I think that galactor's interpretation is right, to a certain extent.
I think that the song declares Gnarls Barkley's independence, and the uniqueness of their music. "Pump up the peculiar/ While I yell unique"
I think that the song primarily focuses on the freedom that this music, and perhaps the act of making music, offers people.
I do think that there is an obvious reference to christianity, but that it is not an endorsement of the religion, but rather a comparison.
"Introduce your neighbour to your saviour" would normally be interpreted as "tell others about your faith", but I think that this is not their intention. I think that, in this instance, the "saviour" is music, and that the message is "tell others about this music [or just music in general]".
This wording allows music to be compared to religion- declaring that music IS their religion (metaphorically speaking). Such a statement would be very powerful (and rather poetic) if I am right.
It would also suggest that music has the power to save you, I suppose. That would be supported by the earlier line "Yieldin', feelin', helpin', healin' ", as well.
I think that galactor's interpretation is right, to a certain extent. I think that the song declares Gnarls Barkley's independence, and the uniqueness of their music. "Pump up the peculiar/ While I yell unique" I think that the song primarily focuses on the freedom that this music, and perhaps the act of making music, offers people. I do think that there is an obvious reference to christianity, but that it is not an endorsement of the religion, but rather a comparison. "Introduce your neighbour to your saviour" would normally be interpreted as "tell others about your faith", but I think that this is not their intention. I think that, in this instance, the "saviour" is music, and that the message is "tell others about this music [or just music in general]". This wording allows music to be compared to religion- declaring that music IS their religion (metaphorically speaking). Such a statement would be very powerful (and rather poetic) if I am right. It would also suggest that music has the power to save you, I suppose. That would be supported by the earlier line "Yieldin', feelin', helpin', healin' ", as well.