Lee Presson and the Nails (also known as LPN) is a swing big band that orig… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Presson and the Nails (also known as LPN) is a swing big band that originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in October of 1994. The band differentiates itself from other bands of the late '90s swing revival by their wacky stage antics and the sinister appearance of bandleader Lee Presson. They won a California Music Award in 1998 for best Swing/Cabaret act and have released four CDs to date, two of which are still available.

LPN disbanded temporarily when Lee Presson moved to Hollywood. During that time Lee has been the keyboard player for the Oingo Boingo tribute band Dead Man's Party. After a two-year hiatus, Lee Presson and the Nails performed a reunion show in San Francisco on 17 September 2006 at the DNA Lounge. A second "reunion" show was played on January 6, 2007 at the DNA lounge. A third show at the DNA and an added Southern California show proves that this band is back in full swing, so to speak.

God
Lee Press-On and the Nails Lyrics

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Hey, man, please don't make a sound
Take a look around
Can't you see what's right in front of you?
Have a little taste
No more time to waste
You don't wanna get left behind 'cause it's all coming down right now

How hard is it to see?

Put your faith in me
I sure wouldn't want to be
Praying to the wrong piece of wood
You should get where you belong
Everything you know is wrong
Come on, sing along, everybody now

(God given)
And He gives us sight
And we see the light
And it burns so bright
Now we know we're right
It is kingdom come
And Thy will be done
We have just begun
We're the chosen ones

(I would never tell you anything)
(That wasn't absolutely true that hadn't come right from)
(His mouth that He wants me to tell you)

Wait, step into the light
How can this be right?
I'm afraid we're going to ask you to leave
Guess you cannot win
With the color of your skin
You won't be getting in to a promised land
This is just another case
You people still don't know your place
Step aside, out the way, wipe that look off your face
'Cause we are the divine
Separated from the swine
Come on, sing along, everybody now

(God given)
And He gives us sight
And we see the light
And it burns so bright
Now we know we're right
It is kingdom come
And Thy will be done
We have just begun
We're the chosen ones

And He gives us sight
And we see the light
And it burns so bright
Now we know we're right
It is kingdom come
And Thy will be done
We have just begun
We're the chosen ones

(I would never tell you anything)
(That wasn't absolutely true that hadn't come right from
(His mouth that He wants me to tell you)

(God given)
(God given)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "God" by Lee Press-On and the Nails appear to be a commentary on the dangers of blind faith and following charismatic leaders who claim to have divine guidance. The song's protagonist implores the listener to question the authority of those who speak in God's name, warning that they may be leading them astray. The line "praying to the wrong piece of wood" seems to reference the practice of idol worship, suggesting that the listener should be careful not to place their faith in false idols.

The theme of exclusionism is also present in the song, specifically in the lines "Guess you cannot win/With the color of your skin/You won't be getting in to the Promised Land." The song seems to suggest that exclusive and discriminatory attitudes towards certain groups are not in keeping with the teachings of a loving God.

Overall, the song critiques religious leaders who exploit the faith of their followers for their own power and agendas, urging the listener to think critically about the messages they receive in the name of God.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, man, please don't make a sound
Be silent and pay attention

Take a look around
Observe what's happening

Can't you see what's right in front of you?
The truth is obvious

Have a little taste
Indulge in our message

No more time to waste
Act now before it's too late

You don't wanna get left behind 'cause it's all coming down right now
Join us or face the consequences

How hard is it to see?
The truth is straightforward

Put your faith in me
Trust me blindly

'Cause you wouldn't want to be
You don't want to be

Praying to the wrong piece of wood
Worshiping the wrong god

You should get where you belong
Join us in our belief system

Everything you know is wrong
Your current beliefs are misguided

Come on, sing along, everybody now
Join in our chant

(God given)
Our beliefs are a result of divine influence

And He gives us sight
God provides us with vision

And we see the light
We understand the truth

And it burns so bright
The truth is powerful

Now we know we're right
Our beliefs are correct

It is kingdom come
Our beliefs are the only path to salvation

And Thy will be done
We follow God's plan

We have just begun
Our journey of enlightenment is ongoing

We're the chosen ones
We are the select few on the right path

(I would never tell you anything that wasn't absolutely true that hadn't come right from His mouth that He wants me to tell you)
I am a trustworthy messenger of God

Wait
Pause and listen closely

Step into the light
Join us in our illuminated path

How can this be right?
Question us

I'm afraid we're going to ask you to leave
You are not welcome

Guess you cannot win
You are doomed to failure

With the color of your skin
Your race is the issue

You won't be getting in to the Promised Land
You are not one of the chosen ones

This is just another case
Discrimination is common

You people still don't know your place
You are inferior

Step aside, out the way, wipe that look off your face
You are not welcome here and must leave immediately

'Cause we are the divine
We are on the right path

Separated from the swine
We are superior to those who do not follow our belief system

And He gives us sight
God provides us with vision

And we see the light
We understand the truth

And it burns so bright
The truth is powerful

Now we know we're right
Our beliefs are correct

It is kingdom come
Our beliefs are the only path to salvation

And Thy will be done
We follow God's plan

We have just begun
Our journey of enlightenment is ongoing

We're the chosen ones
We are the select few on the right path

And He gives us sight
God provides us with vision

And we see the light
We understand the truth

And it burns so bright
The truth is powerful

Now we know we're right
Our beliefs are correct

It is kingdom come
Our beliefs are the only path to salvation

And Thy will be done
We follow God's plan

We have just begun
Our journey of enlightenment is ongoing

We're the chosen ones
We are the select few on the right path

(I would never tell you anything that wasn't absolutely true that hadn't come right from His mouth that He wants me to tell you)
I am a trustworthy messenger of God

(God given)
Our beliefs are a result of divine influence

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trent Reznor

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