I think this song is a bit of a middle finger at Christianity
I think he's saying he doesn't need a God in his life - "no room for you inside my house"
I guess it's religiously based because:
"I don't care where you've been or what you plan to do" - in reference to Jesus' being on Earth, and then promising what he will do in the future (return on Judgement Day)
"You're a no one nowhere washed up baby who'd look better dead"
"I am the resurrection and I am the life / I couldn't ever bring myself / To hate you as I'd like" - to me it seems he is ridiculing claims of Jesus as arrogant. For someone to say "I am the resurrection and I am the life" seems pretty arrogant to him.
And a slightly more subtle reference is "Turn turn I wish you'd learn". "Turn turn" is a reference to the song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by The Byrds, the lyrics of which are from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. Quite a famous song, but not many people realise it is from the Bible.
You must be an American - when will you lot stop thinking everything is Jesus related? Bloody idiot. It has nothing to do with religion, it's about a relationship with a girl, the title being an analogy of him becoming single again!
You must be an American - when will you lot stop thinking everything is Jesus related? Bloody idiot. It has nothing to do with religion, it's about a relationship with a girl, the title being an analogy of him becoming single again!
You have also taken two words from a lyric and come up with a reference to a Byrds supposed reference in a song song as justification for what you are saying! What a clown!
You have also taken two words from a lyric and come up with a reference to a Byrds supposed reference in a song song as justification for what you are saying! What a clown!
reddishryan - I'm not American. I'm English. Yorkshireman, to be precise. But thanks for your lovely comment. One little tip - ever considered making a comment without insulting people?
reddishryan - I'm not American. I'm English. Yorkshireman, to be precise. But thanks for your lovely comment. One little tip - ever considered making a comment without insulting people?
@Ed Clarke I believe it's more of a libertarian song and not so much about Christianity. Like most sensible people, he understands all government control too much of our lives. Frankly, even if it isn't, it should be and that's the beauty of music and art in general. It's open to interpretation
@Ed Clarke I believe it's more of a libertarian song and not so much about Christianity. Like most sensible people, he understands all government control too much of our lives. Frankly, even if it isn't, it should be and that's the beauty of music and art in general. It's open to interpretation
@Ed Clarke not sure why speaking about Christianity, a far superior religion to all others, especially Islam, is American. Whether the song is about religion or not, it's a crazy good tune mate! From the Christian over here! : 😉
@Ed Clarke not sure why speaking about Christianity, a far superior religion to all others, especially Islam, is American. Whether the song is about religion or not, it's a crazy good tune mate! From the Christian over here! : 😉
I think this song is a bit of a middle finger at Christianity
I think he's saying he doesn't need a God in his life - "no room for you inside my house"
I guess it's religiously based because:
"I don't care where you've been or what you plan to do" - in reference to Jesus' being on Earth, and then promising what he will do in the future (return on Judgement Day)
"You're a no one nowhere washed up baby who'd look better dead"
"I am the resurrection and I am the life / I couldn't ever bring myself / To hate you as I'd like" - to me it seems he is ridiculing claims of Jesus as arrogant. For someone to say "I am the resurrection and I am the life" seems pretty arrogant to him.
And a slightly more subtle reference is "Turn turn I wish you'd learn". "Turn turn" is a reference to the song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by The Byrds, the lyrics of which are from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. Quite a famous song, but not many people realise it is from the Bible.
You must be an American - when will you lot stop thinking everything is Jesus related? Bloody idiot. It has nothing to do with religion, it's about a relationship with a girl, the title being an analogy of him becoming single again!
You must be an American - when will you lot stop thinking everything is Jesus related? Bloody idiot. It has nothing to do with religion, it's about a relationship with a girl, the title being an analogy of him becoming single again!
You have also taken two words from a lyric and come up with a reference to a Byrds supposed reference in a song song as justification for what you are saying! What a clown!
You have also taken two words from a lyric and come up with a reference to a Byrds supposed reference in a song song as justification for what you are saying! What a clown!
Uhh Ryan, Ian Brown was quoted as saying it was about Anti Christianity.
Uhh Ryan, Ian Brown was quoted as saying it was about Anti Christianity.
reddishryan - I'm not American. I'm English. Yorkshireman, to be precise. But thanks for your lovely comment. One little tip - ever considered making a comment without insulting people?
reddishryan - I'm not American. I'm English. Yorkshireman, to be precise. But thanks for your lovely comment. One little tip - ever considered making a comment without insulting people?
@Ed Clarke I believe it's more of a libertarian song and not so much about Christianity. Like most sensible people, he understands all government control too much of our lives. Frankly, even if it isn't, it should be and that's the beauty of music and art in general. It's open to interpretation
@Ed Clarke I believe it's more of a libertarian song and not so much about Christianity. Like most sensible people, he understands all government control too much of our lives. Frankly, even if it isn't, it should be and that's the beauty of music and art in general. It's open to interpretation
@Ed Clarke not sure why speaking about Christianity, a far superior religion to all others, especially Islam, is American. Whether the song is about religion or not, it's a crazy good tune mate! From the Christian over here! : 😉
@Ed Clarke not sure why speaking about Christianity, a far superior religion to all others, especially Islam, is American. Whether the song is about religion or not, it's a crazy good tune mate! From the Christian over here! : 😉