Their debut album, Decadence, was released in August 2004 and featured the modest alternative radio hit "Beating Heart Baby". It was produced by Dan 'The Automator' Nakamura, famous for his work with groups including Gorillaz and Handsome Boy Modeling School. The band issued Popaganda in 2006, which featured the singles "Lying Through Your Teeth" and "Graduation Day"
The current members are:
Daryl Palumbo: Vocals
Jessie Nelson: Keyboards/Backup Vocals
Jarvis Morgan Holden: Bass Guitar
Sammy Siegler: Drums
Craig Bonich: Guitar
GOD
Head Automatica Lyrics
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Can you explain your reasoning to me
It ain't a matter if my heart of magma(??)
When there is no luck in it for me
I'm not the type of guy to hold a grudge
Against something that I can hardly see
But to say that there's no reason for everything
God you don't want to answer me
But if you do, you better agree
God you've got the strangest sense of humor
Your to funny to be so heavenly
I got your number and you only show me
Just a little common decency
I knew before you
When you bless me test me
And answer with this plague inside of me
I'm not the type of guy to
Bleed with the sky above
Over the demon under me
But to say that there's a reason for everything
Leaves me doubtful and in dreams to say the least
God you don't want to answer me
But if you do, you better agree
God you've got the strangest sense of humor
God you don't want to answer me
But if you do, you better agree
God you've got the strangest sense of humor
Your to funny to be so heaven
Your to funny to be so heavenly
Your to funny to be so heavenly
In "God" by Head Automatica, the singer addresses God directly, asking questions about the reasoning behind events that have taken place in his life. He starts by asking God to explain his reasoning to him, stating that he has no luck in his heart in regards to the events that have transpired. He goes on to say that he is not one to hold a grudge, but he finds it hard to believe that there might not be a reason for everything that happens in life. The chorus repeats the phrase "God you don't want to answer me, but if you do, you better agree," suggesting that the singer is looking for some sort of confirmation or understanding from God.
The second verse has a similar theme, with the singer saying that he understands that God might test him and that he is not one to blame uncontrollable events on supernatural forces. However, he still finds it difficult to believe that there may not be a reason for everything. The chorus repeats, with the singer emphasizing that God has a very strange sense of humor.
Overall, the song presents a conflicted view of faith and the idea of a higher power guiding or influencing one's life. While the singer expresses a desire for understanding and for some sort of confirmation or explanation from God, he also finds it difficult to accept the idea that there may not be a reason for everything that happens. The lyrics show a tug-of-war between doubt and belief, questioning and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a question, let me ask you
I need to clarify something with you
Can you explain your reasoning to me
Can you provide an explanation for your actions or decisions
It ain't a matter if my heart of magma(??)
My emotions are not the issue
When there is no luck in it for me
When I am not benefiting from it
I'm not the type of guy to hold a grudge
I am forgiving and do not harbor resentment
Against something that I can hardly see
Against something that is intangible or beyond my understanding
But to say that there's no reason for everything
I don't believe that everything happens without purpose or explanation
Leaves me doubtful and in dreams to say the least
Makes me uncertain and leads me to question
God you don't want to answer me
I feel like my prayers are not being answered
But if you do, you better agree
If you do answer, I hope it's to confirm my beliefs
God you've got the strangest sense of humor
I find it difficult to understand your ways
Your to funny to be so heavenly
Your sense of humor seems out of place for a divine being
I got your number and you only show me
I am aware of your power but I don't always feel your presence
Just a little common decency
Just some basic respect and acknowledgement
When you bless me test me
When you provide blessings, it often comes with challenges or difficulties
And answer with this plague inside of me
And sometimes the answer to my prayers is a new problem or burden
I'm not the type of guy to bleed with the sky above
I don't express my emotions outwardly or publicly
Over the demon under me
I am more concerned with my inner struggles than external threats
God you've got the strangest sense of humor
I find it difficult to understand your ways
God you don't want to answer me
I feel like my prayers are not being answered
But if you do, you better agree
If you do answer, I hope it's to confirm my beliefs
God you've got the strangest sense of humor
I find it difficult to understand your ways
Your to funny to be so heavenly
Your sense of humor seems out of place for a divine being
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARYL PALUMBO
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