2. Doom/Sludge band from Saramento, CA - formed by members of Caulfield
Not to be confused with Australian 1980’s band The Church most famous for their hit-single “Under The Milky Way”.
Youth Worshipper
Church Lyrics
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Youth worshipper, like you know what you're doing
I'll bet the sun and rain never touch your face again
Race against the time
Youth worshipper, hope you know what you're worth now
Youth worshipper, Like you're paying the earth now
You want the child back, want an aphrodisiac
To fill the crack with time
I'm gonna stitch you up when you come unsewn
Youth worshipper, wrapped in blue fox and ermine
Youth worshipper, got no pity for vermin
Your engines and machines drink your fuel and steal your scenes
They come between in time
(Chorus)(Repeat first verse)
The lyrics to Church's song "Youth Worshipper" seem to be about someone who is obsessed with youth and beauty. The "youth worshipper" is described as a "goddess of ruin," and it's suggested that she's willing to do anything to maintain her youthful appearance, even if it means sacrificing her health or happiness. The song seems to be a commentary on our culture's obsession with youth and beauty, and how it can be a destructive force.
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "youth worshipper, like you know what you're doing." This seems to be a sarcastic statement, as if to suggest that the youth worshipper doesn't really know what she's doing, but is simply caught up in the cultural pressure to be young and beautiful forever. The line "I'll bet the sun and rain never touch your face again" further reinforces this idea, suggesting that the youth worshipper will do whatever it takes to avoid aging or weathering.
The second verse of the song takes a slightly different tone, with the singer suggesting that he will try to help the youth worshipper when she comes "unsewn." This seems to be a more compassionate gesture, suggesting that the singer recognizes the destructive nature of the youth worshipper's obsession, but wants to help her anyway.
Overall, "Youth Worshipper" is a commentary on the dark side of our culture's obsession with youth and beauty, and the damage it can do to individuals who become consumed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
Youth worshipper, goddess of ruin
You are devoted to youth, but it leads to destruction and downfall.
Youth worshipper, like you know what you're doing
You are obsessed with youth, but you're clueless about what you're doing.
I'll bet the sun and rain never touch your face again
You avoid natural elements that make you age, as you pursue eternal youth.
Race against the time
You are racing against the clock to maintain your youthful appearance.
Youth worshipper, hope you know what you're worth now
You value youth, but do you know what it's worth?
Youth worshipper, like you're paying the earth now
You're paying a high price to retain youthfulness.
You want the child back, want an aphrodisiac
You crave youthfulness and sexual desire akin to being young.
To fill the crack with time
You want to fill the gaps and cracks of age with more time, to stay youthful.
Hooves and horns and teeth and bones
Animalistic and morbid imagery of youth and death.
I'm gonna stitch you up when you come unsewn
I'll help you patch up your appearance when it starts to falter and 'come unsewn'.
Youth worshipper, wrapped in blue fox and ermine
You use luxury and expensive materials to maintain your youthful appearance.
Youth worshipper, got no pity for vermin
You don't care about those who don't have access to youth or money to retain it.
Your engines and machines drink your fuel and steal your scenes
Your obsession with youth and beauty is draining your resources, and taking away from other experiences.
They come between in time
Your pursuit of beauty and youth are getting in the way of fully experiencing life.
(Chorus)(Repeat first verse)
Repeating the chorus and first verse for emphasis on the message.
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