I think this song is a satirical look at the perversities of human sexuality through the lense of God as our creator.
To what is God's purpose in creating the 'whore'?
Life didn't need the creation of "the whores and their bodies", but "father knows best / where the wind blows", right?
Maybe the purpose is war? "Boys vs. girls"? Lots of those were waged in the name of God. It would make sense.
There's more. This song is loaded with layers. I love the New Pornographers. They don't get nearly as much credit as they deserve, but I guess it's better that way.
I think this song is a satirical look at the perversities of human sexuality through the lense of God as our creator. To what is God's purpose in creating the 'whore'? Life didn't need the creation of "the whores and their bodies", but "father knows best / where the wind blows", right? Maybe the purpose is war? "Boys vs. girls"? Lots of those were waged in the name of God. It would make sense.
There's more. This song is loaded with layers. I love the New Pornographers. They don't get nearly as much credit as they deserve, but I guess it's better that way.