This isnt a 'cover' of the Steppenwolf song, though it borrows from it.
The Steppenwolf piece expressed anger toward the Pusher that sells death vi-a-vis
smack addiction. The Blind Melon version piece expresses anger towards the
pusher of religion, a different kind of addiction. Shannon has visited this theme
more than once. (eg Holy Man, etc)He appears to have had some serious issues with
religion or religious people.
The line "Pink Dot will deliver" is incorrect. I've seen this around the net.
Pink Dot is an LA company.. Doesnt jive with the line before.. No snow in LA..
Doesnt even get particularly cold.. Doesnt jive with the theme of the song in general.
Line should read: "If I'm hungry at 4:30 in the morning, think God will deliver ?"
(i.e. when he's hungry will G-d put food in his belly?"
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This isnt a 'cover' of the Steppenwolf song, though it borrows from it. The Steppenwolf piece expressed anger toward the Pusher that sells death vi-a-vis smack addiction. The Blind Melon version piece expresses anger towards the pusher of religion, a different kind of addiction. Shannon has visited this theme more than once. (eg Holy Man, etc)He appears to have had some serious issues with religion or religious people.
The line "Pink Dot will deliver" is incorrect. I've seen this around the net. Pink Dot is an LA company.. Doesnt jive with the line before.. No snow in LA.. Doesnt even get particularly cold.. Doesnt jive with the theme of the song in general. Line should read: "If I'm hungry at 4:30 in the morning, think God will deliver ?" (i.e. when he's hungry will G-d put food in his belly?"