My Religion
Gilbert Paul Lyrics

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I wanna hear a band play loud
I wanna hear a screamin' crowd
I wanna hear a heavy sound
And let it surround me
This is my religion

I wanna be a superstar
I wanna play a fast guitar

I wanna live my life bizarre
And never be sorry
Living my religion

And there are angels
Angels
Yeah, there are angels
And they me that they're coming to save me

I wanna play the Tokyo Dome
To me it's like a church in Rome
Singing in a microphone
We're high and almighty
This is my religion

And there are angels
Angels
Yeah, there are angels
And they me that they're coming to save me
Tell me that they're coming to save me

I wanna hear a band play loud
I wanna hear a screamin' crowd
I wanna hear a heavy sound
And let it surround me
This is my religion
This is my religion

This is my religion
Yeah!

Overall Meaning

In "My Religion" by Gilbert Paul, the singer speaks about the things that give him meaning and purpose in his life. For him, music is his religion. He wants to hear loud music and be surrounded by a screaming crowd. The heavy sound and the energy of the performance is what feeds his soul. He longs to be a superstar, to play a fast guitar, and to live his life unconventionally. He is unapologetic for his choices and is determined to live life on his terms.

The repetition of the phrase "This is my religion" emphasizes that the music isn't just a hobby, but an essential part of his life. He views the venue of Tokyo Dome as a holy place, similar to the way some view the Vatican or Mecca. He wants to use his microphone to sing and bring his audience to a higher level of consciousness. He believes that music elevates our spirits and brings us closer to something divine.

The song also mentions angels. The notion of angels coming to save him can be interpreted as a metaphor for music saving him from a mundane existence. The idea that something, or someone, is watching over him and guiding him, is reassuring. The thought that there is a higher power that is looking out for his wellbeing, gives him a sense of purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna hear a band play loud
I yearn to listen to the music of a band with high volume and energy.

I wanna hear a screamin’ crowd
I desire to hear the voices of the audience shouting aloud in joy and excitement.

I wanna hear a heavy sound
I want to enjoy the music with a powerful and intense beat.

And let it surround me
I want the sound to embrace me completely and engross me.

This is my religion
This fascination with music is what I live for, and it's the very foundation of my existence.

I wanna be a superstar
I have an irresistible desire to be a celebrity.

I wanna play a fast guitar
I would like to play the guitar at high speed, producing a great deal of music in a short span of time.

I wanna live my life bizarre
I need to live life in the most unusual and unexpected ways possible.

And never be sorry
I do not want to have regrets related to my endeavors or actions.

Living my religion
I am living my life as if music is my religion.

And there are angels
I believe that there are celestial beings watching over me and guiding me.

Angels
Those angelic beings that I trust.

Yeah, there are angels
Indeed, these divine creatures do exist in my world.

And they tell me that they’re coming to save me
The angels convey to me that they are on their way to rescue me from trouble.

I wanna play the Tokyo Dome
To me, playing music at Tokyo Dome, is like performing in some historically significant religious site like Rome.

To me it’s like a church in Rome
The Dome holds a sacred place in my heart, just as a church situated in Rome holds a special place for the religious community.

Singing in a microphone
Singing in front of a huge audience through the microphone.

We’re high and almighty
We're in the most authoritative and important position while playing music.

This is my religion
Once again, this obsession with music is what I exist for.

Tell me that they’re coming to save me
Repeating the affirmation that the divine beings will come to my aid.

Yeah!
An exclamation to signify excitement and uncontainable enthusiasm.

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I wanna hear a band play loud
I wanna hear a screamin' crowd
I wanna hear a heavy sound
And let it surround me
This is my religion

I wanna be a superstar
I wanna play a fast guitar
I wanna live my life bizarre
And never be sorry
Living my religion

And there are angels
Angels
Yeah, there are angels
And they me that they're coming to save me

I wanna play the Tokyo Dome
To me it's like a church in Rome
Singing in a microphone
We're high and almighty
This is my religion

And there are angels
Angels
Yeah, there are angels
And they me that they're coming to save me
Tell me that they're coming to save me

I wanna hear a band play loud
I wanna hear a screamin' crowd
I wanna hear a heavy sound
And let it surround me
This is my religion
This is my religion
This is my religion
Yeah!