I love this song. David Byrne is an incredible musician. I may be completely wrong, but to me this song is about religious fanatics that end up judging everyone they meet because they don't "uphold strong christian values" (yes i have heard that said) and going against what their religion truly stands for. the part of the song that says
"Don't pity me
Have pity on yourself
You might know Jesus but you'll all join in hell,"
is the part that really reinforces my interpretation in my mind.
I love this song. David Byrne is an incredible musician. I may be completely wrong, but to me this song is about religious fanatics that end up judging everyone they meet because they don't "uphold strong christian values" (yes i have heard that said) and going against what their religion truly stands for. the part of the song that says "Don't pity me Have pity on yourself You might know Jesus but you'll all join in hell," is the part that really reinforces my interpretation in my mind.