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Kid Loco Lyrics


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Stained glass windows keep the cold outside
While the hypocrites hide inside
With the lies of statues in their minds
Where the Christian religion made them blind
Where they hide
And prey to the God of a bitch spelled backwards is dog
Not for one race, one creed, one world
But for money
Effective
Absurd

Do you pray to the Holy Ghost when you suck your host
Do you read who's dead in the Irish Post
Do you give away the cash you can't afford
On bended knees and pray to lord

Fat pig priest
Sanctimonious smiles
He takes the money
You take the lies
This is religion and Jesus Christ
This is religion cheaply priced
This is bibles full of libel
This is sin in eternal hymn
This is what they've done
This is your religion
The apostles were eleven
Now there's a sod in Heaven

This is religion
There's a liar on the altar
The sermon never falter




This is religion
Your religion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kid Loco's "Religion I" are a critique of organized religion and its perceived hypocrisy. The opening stanza describes the physical barrier of stained glass windows that separates the followers from the outside world. However, those who enter are not necessarily pure of heart, as the lyrics state that "the hypocrites hide inside." These individuals have been brainwashed by the "lies of statues in their minds" and are blind to reality due to their religious beliefs.


The second stanza questions the motivations behind religious practices. The line "Do you pray to the Holy Ghost when you suck your host" references the practice of communion, where followers consume bread and wine that are believed to be the body and blood of Christ. The next line "Do you read who's dead in the Irish Post" suggests that these same individuals may not give equal attention to worldly news or current events. The following line "Do you give away the cash you can't afford" implies that followers may be giving away money they cannot afford in order to appear more devout.


The final stanza describes a corrupt priest who takes advantage of his followers for personal gain. The line "This is religion cheaply priced" implies that the price of entry into the church is one's integrity and sense of logic. Overall, the lyrics paint a bleak picture of religion and suggest that followers may be misguided and manipulated by religious institutions.


Line by Line Meaning

Stained glass windows keep the cold outside
The decorative windows keep the outside air from entering, but it also represents how the church tries to keep unwanted people from its community.


While the hypocrites hide inside
People who claim to have moral values and beliefs but do not practice them are inside the church.


With the lies of statues in their minds
There are lies about the values that a Christian should have that preach exclusivity and hatred towards those of different values.


Where the Christian religion made them blind
The religion has blinded the hearts and minds of these hypocrites, leading them to misunderstand the actual meaning behind Christianity.


Where they hide
The church is a hiding spot for hypocrites who seek refuge under the guise of religiosity.


And prey to the God of a bitch spelled backwards is dog
The act of worshiping and praying to a divine figure (god) who does not exist is pointless and pitiful.


Not for one race, one creed, one world
The concept of religion must not limit one's understanding of one's fellow human beings.


But for money
The church's primary motivator is greed and the accumulation of wealth rather than spreading a message of love and hope.


Do you pray to the Holy Ghost when you suck your host
This line is an irreverent mockery about the act of drinking wine during Communion, in which the wine represents the blood of Christ, and the bread representing his body.


Do you read who's dead in the Irish Post
This line is a sarcastic remark about people who remain ignorant of important social and political events and only focus on the good deeds of religious figures.


Do you give away the cash you can't afford
This line critique the practice of tithing, where the church's members donate a portion of their income to the church, despite their own financial struggles.


On bended knees and pray to lord
It is a line that highlights the submissive nature of worshiping a divine figure and giving up one's power to a higher being.


Fat pig priest
The artist is mocking the church's leaders, highlighting their gluttony and shameless nature.


Sanctimonious smiles
The leaders of the church are seen as hypocrites who put on a front of piety and holiness while indulging in sin and greed.


He takes the money
The priests make more about money than helping the community and supporting people.


You take the lies
People are sold the lies of the religion and convinced to blindly follow them in the name of faith.


This is religion and Jesus Christ
It is a critique on the practice of religion that has become more about following dogmatic or religious constructs than truly understanding and following Jesus Christ's teachings of love and hope.


This is religion cheaply priced
The church's services are offered at a low cost, making it easily accessible to everyone, but the quality of the church's mission has reduced significantly.


This is bibles full of libel
The Bible is often used to spread lies, enforce oppression and justify acts of violence against minorities throughout history.


This is sin in eternal hymn
The act of worshiping something that does not exist and following dogma over Jesus Christ's teachings is sinful.


This is what they've done
The church has distorted Jesus Christ's message and teachings, leading people astray and encouraging them to follow religious constructs and dogma.


This is your religion
People need to take ownership of their religious beliefs and ensure their practices are aligned with the central message of love and acceptance in the Bible.


The apostles were eleven
It is likely a reference to one of the apostles, Judas, who betrayed Jesus, leading to his arrest and ultimate crucifixion.


Now there's a sod in Heaven
The artist is referring to Judas' presence in heaven after he repented of his betrayal's mistake, spending eternity with Christ.


There's a liar on the altar
The religious leaders preach deceit and use their platforms to manipulate their followers through lies or false information.


The sermon never falter
The church's message never changes or adapts, remaining the same since the church's creation, regardless of the social or political changes that occur around them.


This is religion
The song's central message is a critical take on the church and its practices that do not align with its stated goal of helping people and spreading love and acceptance.


Your religion
The focus is on individuals and how they can change their way of practicing their belief in a manner that aligns with the central ideals of Christianity.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH LEVENE, JOHN LYDON, JAMES WALKER, JOHN WARDLE

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m conroy

I used to listen to this all night while I was in art school back in early 2000’s. Love this so much

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hearing this now for the first time, wishing I had gone to art school.

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first track is Great!! Love it!!

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