Who Say
Primitive Radio Gods Lyrics


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Who say

I'm getting no reaction, that ain't no joke
I've had bad religions shoved down my throat
Rich man, poor man, fat man, thin
All you saints and junkies, just jump on in and say

Here's a weapon that you never used before
There's something deep inside your one track mind
'Till it hits you like a two by four
Everything you're thinking is just sand upon the shore
Can it make you strong enough?
Are you strong, strong enough?

Who say

I'm getting no reaction, that ain't no joke
I've had bad religions shoved down my throat




Rich man, poor man, fat man, thin
All you saints and junkies, just jump on in and say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Primitive Radio Gods' song "Who Say" speak to the frustration and disillusionment of the singer with organized religion, which they describe as being forcibly "shoved down" their throat. The song seeks to inspire listeners to reject these limiting beliefs and embrace an alternative way of thinking, symbolized by the "weapon that you never used before" mentioned in the lyrics. The singer challenges the listener to confront the limitations of their "one track mind," which they suggest is filled with useless "sand upon the shore" - a metaphor for the fleeting, impermanent nature of human experience. Despite this, the singer acknowledges the potential power that this way of thinking can bring, asking "Can it make you strong enough?"


In addition to critiquing organized religion, the song also speaks to issues of class and identity. The repeated phrase "Rich man, poor man, fat man, thin / All you saints and junkies" suggests that these labels are ultimately meaningless, and that everyone should be able to participate in the transformative experience the singer describes.


Overall, "Who Say" is an introspective and thought-provoking song that challenges its listeners to reject limiting beliefs and embrace a more authentic way of living.


Line by Line Meaning

Who say
Who is claiming or stating this information?


I'm getting no reaction, that ain't no joke
I'm not receiving any response, and it's not a humorous matter.


I've had bad religions shoved down my throat
I have been forced to accept and practice detrimental religious teachings.


Rich man, poor man, fat man, thin
No matter the financial or physical appearance, it doesn't matter.


All you saints and junkies, just jump on in and say
Everyone, whether morally righteous or unreliable, is welcome to contribute their thoughts.


Here's a weapon that you never used before
Introducing a brand new tool for your use and application.


There's something deep inside your one track mind
There is a profound aspect within your narrow thought process.


'Till it hits you like a two by four
Until it strikes and impacts you forcefully and without warning.


Everything you're thinking is just sand upon the shore
All of your current thoughts and considerations are insignificant and transient.


Can it make you strong enough?
Will this new perspective fortify and develop your mental and emotional strength?


Are you strong, strong enough?
Is your resilience and grit adequate for the challenges ahead?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN O'CONNOR

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