The lines that i find interesting are the ones about him being his fathers' son. He explains that it was simply a product of birth, and he feels that he is his own man. And by composing a different song, he means that he can create his own life, make his own decisions. In other words, he will not be a victim of genetic dis- positions. He also talks about the fear of god that the church instills. Liking the boots of death, out of fear. Simply leading a godly lifestyle for fear you will rot in hell for all eternity, not because you love god and your fellow man. As usual, the phrasing and sheer bitterness, (perhaps this time a little apathy?) are superb.
@radiocakedoves I've always seen the line about not being his father's son as a shift of consciousness. Jesus saying that he is not the son of God, that the immaculate conception was just an "accident of birth". He denies his divinity. Anderson's contention is that the Trinity is a load of baloney.
@radiocakedoves I've always seen the line about not being his father's son as a shift of consciousness. Jesus saying that he is not the son of God, that the immaculate conception was just an "accident of birth". He denies his divinity. Anderson's contention is that the Trinity is a load of baloney.
This is in keeping with the song's denial of the worth of organised religion.
This is in keeping with the song's denial of the worth of organised religion.
The lines that i find interesting are the ones about him being his fathers' son. He explains that it was simply a product of birth, and he feels that he is his own man. And by composing a different song, he means that he can create his own life, make his own decisions. In other words, he will not be a victim of genetic dis- positions. He also talks about the fear of god that the church instills. Liking the boots of death, out of fear. Simply leading a godly lifestyle for fear you will rot in hell for all eternity, not because you love god and your fellow man. As usual, the phrasing and sheer bitterness, (perhaps this time a little apathy?) are superb.
@radiocakedoves I've always seen the line about not being his father's son as a shift of consciousness. Jesus saying that he is not the son of God, that the immaculate conception was just an "accident of birth". He denies his divinity. Anderson's contention is that the Trinity is a load of baloney.
@radiocakedoves I've always seen the line about not being his father's son as a shift of consciousness. Jesus saying that he is not the son of God, that the immaculate conception was just an "accident of birth". He denies his divinity. Anderson's contention is that the Trinity is a load of baloney.
This is in keeping with the song's denial of the worth of organised religion.
This is in keeping with the song's denial of the worth of organised religion.