

[@boni2786]

But Jesus loves you anyway

[@adjalmaoliveira8984]

Follow only Jesus♥️

[@ikatozhimomi8690]

Lots of memories this song holds... Anyone 2019??

[@SenvyzP]

Husa ase

[@yung6296]

2020

[@aghatichishi346]

2020

[@Wanshankupardiengdoh]

2020

[@elionichaoe]

2021 👍

[@anunglaMrs-aier]

its 2024 and am still listening to this marvelous song...

[@edmanisjm243]

@@anunglaMrs-aier and here am I watching your pics 🤣

[@anunglaMrs-aier]

@@edmanisjm243 pagal 😂😂

[@jemitoshohe7126]

M listening 2023 who is with me petra fan.😮

[@carinabustos4614]

Me in 2024. I'm 46 and I started listening to Petra when I was 14! I'm Argentinian and Petra has always been my favourite band!❤

[@ZaaoEzung]

2024 here

[@zschechboy9285]

[Based on Romans 7:19] Late one night I heard a knock at the door The boys were really painting the town I was just another bored teenage boy Kickin' up and actin' the clown... Yeah One dare led to another dare Then things were getting out of control We hopped the fence and we stole the pears And I threw away a part of my soul Yes, I threw away a part of my soul (now it's) [Chorus] Haunting me how I stole those pears 'Cause I loved the wrong Even though I knew a better way Not for hunger or poverty It was more than pears that I ended up throwin' away... Yeah Time goes by - now I'm old and grey Those pears are just a memory I would gladly pay all I have today But that's just not the problem you see... ('cause it's) [Chorus] [Bridge:] Why do we love all the things that are wrong Forbidden fruit has a strange siren song Why do we do what we don't want to do When we live with regrets our whole lifethrough [Repeat Chorus] And I don't even like pears that well

[@maryavertinskaya8094]

One of those rare songs that become more important the older you get

[@StevenBilip]

Wow! The song took me straight back to the early 2000's when I was in high school. 😔

[@akinamagh3901]

Ohh those memories,hung on past days so fresh

[@averylongtimeago8816]

Love this song, so much memories. Lord forgive My sins.😊 God bless All.

[@gipink78]

This is a great song, and I looooooooooove Petra music since I was just a teenager.

[@Windinhisface]

Same here lady 😍

[@garyeduardosanchezosorio5109]

We are two

[@pangjungwalling6714]

Found this while searching for else.. Dang!! Used to listen to this a lot in the past. Good old days, glad I found it❤

[@edmanisjm243]

Anyone 2024?

[@lalremsanganghaka5865]

Right here sir

[@along9846]

Yes sir

[@kuhoiawomi6568]

Got introduced to this song way back in 2005 and still listening.

[@darren9678]

Still here

[@eddielonghair]

Here here

[@elizabethalvarez3484]

2021 desde Argentina! ¡Qué genialidad! Hace 10 años estoy en el evangelio, estuve apartada mucho tiempo, y las letras y melodías de Petra fueron de aliento y sosten, sin duda, mi banda favorita!

[@ednorandrewrowe]

Just saw St Augustine's Pears "liked" by a youngster on Pandora. (Along w/ newer music) I love Petra but hasn't heard this song... So here I am on KZbin taking a quick listen. Somehow we know when we first sinned. May others know the joy of first learning Christ loves them even if murder - not just stealing in-needed pears - is in their past. The memory is sweater. If our first relative, Adam, could damn us w/ one stolen fruit, how MORE will Christ's obedience SAVE US!

[@sandworm3]

Cool song. Speaks to my story, a life before grace, mistakes and regrets. Now - redeemed and a life in grace, but still some old memories of the past.

[@Windinhisface]

Ditto 😍

[@imli4413]

This song bring back childhood days memories😊 God is great 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@ROCKINGJAGUAR]

@MissSugma18 Yeah, Petra´s songs were also very important in my English learning process, I used to sit down with an English dictionary by my side and translate their songs bcuz I wanted to know so badly what the lyrics were about =) I SALUTE Y´ALL PETRA FANS! KEEP ON ROCKING FOR THE ROCK, OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!!

[@jerusalenurdaneta8094]

Me costó unos cuantos años conseguir esta canción que no dejaba de escuchar desde que tenía 10 años, recordé que me parecía extraño el título y cuando descubrí el mensaje me pareció potente que destacaran el poder del remordimiento cuando hacemos algo indebido. No hay peor cárcel que el remordimiento, sin embargo aunque usted no lo crea, el remordimiento es solo para los nobles de corazón, que se sienten mal por haber cometido un error, recordemos que somos humanos y hacer de los errores una experiencia para no repetirlo y ayudar a otros. Cómo extrañé este temazo! Gracias Petra!

[@edgargonzalez7095]

Pero que genial su comentario, sin duda fue de bendición leerlo y analizarlo de esa manera tan profunda, saludos y bendiciones

[@edwinmusic3727]

Aún no estoy claro si San Agustín del que hablan en esta canción es el mismo Monje catolico muy popular entre os Católicos el cual los cristianos utilizan un dogma humano creado por el el cual dice que utilicemos las propias armas de satanas para ir contra él, algo muy contradictorio a cualquier principio Bíblico, donde en el cual nunca vamos a encontrar en ninguna parte de la Biblia, es una herejía poner a un lado donde dice en efesios y la armadura de Dios para hacer practica de un doga humano que dice que utilicemos las armas de satanas para ir contra el mismo. Ejemplo, cuando excusan el Death metal "Cristiano" su manera de cantar las mismas veces que representan maldad etc ( Yo vengo de ese mundo de metal pesado) se como es eso. También supuestamente "Evangelizar" disfrazados siendo parte y celebrando hallowen y asi pare de contar como parte de la Apostasia que se tiene que dar.

[@oz2985]

Eu tinha 13 anos cheguei em uma banca que vendia fita de musicas, perguntei se o cara podia indicar umas musicas boa, o cara indicou essa banda (mas só tinha em cd) comprei o cd e desde entao curto rock. Top!!! nostalgia pura p mim!

[@maringmeilamtanbimaring9153]

Not tired of listening... anyone 2018?

[@jocelyng7991]

God loves Petra forever!!🙏

[@anitaramsey]

Prob my top five favs by petra ... Thinking of this song tonite and listening up!!!!

[@rafaelalcantara5741]

This song is simply beautiful!

[@neftalisol4599]

Gran Banda... profundas las letras de las canciones y con un mensaje poderoso! Se les extraña... pero se les recuerda siempre y a pesar de que pasen los años su musica siempre estara vigente.

[@arkanetets4859]

Anyone Listening to this !!?? Time : 10:24pm, Oct 14'' 2020, Dimapur

[@DoctorLoganPhD]

My favorite song on this album

[@MissSugma18]

Yeah.. we miss them!!! Good band ever!!! Love Petra...

[@risingstarkharrngi9023]

Petra has been my favorite. Thanks very much for posting the song. God bless u all.

[@emmanuelrigas7788]

All Petra Songs 😍

[@MissSugma18]

Love Petra!!! I miss you!!! I learnt English because of you!!!

[@imback3603]

2019 still chills life...

[@robertsongate4603]

I love this song...the words, the tune, the music so nice.

[@robertkf1]

Outstanding song.

[@Windinhisface]

2023 still going strong 💪😍

[@ikatozhimomi8690]

Im back again.. 2022 and i see my 2019 comment...n still listening

[@sWonSwon1]

I started listening at age 10. I was drinking coka cola at around 8pm on a January night in 1992. My sister put I love the lord on the stereo and I was enjoying it while jumping up and down on the sofa. It was fun and ever since then, up until now at age 40 I'm still listening.

[@annjones1016]

Love this song

[@user-hs4jn5lj7y]

Ever since (1998) I heard this song, I used to listen till date

[@Masiel.mp8]

Nostalgic ❤

[@LoriAurora]

I remember seeing them live in my hometown when I was 13. My friends mom took us to see them and now it's just a beautiful memory to have.

[@nixy3504]

wow.. thanks a lot sharing the song! this is the first song i learnt on the guitar. :) strange how thrs only one cover of this super song on the whole of youtube. wanted to see ppl play it more. anyways thanks a lot!! Merry Christmas to all of you!

Peace and love to all!

[@realhopetoday]

One of their best songs, thanks for posting

[@manoharkarnad5088]

just in love with this song

[@samuelkhiungru7567]

My favorite❤❤❤

[@shaizarinz2338]

This song will age like a fine wine. ❤

[@underdog800]

2021 October still going strong ❤️

[@Maaarina.Renthleiinvictus182]

Love these song remain me the time when we are studying class 9 staying in hostel.Great gospel contemporary song.

[@minime4951]

Listened back in 2008.. ❤

[@__Sumi_]

This used to be our warm up song whenever we jam 😢

[@marquinhogospelblack]

Musica da minha infancia A melhor deles na minha opiniao boa Brazil aki é nois

[@omneprojetos9952]

TMJ

[@kashuaheusen326]

This song's music & John's energetic vocals just gives me the go feeling🤘

[@stanleybroniszewsky8538]

This song is practically a reflection of my younger days.

[@AkhoTsory-ed2vf]

Old is gold .2024

[@EderFRCunha]

Amo essa banda... Amo essa musica.... God bless!!!!

[@ajaysig9641]

My favourite song ❤

[@Questmetalband]

This Is One Of My Favorites!

[@user-uq3jg9lt2x]

God given talent Nice

[@georgearche6483]

St. Augustine's Pears" [Based on Romans 7:19] Late one night I heard a knock at the door The boys were really painting the town I was just another bored teenage boy Kickin' up and actin' the clown... Yeah One dare led to another dare Then things were getting out of control We hopped the fence and we stole the pears And I threw away a part of my soul Yes, I threw away a part of my soul (now it's) [Chorus] Haunting me how I stole those pears 'Cause I loved the wrong Even though I knew a better way Not for hunger or poverty It was more than pears that I ended up throwin' away... Yeah Time goes by - now I'm old and grey Those pears are just a memory I would gladly pay all I have today But that's just not the problem you see... ('cause it's) [Chorus] [Bridge:] Why do we love all the things that are wrong Forbidden fruit has a strange siren song Why do we do what we don't want to do When we live with regrets our whole lifethrough [Repeat Chorus] And I don't even like pears that well...

[@batraco24]

Este es uno de mis discos preferidos!!

[@beavispdx]

Ooooo love that bridge !!!!

[@tommywales]

brilliant art. thank God, for Jesus....

[@RebekkaCarvalho]

Very good !

[@sahilrana4692]

Hell yeah that song is number 1

[@marioantoniobarahonacampos5343]

[…] Había en la vecindad de nuestra viña un peral cargado de frutas que no eran apetecibles ni por su forma ni por su color. Fuimos, pues, muchachos perversos, a sacudir el peral durante la media noche, ya que hasta esta hora tardía habíamos alargado, según nuestra mala costumbre, nuestros juegos. Nos llevamos varias cargas grandes, pero no para comer las peras nosotros, sino para echárselas a los puercos. Y si algunas peras probamos, lo hicimos sólo por el gusto de hacer lo que estaba prohibido. Éste es, pues, Dios mío, mi corazón; el mismo corazón al que otorgaste tu misericordia cuando se hallaba en lo más profundo del abismo. Que él te confiese qué era lo que andaba yo buscando cuando era gratuitamente malo, pues para mi malicia no había otro motivo que la malicia misma. Era detestable, pero la amé; amé mi perdición, amé mi defecto. Y lo que amé no era el objeto por el que cometía el defecto, sino el defecto en sí mismo. Alma llena de torpezas, alma que se soltaba de tu firme apoyo encaminada rumbo al exterminio, sin otra finalidad en la ignominia que la ignominia misma […] "Confesiones - St. Agustín"

[@salomonmunoz4948]

increíble

[@garyeduardosanchezosorio5109]

I listen to PETRA since the 80's and I have all their records. They have been a fundamental part of my life since I was a child when I heard them for the first time.

[@yayadjb]

Wasn’t there a song Petra sang that has ‘ you might have walked a thousand miles away but it’s one step back’ or something to that nature?

[@manueltorres17472]

i liked the rhym in this song!

[@user-gf5gd8yy7j]

So crazy 🎉

[@herokayep2281]

its an awesome song i loveee it....!!!!

[@rosemarynarzary9568]

19th of April, 2020.

[@nunesesalevlog]

2020 Dec anyone ? . This was the jam

[@edigleraul]

2022 from Brazil.

[@samuelzianpu]

Any1 stll in 2019?

[@KhumingLK]

2020

[@beflaf]

July 2024

[@awungshitamran2209]

2022 April 💫🦋💖💟

I miss it to :(

[@adri1049]

mto bom!!!!

[@swarnginisoren2697]

very nice song

[@naisiaxavier6444]

Sounds like they actually bothered to read Augustine "Confessions" to compose this song. Cool.

[@kitdorhalariblah8176]

they did not compose it. i think it was a pastor or something

[@charlesharrison7705]

Bob Hartman, the author of most of their songs, did Bible study for years. Most of them went to Bible College. So, I am not too surprised that they read Augustine "Confessions". I don't think I have read it, myself. They mainly ministered to folks that the organized church could not reach.

[@henderson023]

@@charlesharrison7705 I think most "Pet-heads" (Petra fans) were people who were completely unchurched, heard Petra's music, then confessed, repented, and began to live a new life as followers of Jesus as a result. The enduring legacy of Petra as a band was their willingness to take Jesus' message "Back to the Street" as they titled one of their songs: don't sing songs for people in church, because they're not the ones whom Jesus is searching for (they're already "in", so to speak). The heroin addict, the alcoholic teenager, the single parent trying to hold everything together, the disgraced pastor, the cynic, the vicious business owner...those are the folks Jesus is searching for and sending guys like the Petra band members out to find and give the invitation to.

[@balamsosa7176]

@@henderson023 Amen.

God Bless you to:D

[@ntrmagic5536]

I have been searching for this song Thanks to this channel

[@StormyFirefly000]

A part of my soul is stuck in this song..... 😂😂😂

[@aviseb6045]

Thanks I love this sonf its helping me

[@veijopaokho543]

Hey it's 2024

[@samuelkhiungru7567]

Waow nice👍

[@jaredhayslip8014]

Petra 1974 - 2003 20 Albums

[@picolotree4046]

🙋2018

[@marioconteron]

Wow , talvez hay con subtítulos en español?

cancionsota!!

[@lungnewmai8143]

oh.. how I miss my high school friends … edit: 24 feb 2023 1:30 AM 😢

[@rokuokeyho3516]

2023

[@mrpumppy9433]

Anyone with me 25 December 2021😁

[@betearemsanga]

2nd April 2020

[@totikes]

whether or not Christian Songs, they have subliminal messages, but the fact is that If they affect you, simply Don't hear them anymore. There are christian songs that apparently they're very spiritual(maybe the ones which your pastor hears) and they have a negative messages. ¿What do you think bro?

[@lisamarie6611]

Jesus will find a way....even if your not in love His love shows up/! Glory to God we lean on righteousness. We do not have to earn it! shh it is a secret! ugh! you either know there is a living God or a god of stone and the like....

[@Questmetalband]

I Have The CD To God Fixation!!

[@citylights2765]

Quest bit late on this reply lol but I have the CASSETTE!

[@abellotha3353]

I was in 7th standard when tis song hit Nagaland..

[@GilCasio]

St. Augustine's Story: A song before sleep

[@rgopts]

....e eu nem gosto de peras...kkk

[@Lipok_Jamir]

The last piece comment

[@ringpamchithung5883]

2020 anyone ?