The song reached Number 19 on the US Modern Rock Charts.
Jesus Built My Hotrod
Ministry Lyrics
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Jerry Lee Lewis was the devil
Jesus was an architect previous to his career as a prophet
All of a sudden, I found myself in love with the world
So there was only one thing that I could do
Was ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long
Ding dang a dong bong bing bong
Every time I try to do it all now baby
Am I on the run
Why why why why why baby
If it's so evil then?
Give me my time, with all my power
Give it to me all again (wow)
Ding a ding a dang a dong dong ding dong
Every where I go
Every time you tell me baby
When I settle down
Got to get me a trailer park
And hold my world around
Why why why why?
Ding ding dong dong dong ding dong
Dingy dingy son of a gun
Half my time I tell you baby
Never am I all for sure
Why why why why why baby
Sicky sicky from within
Every time I stick my finger on in ya
You're a wild wild little town bitch
Now how 'bout ding a dang dong dong dong ling long
Dingy a dingy dong a down
Every time you tell me baby
When I settle down
Got to get me a trailer park
And hold my world around
Why why why why?
In my dang a ding a ding a ding dong
A sticky sticky son of a gun
Ding a danga danga dong dong ding dong
Why why never know
Why why wack a dong a dang ding dong
Then you take it on the bill
Ding dang dong don't dong
Whoa!
I want to love ya!
Why why why, why why darling
Do you do you tell me to play?
Half the time I talk about it all now baby
You know what I'm talkin' about I said
Why why why it'll
Ticky ticky ticky ticky son of a gun
Ding ding dong a bong bong bing bong
Ticky ticky thought of a gun
Bing bing bang a bang a bang bing bong bing a bing bang a bong
Binga bing a bang a bong bong bing bong bing banga bong
Bing bing bang a bong bong bing bing binga binga banga bong
Bing bing bang a bang bang bing bong
Ding dang a dang bong bing bong
Ticky ticky thought of a gun
Every time I try to do it all now baby
Am I on the run
Why why why
It'll ticky ticky ticky ticky ticky ticky
Dawn of a gun
Bing bing bang a bong a bong bing bang a
Ticky ticky thought of a gun
Bing bip bip a bop bop boom bam
Ticky ticky through the day
If you got a doubt 'bout baby
The memory is on the bed
Why why why why why
Darlin' uh it don't know
When my time is on
Might tell me never do it on his own
If my time was all as is yours
Make me burn a wish
When my time with you is brutish
No I'll never not ever
Why why why why why why baby heavy hell
Alone and it's here it's this thunder
The thunder oh thunder
Oh!
Jesus built my car
It's a love affair
Mainly Jesus and my hot rod
Yeah, fuck it!
The lyrics to Ministry's song Jesus Built My Hotrod are bizarre and somewhat nonsensical, combining multiple phrases and references that do not seem to flow cohesively. The opening lines suggest that the singer has discovered the 'truth' of rock music and has become infatuated with the world in response. The lines "Jerry Lee Lewis was the devil / Jesus was an architect previous to his career as a prophet" seem to act as a sort of preamble, setting the tone for the manic, stream-of-consciousness style that follows. The rest of the lyrics are composed of repetitive, almost nonsensical phrases, including "ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long" and "ticky ticky thought of a gun". These phrases appear to have no clear meaning, though they may be interpreted as evoking a sense of chaos and confusion.
Overall, the song is characterized by its frenzied energy and lack of clear meaning. It seems to be a celebration of hedonism and rebellion, as evidenced by lines like "Got to get me a trailer park / And hold my world around". The repeated questioning of "why" may suggest a sense of existential angst or dissatisfaction with the status quo. The final line, "Jesus built my car / It's a love affair / Mainly Jesus and my hot rod", is a more straightforward nod to the song's title, though it is still tinged with irony and absurdity.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon I discovered that this rock thing was true
I have recently discovered that rock and roll is a genuine art form
Jerry Lee Lewis was the devil
Jerry Lee Lewis represented counterculture values that ran counter to the conservative status quo
Jesus was an architect previous to his career as a prophet
Jesus is a master of artistic creation, and has been throughout his career as a spiritual leader
All of a sudden, I found myself in love with the world
I have become enamored with life's beauty and passion, and subsequently capitalized on this feeling as inspiration for creative work.
So there was only one thing that I could do
I came to a general conclusion based on my actions and beliefs
Was ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long
Sticking to my personal values and doing what I believed to be right
Ding dang a dong bong bing bong
Expression of an artist's discontent and frustration towards the established order
Ticky ticky thought of a gun
The idea or notion of using weapons, firearms or other weapons fascinates or bothers the artist
Every time I try to do it all now baby
The artist is referencing the struggle that comes with balancing creativity and personal values with the expectations of the public and those around them
Am I on the run
Asking if the artist is escaping their issues rather than dealing with them
Every where I go
An expression of uncertainty or confusion about the artist's place or role in the world at large
Every time you tell me baby
The artist is referencing the expectation of others regarding their behavior and creative output
When I settle down
The artist is discussing the prospect of losing their artistic drive
Got to get me a trailer park
Referencing the idea of downsizing or simplifying one's life in order to focus on what matters
And hold my world around
Finding fulfillment and meaning within one's art and creativity
Sicky sicky from within
The artist may be referring to internal struggles or conflicts that affect their ability to create, or their mental health in general
You're a wild wild little town bitch
Conveying the idea that the world around us is wild, chaotic and difficult to make sense of
Now how 'bout ding a dang dong dong dong ling long
The artist is making an existential comment questioning the meaning of existence or reality as well as challenging societal norms
Every time I settle down
Referencing the idea of losing one's artistic spark or motivation to create
Binga bing a bang a bong bong bing bong bing banga bong
The artist is expressing a desire to escape the chaos and uncertainty of the world through their art
Bing bing bang a bang a bang bing bong bing a bing bang a bong
The artist may be commenting on the absurdity and randomness of the world around us
When my time is on
The artist is discussing the passing of time and the larger questions surrounding temporal existence
Might tell me never do it on his own
Referencing the idea that people often struggle to find meaning and purpose in their lives
Make me burn a wish
The artist is expressing a desire or yearning for something – creative inspiration, personal fulfillment, etc.
No I'll never not ever
The artist is affirming their personal commitment to their art and creative drive
Jesus built my car
Referencing the idea that artistic inspiration and creativity can come from unexpected and unconventional sources
It's a love affair
Comparing the artist's relationship with their work to that of a romantic relationship – passionate, fulfilling and often turbulent
Mainly Jesus and my hot rod
Asserting the idea that religious or spiritual inspiration can be a driving force behind artistic creation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allen Jourgensen, Paul Barker, William Fredrick Rieflin, Gibson Haynes, Michael Bruce Balch
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@thejesuschrist
hell yeah! 🤘
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No way😂
@judegeorge7427
ITS HIM
@MinistroDeClavos
Thank you again for built my Hotrod
@holdmybeer
i love you mr jesus!
@sickhorrorfreak
Based jesus
@amagiclantern
This is my favorite Christian band
@sethsutech7505
lol
@FirCorred
@Natalie Pawlik - I think I just fell in love with you ✨🌙🌼❤☮ (;
@pedrocardoso5106
Is one Satanic band....!!
Ministry = Satanic band..!