Nø Gøds, Nø Masters Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for Nø Gøds, Nø Masters  lyrics by Machine Head

This song is the confrontation of the two characters, Eros and Ares, coming into conflict. They both acknowledge that they're both past the point of no return. Both have abandoned their gods, claiming that they have no masters anymore. There is a reference to Sodom and Gomorrah used, as someone else pointed out. While the sins of both cities were homosexuality, in this story, it paints Sodom as a sanctuary and Gomorrah as a place of hedonism.

In terms of the story this album tells, a comparison can be made between the two cities and the main characters: Eros being on the side of Gamorrah and Ares on that of Sodom. Eros, however, tainted Sodom through his actions, leading to them falling to a different sin, that being one of vengeance. Ares formed a group of revenge-seeking, justice-serving people, ruining his city's name.

Song Meaning
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Conflict
Mythology
Abandonment
Sin
Storytelling