Ed Gein is a three piece band from Syracuse, NY, which formed in 2001. Each… Read Full Bio ↴Ed Gein is a three piece band from Syracuse, NY, which formed in 2001. Each of the three members (guitar, drums, and bass) shared vocal duties equally on the first two albums (It's a Shame a Family Can Be Torn Apart by Something as Simple as a Pack of Wild Dogs and Judas Goats and Dieseleaters). Drummer Jesse Daino later decided that he no longer wanted to contribute vocals and the vocal parts will be split between guitarist Graham Reynolds and bassist Aaron Jenkins on the upcoming album, Bad Luck.

The band has been pounding the pavement hard since their formation in 2001, touring furiously and earning themselves a cult-like following across the US and Canada. Playing a hybrid style of thrash, metal, sludge, grind and punk, Ed Gein, who call Syracuse, NY home, use their self-described "angry-noise punk" style as a means to deliver their politically and socially charged message. "It's all a matter of being aware and thinking for yourself," says Jenkins. "A 'Judas-goat' is an older animal at a slaughter-house trained to lead the other animals to slaughter. In exchange, the animal is taken care of almost like a family pet until they are no longer of use. A large portion of the world's population falls into one of the unfortunate categories of either being a betrayer or one of the millions of mindless, resource-eating followers."

The band takes influence from such bands as Coalesce and Pig Destroyer.

Amen
Ed Gein Lyrics

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You're supposed to serve a higher power, but instead you serve the will of your tiny dick. a pervert of the cloth, taking cover behind the church. praying on your brothel (of alter boys). I'd love to kick the holy shit out of you "father." and the pope is no better; saying you'll be punished in heaven. imaginary justice in an imaginary afterlife. but until then, the church of molestation is in session. "suck my dick for a free ride to heaven!"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Amen by Ed Gein criticize the hypocrisy of the church and its representatives. The opening lines call out the supposed men of God who use their stature in the church to prey upon the innocent. The lines "You're supposed to serve a higher power, but instead you serve the will of your tiny dick" implies that these men of the church have deviated from their expected responsibilities and indulge in their perverse desires.

The next lines "a pervert of the cloth, taking cover behind the church. praying on your brothel (of alter boys)" further highlight the issue of sexual abuse and molestation that has plagued the Catholic Church. The singer then explicitly expresses their desire to harm the offender, stating "I'd love to kick the holy shit out of you "father.""

The lyrics continue with an attack on the Pope, who the singer suggests allows these atrocities to continue by offering only empty promises of punishment in heaven. The final line "suck my dick for a free ride to heaven!" is a sarcastic remark directed towards those who preach the gospel but do not practice what they preach.

Line by Line Meaning

You're supposed to serve a higher power, but instead you serve the will of your tiny dick.
As a servant of God, you are expected to obey Him, but instead, you prioritize your own selfish desires which are associated with your genitalia.

A pervert of the cloth, taking cover behind the church.
You are a religious leader who uses your position to hide your perverse behavior and intentions.

Praying on your brothel (of alter boys).
You are exploiting and victimizing young boys who have been entrusted to your care.

I'd love to kick the holy shit out of you "father."
I have a strong desire to physically assault you, the supposed father and protector of your congregation.

And the pope is no better; saying you'll be punished in heaven.
Even the leader of the Catholic Church, the pope, is complicit in covering up and defending the immoral actions of its members by only threatening them with divine punishment in the afterlife.

Imaginary justice in an imaginary afterlife.
The notion of being punished in an afterlife has no tangible or real impact on preventing abuse and providing restitution for victims.

But until then, the church of molestation is in session.
The culture of sexual abuse and assault perpetuated by members of the Catholic Church is still ongoing and has not yet been fully eradicated.

"Suck my dick for a free ride to heaven!"
You are using your religious authority to coerce vulnerable individuals into performing sexual acts with you, promising them salvation in return.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JERRALD K GOLDSMITH

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