Taking this in the context of other Biffy songs, it seems that Simon has his own ideas about what he wants to do and what he wants to write in his songs, but at times he is criticised for doing so. The song seems quite defiant - and I wonder if the snake is like his conscience having a go at him because of beliefs that he has been brought up with? The reference to the forked tongue may hint at the hypocrisy of the Christian church. Just a few ideas! The song "God and Satan" on Biffy's new album kind of backs up this idea of inner conflict I feel. Anyway, I do love this song and it was awesome played live in Manchester on 7 Nov!
Taking this in the context of other Biffy songs, it seems that Simon has his own ideas about what he wants to do and what he wants to write in his songs, but at times he is criticised for doing so. The song seems quite defiant - and I wonder if the snake is like his conscience having a go at him because of beliefs that he has been brought up with? The reference to the forked tongue may hint at the hypocrisy of the Christian church. Just a few ideas! The song "God and Satan" on Biffy's new album kind of backs up this idea of inner conflict I feel. Anyway, I do love this song and it was awesome played live in Manchester on 7 Nov!