I don't think it's "of the son of your idol" as in the idol's son. I think it's "of the son, of your idol" as in of the son AND idol. The christian tradition is to equate Bread to Jesus' Body and Wine to his Blood. So when he says "spilling the blood of the son" he means alcohol.
I don't think the song is anti-religious. He is not debasing religion. Religion in the song is a metaphor for an explanation in general. And the song is debasing the use of "explanations" or "searches for truth" as a justification for wrong doings.
And, by the way, the quote at the end goes:
"They say this country was based on hard work and integrity, and worshipping God. That’s all lies. (Laughs) This place was built on murder, man. Mayhem, slavery, oppression, lies, thievery, and tyranny. That's what it's based on..."
I don't think it's "of the son of your idol" as in the idol's son. I think it's "of the son, of your idol" as in of the son AND idol. The christian tradition is to equate Bread to Jesus' Body and Wine to his Blood. So when he says "spilling the blood of the son" he means alcohol.
I don't think the song is anti-religious. He is not debasing religion. Religion in the song is a metaphor for an explanation in general. And the song is debasing the use of "explanations" or "searches for truth" as a justification for wrong doings.
And, by the way, the quote at the end goes:
"They say this country was based on hard work and integrity, and worshipping God. That’s all lies. (Laughs) This place was built on murder, man. Mayhem, slavery, oppression, lies, thievery, and tyranny. That's what it's based on..."