To get the meaning of a song we first need to learn what words refer to. Anyway here is an interview for the song knights of cydonia "This song, like much of Black Holes and Revelations, is inspired by corrupt political leaders. Matthew Bellamy says its not about any specific leader, but all leaders. Evidence of this is shown in the lyrics, such as "I'll show you a 'god' who falls asleep on the job," referring to leaders who treat themselves like God because they have power." Therefore I think this song is based on politics and absent gods means world leaders. He means world leaders are actually puppets just like in the very much of this song.
To get the meaning of a song we first need to learn what words refer to. Anyway here is an interview for the song knights of cydonia "This song, like much of Black Holes and Revelations, is inspired by corrupt political leaders. Matthew Bellamy says its not about any specific leader, but all leaders. Evidence of this is shown in the lyrics, such as "I'll show you a 'god' who falls asleep on the job," referring to leaders who treat themselves like God because they have power." Therefore I think this song is based on politics and absent gods means world leaders. He means world leaders are actually puppets just like in the very much of this song.