In 2005 drummer Ty Smith left Guttermouth and was replaced by Ryan Farrell. Bass player Kevin Clark departed the following year and founding member Clint Weinrich returned to the group. This lineup recorded the band's tenth album Shave the Planet, released in 2006 by Volcom Entertainment. The album found the band once again using their brand of humorous punk rock to poke fun at a number of subjects. Although Weinrich remains a member of the band, Clark has since rejoined the group and handles most of the touring. In June 2008 Farrell announced that Sheldon had left the band to focus on his family, having recently had a fourth child. The band's official Myspace profile lists Sheldon's replacement as Dave Luckett, with Donald Horne being replaced by Hunter Munich. In December 2008 Adkins announced that the band had returned to Hopeless Records, one of their first record labels, in celebration of their 20th Anniversary, and that Guttermouth is working on a new album. A further line-up change occurred in 2009, when Munich was replaced by Brandon Zinkil.
After a hiatus and further controversy on a 2013 tour, singer Adkins moved to Mexico and reformed the band in 2015.
Guttermouth with Bird Attack Records and Rude Records released Got it Made, a six song EP.
GOD
Guttermouth Lyrics
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so i bought a one way ticket on a 40 foot long bus
this can't be happening to me
i think it just a dream
halfway there i saw the glare
this place is fuckin heaven
i believe, believe in god
i found las vegas i'd say burn that synagogue
in jus one night i saw the light
so grab a cab and hold on tight
slots-o-fun, slots-o-fun
i used to feel so lost no gambling in my life
now there's no turning back i even bet my wife
this can't be happening to me
i'm losing everything
i say dear lord
i'll steal a ford
and put it down on red now
i believe, believe in god
to you it's just jesus christ to me it's jesus keno
i believe, believe in god
fuck my health i just want whealt
and ceasar is my leader yea
slots-o-fun, slots-o-fun
evil i don't see no my
son now named casino
ask me why god lives here
you know i'll just say bingo
i'm making it a point to place a bet at every joint
drink more booze i just can't lose
this place is fuckin heaven
i believe, believe in god
it didn't take me much
i went there on a hunch now
i believe, believe in god
lucky number seven take me straight to heaven
slots-o-fun, slots-o-fun
The lyrics to Guttermouth's "God" explore the idea of finding faith in the most unexpected of places. The song tells the story of a man who feels lost and downtrodden, but finds a sense of purpose and belonging in the bright lights and flashing slot machines of Las Vegas. The singer describes taking a one-way bus trip to Sin City, initially feeling as though it can't be real. However, halfway through the journey, he experiences a moment of clarity and sees the casino-laden city as "fucking heaven." He finds himself starting to believe in God, even going so far as to suggest burning down a synagogue to prove his newfound devotion.
The song is rife with irony and satire, as the singer's faith seems largely based on his newfound love of gambling, with lines like "now there's no turning back, I even bet my wife" and "fuck my health I just want wealth." He describes God in terms of lucky numbers and winning streaks, referring to Jesus as "Jesus Keno." Yet, there is an underlying sense that perhaps the singer is simply searching for a sense of meaning and hope, even if he's looking for it in the most unlikely of places.
Line by Line Meaning
i was down on my luck tired or working for my bucks
I was struggling financially and exhausted from working for a living
so i bought a one way ticket on a 40 foot long bus
I decided to leave my troubles behind and take a chance on something new
this can't be happening to me
I feel like I'm in disbelief about the good fortune I've stumbled upon
i think it just a dream
I question whether or not this is all just a fantasy
halfway there i saw the glare
As I approached my destination, I saw signs of excitement and possibility
this place is fuckin heaven
I feel like I've found paradise in this new location
i believe, believe in god
I attribute my newfound success and happiness to a higher power
i found las vegas i'd say burn that synagogue
I've become so enamored with Las Vegas that I have turned against my previous beliefs
now i believe, believe in god
I see my good fortune as a sign from a higher power and have fully embraced my newfound spirituality
in jus one night i saw the light
I had a big breakthrough in my life and it only took one evening for everything to change
so grab a cab and hold on tight
I encourage others to take a leap of faith and experience the excitement and possibility that life has to offer
slots-o-fun, slots-o-fun
I've found a lot of joy and excitement playing slot machines
i used to feel so lost no gambling in my life
Before I discovered gambling, I felt directionless and aimless
now there's no turning back i even bet my wife
I've become so consumed with gambling that I'm willing to risk losing everything I have, even my marriage
i'm losing everything
My addiction to gambling is causing me to lose my possessions, my relationships, and my sense of self
i say dear lord
I call out to a higher power as a plea for help and guidance
i'll steal a ford and put it down on red now
I'm willing to engage in illegal activities in order to fund my gambling addiction
to you it's just jesus christ to me it's jesus keno
I've become so consumed with gambling that it has become a religion to me
fuck my health i just want whealt and ceasar is my leader yea
I'm willing to sacrifice my health and well-being in order to attain wealth and follow in the footsteps of powerful figures
evil i don't see no my son now named casino
My obsession with gambling has blinded me to the negative effects it has on myself and those around me
ask me why god lives here you know i'll just say bingo
I see the presence of gambling in my life as a sign of divine intervention
i'm making it a point to place a bet at every joint
I'm so consumed with gambling that I'm determined to place a bet at every possible opportunity
drink more booze i just can't lose this place is fuckin heaven
I use alcohol as a way to enhance the experience of gambling and convince myself that I can't lose
it didn't take me much i went there on a hunch now
My good fortune seemed to come easily and unexpectedly
lucky number seven take me straight to heaven
I see my luck with gambling as a sign that I'm destined for greatness
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@r3leasethekraken
the laugh at the end is the best lmao
used to play this song on repeat when I was a kid and kept going back to this joker's laugh
@jeromefecto8085
one of their best
@Nunya_Beezwax
I could use another drink ma'am..
Thanks very much..🤙🏼🕺
@fartkerson
1:32 "Howdy folks, it's me again, got a message to convey" -- LOL
@iAMwReckLesss
Nice, I listened to this in high school. Apparently they re-formed in 2015. I'd be interested to hear what a new album from them would sound like.
@awordfword8266
Guttermouth has been touring virtually non-stop for years. They just took an extended period of time to release new material. Their lineup has changed every few years. Mark is the only original member, but they still put on a fun set to this day.
@JamesSmith-dy6el
Hilarious. Mark is a fucking poet.🤣
@TheSleepingonit
There are 2 native american casinos within half a hour of me, makes me wonder if it's really revenge for putting them on reservations
@jpokeefe8122
3 cities with em.
@Killage444
GOD DAM IT! I'm a loser.