Godless
Nausea Lyrics


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Take your religious chains
You don't own my soul
You've tried to soak our brains to waste
With holy water in a silver bowl
Beware of your godhood
For soon they shall rebel
You've stabbed us with your sacred cross
And blessed us with this living hell
Lord, god, father and son
Your pious solve their problems with their guns
Lord, god, father and son
Why must I hang upon a cross for the sins I've never done
Beware of your godhood
For soon they will rebel




We'll break your chains
I'll not burn in your living hell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nausea's song "Godless" are a critique of organized religion and its harmful impact on individuals and society as a whole. The singer rejects the idea of a higher power determining one's fate and views it as a way to control and manipulate people. They refuse to be bound by the chains of a religion that they do not believe in and reject the idea that they are inherently sinful.


The song also tackles the issue of violence and conflict that sometimes arise from religious beliefs. The singer calls out the hypocrisy of those who claim to be religious and yet use violence to solve their problems. They also express frustration at being judged for the sins of others, and the idea that one can only be redeemed through suffering on a cross.


Overall, "Godless" is a powerful commentary on the negative aspects of organized religion, and the harm it can cause when taken to extremes. It encourages listeners to think critically about the role of religion in their lives and to reject anything that does not align with their personal beliefs and values.


Line by Line Meaning

Take your religious chains
Refusing to be bound by the restrictive nature of organized religion.


You don't own my soul
Rejecting the idea that anyone except the individual has complete control over their own soul.


You've tried to soak our brains to waste
The religious establishment has attempted to brainwash and manipulate individuals into blindly following their doctrine.


With holy water in a silver bowl
The use of ritualized religious practices in an attempt to exert control over individuals.


Beware of your godhood
Warning the religious establishment to be cautious of the power they wield, as it may soon be stripped away.


For soon they shall rebel
A prediction that the oppressed will rise up against their oppressors in a fight for freedom and autonomy.


You've stabbed us with your sacred cross
The religious establishment has inflicted harm on individuals through their doctrine and practices, despite their supposed message of peace and love.


And blessed us with this living hell
Religion can be viewed as a form of oppression or suffering that people are forced to endure.


Lord, god, father and son
The different aspects of the Christian deity, which are often used to legitimize religious authority and control.


Your pious solve their problems with their guns
Religious fanaticism can lead to violence and the use of force to solve problems, rather than peaceful means.


Why must I hang upon a cross for the sins I've never done
Questioning the idea of atonement and why individuals should be punished for sins they did not commit.


We'll break your chains
The oppressed will eventually overthrow the oppressors and gain their freedom.


I'll not burn in your living hell
Rejecting the idea of eternal damnation and the threat of punishment for failing to comply with religious doctrine.




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@JimMartinVEX

I was the roadie for Nausea. This footage was shot in Gronigen, Holland in 1991. It was a community center/TV studio. I remember they fed us a great meal.

@jandricvincegarcia6449

i bet you have old merch of them back then? if so, would u sell it to me?

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@kyledutton6550

@@jandricvincegarcia6449 I got a Nausea shirt from Warlord Clothing and it is rad

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@moshingpanda54

There is no comment that can express how amazing this is

@KittieVonG

Awesome. I love'em. Amy Miret is so perfect *w*

@Ern-theOppressed1

Such a good song you want to hear it twice!

@matthewmalloy4666

I saw them several times. Loud as he'll. The singer used to bring his dog to the shows. Amy was a pretty nice person.

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