Godless
Danzig Lyrics

godless
Empty and devoid of belief in a god or higher power.

feeling in me
Sensation within myself that is tied to a lack of faith.

night
Describes when the feeling of being godless is most pronounced.

after night
This feeling of emptiness lingers persistently, night after night.

borne
Caused or brought about.

of their lies
The lack of belief in god is a direct result of falsehoods and misinformation spread by religious institutions.

you gave me all of this
Refers to the teachings of religion and the idea of a higher power that was instilled in the singer.

and more
Suggests that the artist was indoctrinated with religious beliefs beyond their control or understanding.

yea, that's for sure
Asserts the validity of the previous claims and affirms that there is more to the story.

i can't believe in all your pain
Rejects the idea of suffering and sacrifice in the name of religion and questions its validity.

under the draining of a
Suggests that the religious practices are draining and exhausting.

christian
Specifically focuses on the Christian religion and its beliefs.

delities blood
Refers to the crucifixion of Jesus in a way that paints the practice as barbaric and gruesome.

you tell your children they're insane
Suggests that religious indoctrination can distort perceptions and create a sense of mental instability among believers.

i couldn't love it anymore
Expresses pleasure and satisfaction with being godless and rejecting religious beliefs.

and so you leave me
Implies that the artist is being rejected by religious institutions for their lack of faith.

just spread your tentacles
Uses visceral imagery to describe the way in which religion can cling and attach itself to people.

of hate
Suggests that religious practices can breed intolerance and discrimination.

around my life
Indicates that religious influences can pervade every aspect of one's existence.

i've taken more than you could ever give
Suggests that the artist has found fulfillment and purpose without adhering to religious beliefs.

you can't believe that someone
Religious institutions are unable to comprehend that someone could reject their teachings and still live a meaningful life.

challenges
Stands up against and rebukes religious authority and tradition.

your right
The perceived rightness and validity of religious beliefs and practices.

i'm gonna send you back your pain
Vows to retaliate against the harm and suffering inflicted by religious dogma.

i couldn't love it anymore
Reinforces the pleasure and satisfaction derived from being godless and independent of religious influence.

i had to listen to my heart
Emphasizes the importance of following one's own intuition and individuality.

i couldn't take it anymore
Reiterates the damaging effects of religious beliefs on the singer's well-being.

and so you leave me
Reinforces the alienation and rejection that the artist feels from religious institutions and traditions.

godless
Reiterates the central theme of the song and the artist's rejection of religious beliefs.

i ask all who have gathered here, to join me
Invites others to join the singer in rejecting religious dogma and embracing individuality and freedom.

in this feast.
Uses the metaphor of a feast to suggest that being godless is a celebration of life and individualism.

may we always be strong in body
Wishes for vitality and physical strength in the absence of religious influence.

spirit
Invokes the idea of a life force or energy that can exist without religious beliefs.

and mind
Emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude and resilience in the face of religious influence.

and all those who would try to harm us
Anticipates backlash and persecution from those who might reject or condemn the singer's rejection of religion.

let them cast. aside.
Disregards and dismisses those who would seek to harm or condemn the artist for their beliefs.