The words "under punches" are a play on the catholic prayer line "under pontious" (David Bryne has discussed his catholic upbringing in interviews). There is a deep religious aspect to this song. Government's and religion in America are intrinsically tied through the dollar and concepts of morality and tradition (i'm a government man)
The words "under punches" are a play on the catholic prayer line "under pontious" (David Bryne has discussed his catholic upbringing in interviews). There is a deep religious aspect to this song. Government's and religion in America are intrinsically tied through the dollar and concepts of morality and tradition (i'm a government man)
https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/apostles-creed-he-suffered-under-pontius-pilate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontius_Pilate
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