Saved
Momus Lyrics


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I used to be an addict, I had a drug habit
But now I'm saved
I used to sing for the devil, I was a homosexual
But now I'm saved
I was a transvestite, my one delight
Was sticking needles in my arm, staying up all night

I am saved
I am saved
I am saved
Saved!

I was an evil motherfucker, I carried a blade
But now I'm saved
I used to live just to fight and fornicate
But I am saved
I was hanging with the guys they call the Brothers of Islam
I was an honorary member of the Crutchfield gang

I am saved
I am saved
I am saved
Saved!

I am saved
I've been saved

Well they will try and socialise you with the word of the Lord
It signifies precisely zero till you get caught

I am saved
I've been saved
I've been saved
Saved!

Be dissolute like St Augustine
Don't be caught like I have been

I am saved
I am saved
I've been saved
Saved!

Kids do not do what I have done
I am saved
Join a gang and carry a gun
Before you're saved
You can always change your ways
Before you suffer a similar fate

I am saved
I am saved
I've been saved
Saved!

I am saved
Saved
I've been saved
I am saved
I've been saved
I've been saved




I've been saved
Saved

Overall Meaning

Momus's song "Saved" is a reflection on the singer's past life as a drug addict, a performer who sang for the devil, and a transvestite who enjoyed sticking needles in his arm. He talks about being previously involved with the Crutchfield gang and the Brothers of Islam. However, despite all that, the singer has found redemption and is now saved. He warns the younger generation not to repeat his mistakes, and instead to change their ways before they suffer a similar fate.


The lyrics of the song are quite straightforward, but its meaning is deep. The song's primary message is that anyone can be saved regardless of their past. It encourages people to seek redemption, regardless of their actions, and warns them not to get caught up in illegal and violent activities. Throughout the song, Momus is reflective of his past and regrets some of his actions. He admits that he was "an evil motherfucker" and carried a blade, but through the grace of God, he is now a changed man.


The lyrics are quite controversial, given that they address sensitive topics such as homosexuality, drug addiction, and gang culture. However, it is clear that Momus is not condoning any of these activities but is merely highlighting the consequences of these lifestyles. Overall, the song encourages reflection and redemption, regardless of an individual's past.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to be an addict, I had a drug habit
I was addicted to drugs in the past


But now I'm saved
But now I've been saved from my addiction


I used to sing for the devil, I was a homosexual
I used to sing devilish songs and was attracted to the same sex


But now I'm saved
But now I've been saved from my sinful ways


I was a transvestite, my one delight
I used to dress up in clothes of the opposite sex


Was sticking needles in my arm, staying up all night
And would even inject drugs and stay up all night


I am saved
But now I've been saved from all of that


I was an evil motherfucker, I carried a blade
I used to be very violent and carried a knife


But now I'm saved
But now I've been saved from my evil ways


I used to live just to fight and fornicate
I used to enjoy fighting and having casual sex


But I am saved
But now I've been saved and live a different lifestyle


I was hanging with the guys they call the Brothers of Islam
I used to spend time with the Brothers of Islam group


I was an honorary member of the Crutchfield gang
And was an honorary member of the Crutchfield gang


Well they will try and socialise you with the word of the Lord
People will try to convert you to Christianity


It signifies precisely zero till you get caught
But it doesn't mean anything until you actually need saving


Be dissolute like St Augustine
Don't be too strict like St. Augustine was


Don't be caught like I have been
Don't get caught up in bad habits like I did


Kids do not do what I have done
Children shouldn't do the things I did when I was young


Join a gang and carry a gun
Don't join gangs and carry weapons


Before you're saved
Before you become Christian and saved


You can always change your ways
You can always decide to change your lifestyle


Saved!
I've been saved by Christianity




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Comments from YouTube:

@genevieverocho8580

I used to be an addict, I had a drug habit
But now I'm saved
I used to sing for the devil, I was a homosexual
But now I'm saved
I was a transvestite, my one delight
Was sticking needles in my arm, staying up all night

I am saved
I am saved
I am saved
Saved!

I was an evil motherfucker, I carried a blade
But now I'm saved
I used to live just to fight and fornicate
But I am saved
I was hanging with the guys they call the Brothers of Islam
I was an honorary member of the Crutchfield gang

I am saved
I am saved
I am saved
Saved!

I am saved
I've been saved

Well they will try and socialise you with the word of the Lord
It signifies precisely zero till you get caught

I am saved
I've been saved
I've been saved
Saved!

Be dissolute like St Augustine
Don't be caught like I have been

I am saved
I am saved
I've been saved
Saved!

Kids do not do what I have done
I am saved
Join a gang and carry a gun
Before you're saved
You can always change your ways
Before you suffer a similar fate

I am saved
I am saved
I've been saved
Saved!

I am saved
Saved
I've been saved
I am saved
I've been saved
I've been saved
I've been saved
Saved

@rwood1254

thank you cmj music sampler....

@paulmackay7265

Haahahahah...that was a great month dammit!

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