In God We Trust
Alien Sex Fiend Lyrics


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In god we trust (in cars you rust?)
Up on the cross, looking down
My arsehole is the sea and in it you'll drown
(up on the cross, looking down)

In god we trust, in cars we rust
Brain is soaked from ultra violent rays
Phone keeps ringing, ringing ears in the night

In god you trust, in cars you rust (rust)
Sticks and stones may break your bones
But names will never hurt us
(living on promises of what could've been)

The flesh is stretched, the flesh is blue
The smell of it all is - coming - over you (ha)
(living on promises)

In god we trust, in cars you rust (rust)
Sticks and stones might break your bones
But names will never hurt us

In god you trust, in cars (we) you rust
Talk, talk, talk, talk some more
Till you're blue in the face
(talk, talk, talk, talk some more)
Your head's on the floor
You're blue in the face
Kick it around and talk some more
Kick it around and talk some more, talk some more

In god we trust, in cars we rust
The skin is stretched, the skin is blue
The smell of it all is coming - over you

In god we trust, in cars we rust
(now I find it has me)
Bones are bleached from ultra violent rays
(oh god why me?)
The phone is ringing, ringing ears in the night
(i trusted you totally)

In god we trust
The flesh is stretched, the flesh is blue
The smell of it all is - coming - over you

In god I trust, in my car I rust




In cars we rust, in god we trust
In cars we rust, in god we trust

Overall Meaning

The song "In God We Trust" by Alien Sex Fiend is a commentary on the human tendency to put faith in false symbols of power and success. The title itself references the American currency motto "In God We Trust," suggesting that while humans may profess to have faith in a divine power, in practice they place their trust in material possessions such as cars: "In God we trust, in cars we rust." The repeated phrase "up on the cross, looking down" metaphorically portrays the power structures inherent in society, with those who are privileged and wealthy exerting control over those who are not. The reference to the "arsehole" being the "sea" hints at the idea that those in power have a disregard for the wellbeing of others, and see them merely as instruments to be used for their personal benefit.


Line by Line Meaning

In god we trust (in cars you rust?)
Even though we may have faith in something higher than us, we still place our trust in material possessions and are prone to their decay.


Up on the cross, looking down
This line makes a direct reference to Jesus Christ crucified on the cross as depicted in Christian lore. It represents a feeling of superiority or judgment over the world.


My arsehole is the sea and in it you'll drown
The singer associates their own being with the vastness and power of the sea. Others who attempt to demean or harm them will drown in their own negativity.


In god we trust, in cars we rust Brain is soaked from ultra violent rays Phone keeps ringing, ringing ears in the night
Despite placing faith in religion, we are exposed to damaging external stimuli that impact our mental and physical wellbeing.


Sticks and stones may break your bones But names will never hurt us (living on promises of what could've been)
Physical harm can be healed and forgotten, but emotional pain can haunt us forever. The artist longs for a better future unrealized by their present predicament.


The flesh is stretched, the flesh is blue The smell of it all is - coming - over you (ha) (living on promises)
The singer describes a physical toll taken on their body, perhaps due to strenuous labor, chronic illness, or substance abuse. They suggest that others around them are also affected.


Talk, talk, talk, talk some more Till you're blue in the face (talk, talk, talk, talk some more) Your head's on the floor You're blue in the face Kick it around and talk some more Kick it around and talk some more, talk some more
People are inclined to talk endlessly about problems and ideas, often without seeking solutions or taking action. This repetition can be useless and exhausting.


Bones are bleached from ultra violent rays (oh god why me?) The phone is ringing, ringing ears in the night (i trusted you totally)
The artist laments a past decision or situation that has led to their current state of physical and mental distress. They cry out to their faith but receive no answer.


In god I trust, in my car I rust In cars we rust, in god we trust In cars we rust, in god we trust
The repetition of this line emphasizes the cycle of decadence and disappointment in which human beings find themselves. Trusting in faith or material possession may bring comfort or temporary joy, but ultimately both will deteriorate.




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Written by: CHRIS WADE, DAVID JAMES, JOHN FRESHWATER, NICHOLAS WADE

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Comments from YouTube:

@GuzziHeroV50

This song, in fact this album, is a complete masterpiece. I LOVE listening to this track in a dark room, exactly equidistant between my speakers, high volume. It floods the mind :)

@JustaScotsman

Great song from a great album......this little gem changed me from depressed post punk to 1st wave Goth rocker, and i only had to change the colour of my mowhawk to Black.............Wish to god i could get a fukin mowhawk at all now depressed old man now :-(

@aaron93m

Songs makes me want to walk in a alley during a cold, foggy night. I don't know why. LOL

@hulljames9637

To score drugs...

@jonhead191music

best track from a great album must of bought it 25years ago still a great listen

@deathhzrd

I wanna smoke exorbitant amounts of cigarettes and drink Jameson while hitting things with a golf club while listening to tbis

@Darkmoth109

I Love this song ..!!!!!

@bathorymk

uno de los temas mas cabrones y super locos q escuche de esta banda arriba Alien Sex Fiend d

@chelseamurillo3

I swear every time i hear this i think I hear "In god we trust, in goth we rust" Lol it would makes sense to me with the rest of the lyrics

@GuzziHeroV50

@FuzzbyStew That is pretty much the point! He isnt trying to be a tenor, his singing like his songs in general are haphazard and anarchic. I love ASF because they take regular conventions in music, and completely ignore them. This to me is real composition, to turn away from the expected and go in a new direction. I don't hesitate to consider Nik and the band to be an artist on the scale of any classical composer who strayed from the mainstream into an evolution of their own.

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