politics, religion and sex, not necessarily in that order. Or to put that another way, nothing quite bigs a man up quite like invading a foreign country 'cos God told you to do it......
melodic electronica with violin, guitar and vocals
thoughtful melodic electronica with violin, guitars and vocals.
Story behind the song
Like a moth to an electric fire I'm drawn to express over-complicated ideas in lyrics. Having 3 singers meant you could have different points of view to this sad story of foreign invasion by a televangelist lusting to be the strong arm of the Lord, his gospel owing more to Nietsche than to Christ. Clare gets to be his angelic chorus, and Jema is the voice of his next country of choice, at least in his own poor overheated mind.
I think that the "way to a man's heart...." line may be a quotation from the well known philosopher Terry Pratchett.
Tim plays all the guitar on this one, very unusual, that might have happened during Matt's alien abduction year.
Lyrics
I’m getting the urge, hitting the road
finding my way to the motherlode
taking the purge, cracking the code
bring me to the verge of a 3rd rate episode
these smart bugs make my head go funny
smart bombs, smart drugs, smart money
come to the hour of my discontent
drunk on the power of my super-strength
I’m firing up my engines, honey, no time to rehearse
I’m wired up to my vengeance, Lord, I’m coming with a curse
I’m trampling the vineyards, walking tall on the earth
and heaven help anyone who gets what they deserve
Behold I make the world new, better not mess
God bless will to my power
cos now is the hour & it’s getting late
you know who you are when you know who you hate
take me higher, baptism of fire
the message sends and the message ends
set me apart for the new age
the way to a man’s heart is through his ribcage
Everyone’s a sinner, baby, push comes to shove
take me up to heaven with your big big love
charge me for re-entry, baby, I’ll pay any price
raise me in the rapture, honey, take me to paradise.
