I really agree in terms that the reference could be based on Lennon's commentary regarding Beatles being bigger than God (Jesus Christ). But, i went a little further in comparing the song with a drug, particular with cocaine. I am not sure why, but immediately when i listened to the song, i figured in this case "cocaine" as talking in first person "i have more followers than Jesus Christ" being "more addicts of me, rather than Catholics" (which could be even more disturbing).
The key comes also by the tittle "Slave called Shiver" (shiver if i understand is what happens when you get cold and also, when you are in drug-treatment). Here comes Lennon again with "Cold Turkey" or the sensation when you quit the drugs...don't know, i may be damn wrong but wanted to share my thoughts with you.
I really agree in terms that the reference could be based on Lennon's commentary regarding Beatles being bigger than God (Jesus Christ). But, i went a little further in comparing the song with a drug, particular with cocaine. I am not sure why, but immediately when i listened to the song, i figured in this case "cocaine" as talking in first person "i have more followers than Jesus Christ" being "more addicts of me, rather than Catholics" (which could be even more disturbing). The key comes also by the tittle "Slave called Shiver" (shiver if i understand is what happens when you get cold and also, when you are in drug-treatment). Here comes Lennon again with "Cold Turkey" or the sensation when you quit the drugs...don't know, i may be damn wrong but wanted to share my thoughts with you.