Eyehategod have noted Melvins, Black Sabbath, Black Flag, Saint Vitus, Carnivore, Swans and Flipper as key influences to their sound. These influences combined with heavy, down-tuned, bluesy riffs, walls of feedback and torturous vocals create a truly filthy, misanthropic atmosphere.
While Jimmy Bower was busy playing drums for Down, the remaining 4 members of Eyehategod formed a side-project called Outlaw Order (abbreviated to OO%). The band released a limited edition 7" EP in 2003 called Legalize Crime, which has since been re-released on CD with a bonus live track. 2008 saw the release of Outlaw Order's debut full-length, titled Dragging Down the Enforcer.
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Godsong
Eyehategod Lyrics
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Then they hang it on a cross and kneel down and pray to it
That wole thing is not an act
The only thing that makes reality is death;
Then they hang it on a cross and kneel down and pray to it
That wole thing is not an act
I′ve killed everybody since day one!
I've murdered 'em all!
I′m god and I′ve killed everybody! Now what?
I dont care about your society
The public's a bunch of assholes!
I dont care about your society
The public′s a bunch of assholes!
I chopped up nine hogs
I chopped up nine hogs
I chopped up nine hogs
And I'm gonna chop every one of you
The lyrics to Eyehategod's song "Godsong" are provocative and confrontational, reflecting the band's disdain for societal norms and organized religion. The song delves into the darker aspects of human existence and questions the hypocrisy of those who claim to follow a religious path.
The opening lines, "The only thing that makes reality is death; Then they hang it on a cross and kneel down and pray to it," express a critical view of how death and suffering are glorified and elevated through religious practices. The singer suggests that this act of idolizing death is not just a performative act but a genuine belief held by many. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the band's conviction in their message.
The next segment, "I'm Jesus Christ whether you accept it or not I don't care! I've killed everybody since day one! I've murdered 'em all! I'm God and I've killed everybody! Now what?" challenges religious and societal beliefs. The lyrics adopt an antagonistic tone, suggesting that the singer views themselves as a deity, responsible for the death and suffering of all. It is a rebellious rejection of the dominant religious narrative and a declaration of power.
The final lines, "I don't care about your society, The public's a bunch of assholes! I chopped up nine hogs, And I'm gonna chop every one of you," further cement the song's aggressive and confrontational nature. The singer dismisses societal values and expresses violent intentions towards others, using graphic imagery to illustrate their contempt.
Eyehategod's "Godsong" is a scathing critique of organized religion and the hypocrisy of societal norms. It challenges conventional beliefs and asserts the band's disdain for the public and their perceived role as agents of destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
The only thing that makes reality is death;
Death is the ultimate truth that defines our existence.
Then they hang it on a cross and kneel down and pray to it
However, society distorts death's significance, turning it into a symbol of worship.
That whole thing is not an act
The reverence towards death is not merely performative; it is deeply ingrained in society's belief system.
I'm Jesus Christ whether you accept it or not I don't care!
The artist claims to possess a godlike power and doesn't care about others' acceptance or rejection of this belief.
I've killed everybody since day one!
Metaphorically, the artist takes responsibility for the suffering and destruction present throughout history.
I've murdered 'em all!
The singer implies their role in causing death and harm to humanity.
I'm god and I've killed everybody! Now what?
Asserting their omnipotence, the singer challenges others to confront the brutality and violence they've unleashed.
I don't care about your society
The societal norms and values hold no importance or influence over the artist.
The public's a bunch of assholes!
The artist derogatorily refers to the general public, expressing their disdain for the collective ignorance and intolerance.
I chopped up nine hogs
The artist symbolically claims responsibility for causing harm and destruction.
And I'm gonna chop every one of you
The singer intends to subject each individual to the consequences of their actions, inflicting suffering and punishment.
Writer(s): Michael Williams, James Bower, Joseph Lacaze
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.