God
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Lyrics

We've laid the cables and the wires
We have created and connected all the necessary infrastructure in our town.

We've split the wood and stoked the fires
We have gathered and prepared all the resources we need to keep our community running.

We've lit our town so there is no Place for crime to hide
We have illuminated our town, leaving no dark corners for criminals to take refuge.

Our little church is painted white
Our church, although small, is a beacon of purity and goodness.

And in the safety of the night
During the darkness, our community is secure and protected.

We all go quiet as a mouse
We remain silent and still, not wanting to disturb the sense of peace and security that surrounds us.

For the word is out
The message has been spread throughout the community.

That God is in the house
We believe that God is present among us.

No cause for worry now
We don't need to worry because God is protecting us.

Moral sneaks in the White House
There are dishonest and hypocritical politicians in positions of power in our country's government.

Computer geeks in the school house
There are skilled technology experts in our schools.

Drug freaks in the crack house
There are drug addicts living in the poorer parts of our town.

We don't have that stuff here
Those problems exist in other, less wholesome places.

We have a tiny little force
Our law enforcement team is small, but still necessary.

Yeah, but we need them of course
It's important to have law enforcement to maintain order and protect us.

For the kittens in the trees
They are there to protect the town's animals and keep them safe.

And at night we are on our knees
At night, we pray to God for protection and guidance.

As quiet as a mouse
We remain silent and peaceful during this time of prayer.

For God is in the house
We believe that God is present among us.

Homos roaming the streets in packs
There are groups of homosexual people walking around the city.

Queer bashers with tyre-jacks
There are individuals who are intolerant and violent towards homosexuals.

Lesbian counter-attacks
Lesbians are defending themselves from those who would harm them.

That stuff is for the big cities
Those issues seem to be mainly present in larger, more diverse cities.

Our town is very pretty
Despite the problems of the world around us, our town is peaceful and beautiful.

We have a pretty little square
Our town has a lovely public space where people can gather.

We have a woman for a mayor
Our town has a female leader who is strong and capable.

Our policy is firm but fair
Our town has clear and just rules and regulations.

Now that God is in the house
We believe that God's presence in our community makes everything better.

Any day now He'll come out
The community is eagerly awaiting God's intervention in their lives.

Well-meaning little therapists
There are individuals who want to help others overcome emotional issues but may not have the expertise to do so.

Goose-stepping twelve-stepping Teatotalitarianists
These are individuals who adhere strictly to certain beliefs or programs, leaving little room for personal choice or individuality.

The tipsy, the reeling and the drop down pissed
There are individuals who are drunk and unstable, making them a danger to themselves or others.

We got no time for that stuff here
Our town doesn't have the luxury of dealing with those kinds of issues.

Zero crime and no fear
Our community is practically crime-free and residents feel very safe.

We've bred all our kittens white
We have selectively bred our animals to be pure and free from blemish.

So that you can see them in the night
Our community is so safe that we don't need to worry about the color of our pets, which can be seen clearly in the darkness.

And at night we're on our knees
Again, we pray for safety and guidance at night.

Since the word got out
After our message of God's presence in our community was widely spread.

From the North down to the South
This message has been embraced by people throughout the country, from all regions.

For no-one's left in doubt
Everyone is now convinced that God is present in our town.

There's no fear about
People feel confident and secure in the knowledge that God is in the house.

If we all hold hands and very quietly shout
If we come together as a community and express our belief in God, we can do so peacefully and respectfully.

Hallelujah
We praise God for his presence among us.

God is in the house
We cannot emphasize enough that we truly believe God is present in our community.

Oh I wish He would come out
We eagerly await God's influence and presence in our daily lives.