But it can be a turn-off for the musical zombies. I try to concentrate on the words, but some of the modern Christian songs have only three lines which are repeated until my attention wanders. Stand-up comics tell jokes which can reveal our prejudices and weaknesses. Jesus sometimes used a sense of the ridiculous to make his point. Zombies cannot sing, but they can appreciate words.
Poetry can be a source of wisdom and encouragement.
Studdert Kennedy was a front line padre in the first world war. His cockney rhymes reflected the doubts, comradeship, and hopes of working-class soldiers. Their writings could be read in churches as a part of worship. As the three-line songs get repeated ad nauseam , I look around at some of the other worshipers. If the church had a spot for public dialogue, we could learn how their faith has helped them in their lives.