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Sodom Gomorrah Washington D.C.
Anti-Flag Lyrics
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We decide where, why, who, and when.
Build our bibles to ONLY include the things
we believe to be divine and true.
This is our right.
This is our life.
Everyone homogenized.
Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
Smited into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease.
Sheep in shepherd's clothing.
Allah, Jesus, Muhammad.
Their words have way more in common
than than the Midwest or the Middle East like to preach.
It's a tragedy.
It's a strategy.
To prey on contrast to not indulge fact.
Divide, conquer, subcontract.
The scriptures blind followers read are not as cryptic as they seem.
The pages serve the sick and poor,
not to serve the capitalists of endless war.
Religion is the opium of the meek.
The lyrics of Anti-Flag's song Sodom Gomorrah Washington D.C. are a commentary on the power of religion and the way it can be used to control and manipulate people. The first few lines of the song set the tone for this message, with the image of someone being "nailed to the cross" for their "collective sin." This can be interpreted as a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus and the idea that he died for the sins of humanity. However, the song suggests that this idea has been exploited by those in power who use religion as a tool to control people and promote their own agendas.
The lyrics go on to criticize the way that people selectively choose which parts of religious texts to believe and incorporate into their lives. The line "Build our bibles to ONLY include the things we believe to be divine and true" is a commentary on the way that religious ideas are often cherry-picked and distorted to suit the individual beliefs of those in power. The song suggests that this is a dangerous practice, as it leads to a homogenized society that lacks diversity and critical thinking.
The song also touches on the connection between religion and violence, with references to the smiting of people "into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease." The lyrics suggest that the words of religious leaders like Jesus, Muhammad, and Allah have more in common than many people realize, and that their differences are often exaggerated for political gain. Overall, the message of Sodom Gomorrah Washington D.C. is a call for people to question the power structures that use religion to control and manipulate them, and to seek out a more diverse and inclusive society.
Line by Line Meaning
Nailed to the cross, dead for collective sin.
They punish individuals for the faults of many.
We decide where, why, who, and when.
We choose everything, even who gets punished.
Build our bibles to ONLY include the things
we believe to be divine and true.
We create holy books that only include what we consider important.
This is our right.
We feel that it is our privilege.
This is our life.
Our beliefs have a big influence in our daily lives.
Everyone homogenized.
They all look and behave the same way.
Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
All of them are sinful places, full of corruption.
Smited into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease.
They punish people using violent and cruel methods.
Sheep in shepherd's clothing.
Leaders that pretend to care for their followers, but use them for their own purposes.
Allah, Jesus, Muhammad.
All religions share common traits.
Their words have way more in common
than than the Midwest or the Middle East like to preach.
Religious leaders intentionally exaggerate differences to manipulate their followers.
It's a tragedy.
It's a very unfortunate situation.
It's a strategy.
Religious organizations use tactics to control people's beliefs and behaviors.
To prey on contrast to not indulge fact.
To use differences instead of focusing on what they have in common.
Divide, conquer, subcontract.
Divide people to control them better.
The scriptures blind followers read are not as cryptic as they seem.
Religious texts are often simplified to fit a certain agenda.
The pages serve the sick and poor,
not to serve the capitalists of endless war.
Religious texts should help those in need, not justify war or exploitation.
Religion is the opium of the meek.
Religion is used to numb people to their reality.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LEE BARKER, PATRICK C. BOLLINGER, JUSTIN CATHAL GEEVER, CHRISTOPHER MARK HEAD, PATRICK C BOLLINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jimmy Jam
Nailed to the cross, dead for collective sin.
We decide where, why, who, and when.
Build our bibles to ONLY include the things
we believe to be divine and true.
This is our right.
This is our life.
Everyone homogenized.
Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
Smited into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease.
Sheep in shepherd's clothing.
Allah, Jesus, Muhammad.
Their words have way more in common
than than the Midwest or the Middle East like to preach.
It's a tragedy.
It's a strategy.
To prey on contrast to not indulge fact.
Divide, conquer, subcontract.
The scriptures blind followers read are not as cryptic as they seem.
The pages serve the sick and poor,
not to serve the capitalists of endless war.
Religion is the opiate of the weak.
Jimmy Jam
@Scott L makes sense, think I copy and pasted
Scott L
I think it's yahweh rather than Allah on line 11. Allah and Mohammud are the same, right? I think yahweh would cover Judaism rather than islam twice?
Kevin Ramos
Just pure awesomeness
Scott Hoffmann
SHEEP IN SHEPARDS CLOTHING!!!!!!
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Nailed to the cross,
Dead for collective sin.
We decide where,
Why, who, and when.
Build our bibles to ONLY include
The things that we believe
To be divine and true.
This is our right.
This is our life.
Everyone homogenized.
Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
Smited into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease.
Sheep in shepherd’s clothing.
Yahweh, Jesus and Muhammad.
Their words have way more in common
Than the Midwest or the Middle East like to preach.
It’s a tragedy.
It’s a strategy.
To prey on contrast
To not indulge fact.
Divide, conquer and subcontract.
Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
Smited into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease.
Sheep in shepherd’s clothing.
Sheep in shepherd’s clothing.
The scriptures
Blind followers read
Are not as cryptic as they seem.
The pages
Serve the sick and poor,
Not to serve the capitalists of endless war.
Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
Smited into oblivion with blood, wrath, and disease.
Sheep in shepherd’s clothing.
Sheep in shepherd’s clothing.
Sheep in shepherd’s clothing.
Religion is the opiate of the weak.