Godless
Luca George Lyrics
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Wrong side of the 135
Air bags then a blinding light
Ripped away my youth in one breath
You read the news online
After all my flowers had died
Had to call just to get an invite
Now you have to live with regret
Have you changed at all?
You’re godless
So heartless
your selfish, inside
You created the divide
You’re pretending to cry when I’m dying
you look to the sky when you’re lying
But you’re godless
So godless
I’m gone and you’re finally here
four hours won’t fix the years
Getting by on hollow tears
Now I’m gone you’re finally free
But godless
So heartless
your selfish, inside
You created the divide
You’re pretending to cry when I’m dying
you look to the sky when you’re lying
But you’re godless
So godless
Bet you really wanna tell me now,
that u miss me and ur sorry but I’m
6 feet underneath the ground
Bet you really wanna tell me now,
that u miss me and ur sorry but I’m
6 feet underneath the ground
You’re godless
So heartless
your selfish, inside
You created the divide
You’re pretending to cry when I’m dying
you look to the sky when you’re lying
But you’re godless
So godless
The lyrics to Luca George's song "Godless" paint a vivid picture of a tragic car crash that has resulted in the loss of the singer's youth and ultimately their life. The opening lines describe the crash happening on a Saturday night, with the singer being on the wrong side of the road (line 2). The impact is so severe that the airbags deploy and there is a blinding light (line 3). In just one breath, their youth is ripped away (line 4).
The second verse delves into the aftermath of the accident. The singer realizes that their loved ones only find out about their death through reading the news online (line 5). The flowers that were likely sent as a tribute to their funeral have now withered away (line 6). The singer feels hurt and excluded, as if they had to call someone just to get an invitation to their own memorial (line 7). All of this leads to a sense of regret that the listener implies the one responsible for the crash would have to live with.
The chorus calls out the person who caused the accident as being godless, heartless, selfish, and creating a divide (lines 9-10). The accusations continue, suggesting that this person is pretending to cry when the singer is dying (line 11) and looking to the sky while lying (line 12). The repetition of "you're godless, so godless" emphasizes the lack of remorse or compassion that the singer perceives in this person.
The bridge of the song touches on the longing that the singer imagines this person might feel now that they are gone. The suggestion is that they may want to express their remorse and claim to miss the singer, but it is too late - the singer is "6 feet underneath the ground" (lines 15-16).
Overall, "Godless" is an emotional and raw exploration of the aftermath of a tragic accident, expressing the singer's pain, anger, and the lack of empathy they feel from the person responsible.
Line by Line Meaning
Car crash on a Saturday night
The singer experienced a devastating car accident on a Saturday night.
Wrong side of the 135
The accident occurred on the opposite side of the road.
Air bags then a blinding light
The deployment of airbags was followed by a sudden, overwhelming brightness.
Ripped away my youth in one breath
The accident took away the artist's youth in an instant.
You read the news online
The other person read about the accident through an online news source.
After all my flowers had died
The other person didn't show any concern until it was too late and the singer's life had already suffered greatly.
Had to call just to get an invite
The singer had to make an effort to be included and informed about the aftermath of the accident.
Now you have to live with regret
The other person now has to carry the burden of remorse for their lack of care and concern.
Did you get dressed up, just to fake your love
The other person put on a facade of affection and care, pretending to love the artist.
Have you changed at all?
The artist questions whether the other person has undergone any personal growth or transformation.
You're godless
The other person lacks any sense of morality or empathy.
So heartless
The other person is incredibly cold and lacking compassion.
You're selfish, inside
Internally, the other person is only concerned with their own desires and needs.
You created the divide
The other person's actions caused a significant rift between them and the singer.
You're pretending to cry when I'm dying
The other person feigns sadness while the singer is suffering greatly.
You look to the sky when you're lying
The other person averts their gaze upward, indicating deception.
But you're godless
Once again, it is emphasized that the other person lacks any moral compass.
So godless
The other person's moral vacancy is reiterated.
I'm gone and you're finally here
The singer has passed away and the other person is still alive.
Four hours won't fix the years
Despite spending a short time together, it cannot make up for the years of neglect and indifference.
Getting by on hollow tears
The other person tries to cope by shedding superficial or insincere tears.
Now I'm gone, you're finally free
With the artist's departure, the other person is now liberated from any responsibility or guilt.
But godless
The other person remains devoid of any moral guidance.
So heartless
The other person's lack of compassion persists.
You're selfish, inside
Internally, the other person continues to prioritize their own needs above anything else.
You created the divide
The other person's actions led to a deep rift between them and the singer.
You're pretending to cry when I'm dying
The other person continues to fake tears while the singer is in a state of suffering or decline.
You look to the sky when you're lying
When being dishonest, the other person avoids eye contact by looking upward.
But you're godless
Once again, it is emphasized that the other person lacks any moral compass.
So godless
The other person's moral deprivation is reiterated.
Bet you really wanna tell me now, that u miss me and ur sorry but I'm 6 feet underneath the ground
The singer is aware that the other person must feel regretful and may want to express remorse, but it is already too late as the singer has passed away.
You're godless
The other person lacks any morality or empathy.
So heartless
The other person is incredibly cold and lacking in compassion.
You're selfish, inside
Internally, the other person is only concerned with their own desires and needs.
You created the divide
The other person's actions caused a significant separation or divide between them and the singer.
You're pretending to cry when I'm dying
The other person puts on a show of tears while the artist is in a state of suffering or decline.
You look to the sky when you're lying
When being dishonest, the other person avoids eye contact by looking to the sky.
But you're godless
Once again, it is emphasized that the other person lacks any moral compass.
So godless
The other person's moral deficiency is reiterated.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: Joseph Wander, George Glew, Luca George
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