For more than twenty years he has been releasing, to only marginal commercial and critical success, playful and transgressive albums on labels in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Japan. In his lyrics and his other writing he makes seemingly random use of decontextualized pieces of continental (mostly French) philosophy, and has built up a personal world he says is "dominated by values like diversity, orientalism, and a respect for otherness." He is also known in certain circles outside the U.S. as a producer. He is fascinated by identity, Japan, the avant-garde, time travel and sex. Live Momus shows are rare but when he does perform he often sings the crowd favourite 'maf' from the Stars Forever LP.
He wears a patch over his right eye because he lost the use of it after contracting acanthamoeba keratitis from a contact lens case washed with Greek tap water.
Nick Currie currently resides in Osaka, Japan.
Saved
Momus Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
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