God Fearing Man
Steppenwolf Lyrics


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What drives a man to do all that he can
Brings people down to what he call his own
Believes in himself but nobody else
Does he trust and try to understand
How they feel, can he see?

Not so good
He's a God fearing man
Yes, he does all that he can
To try and understand
What's wrong with his fellow men?

What's wrong, what's wrong?

He looks at me, what does he see?
Blood, flesh and bones and my rib
Love is gone and hate has come
But don't blame yourself
If you can't find somebody else

He's a God fearing man
Yes, he does all that he can
To try and understand
What's wrong with his fellow men?

What's wrong, what's wrong?
What's wrong with his fellow men?
What's wrong, what's wrong?
What's wrong with his fellow men?
What's wrong, what's wrong?

What drives a man to do all that he can
Brings people down to what he call his own
Believes in himself but nobody else
Does he trust and try to understand
How they feel, can he see?

Not so good

He's a God fearing man
Yes, he does all that he can
To try and understand
What's wrong with his fellow men?

What's wrong, what's wrong?
What's wrong with him?




What's wrong, what's wrong?
What's wrong, what's wrong?

Overall Meaning

The song God Fearing Man by Steppenwolf reflects on the idea of what drives a man to do what he does, and how he perceives those around him. The lyrics suggest that there may be a disconnection between a person's actions and their understanding of how others feel. The song also explores the idea of faith and how that affects an individual's interactions with others.


The phrase "God fearing man" typically suggests that the person is deeply religious and follows a set of moral codes. However, in this song, it seems that the term is being used more as a reference to someone who is trying to understand their place in the world and the actions of those around them. The lyrics suggest that this person is self-centered and trusts only in themselves. They try to understand others but may struggle to truly empathize with them.


The chorus repeatedly asks, "what's wrong with his fellow men?" The focus on this question suggests that the singer is struggling to understand why people act the way they do. They are introspective but may not fully comprehend the motivations of others. Overall, the song touches on themes of self-awareness, faith, and empathy.


Line by Line Meaning

What drives a man to do all that he can
What motivates a man to exert maximum effort


Brings people down to what he call his own
Lowers others to satisfy his own desires


Believes in himself but nobody else
Has confidence in his own abilities, but no one else trusts him


Does he trust and try to understand
Does he rely on faith and attempt to comprehend others


How they feel, can he see?
Can he truly empathize with them and understand their emotions


He's a God fearing man
He is righteous, guided by his faith


Yes, he does all that he can
He gives his utmost effort


To try and understand
To attempt to comprehend


What's wrong with his fellow men?
What are the issues that ail his fellow humans?


What's wrong, what's wrong?
What's the matter, what's the matter?


He looks at me, what does he see?
What do his eyes perceive when he gazes upon me


Blood, flesh and bones and my rib
My physical form, made of tissue and bone


Love is gone and hate has come
Affection has faded away, and detestation has taken its place


But don't blame yourself
Don't hold yourself accountable


If you can't find somebody else
If you cannot locate another partner


What's wrong with him?
What are the issues afflicting him?


What's wrong, what's wrong?
What's the matter, what's the matter?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL MONARCH

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