Swallowing Shit's last show occurred June, 1997, at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Picketed and stormed by nearly 300 Christians angered by their smash radio hit "Pro-Abortion, Anti-Christ", the show signaled the end of an era in Winnipeg, as the band were subsequently banned from public performance by city council, citing an obscure and hitherto unenforced 103-year old civic ordinance criminalizing challenges to the authority of the Church within city limits.
Many of the ever-changing membership are still active in the Winnipeg music scene. Todd (guitar) plays bass for Propagandhi, Mike (vocals) sings for Putrescence and books shows in Winnipeg, Jahmeel (bass) is now based out of Vancouver and plays bass in numerous projects including the Black Halos and Cory (drums) is currently playing in a black metal project with other former members of Malefaction in Of Human Bondage.
Christian Metal = Nazi Reggae
Swallowing Shit Lyrics
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The lyrics of Swallowing Shit's song "Christian Metal = Nazi Reggae" reflect an intense criticism of the Christian religion and its hypocritical beliefs. The opening line "Fuckin' sack of shit, you don't fucking get it" clearly sets the tone for the rest of the song. The artist is calling out Christians as being dishonest and trying to hide their flawed beliefs under a façade of righteousness.
The line "anti-homosexuality? you're fuckin' shit to me" is a direct attack on the religious conservatism that is often associated with Christianity. The artist is calling out those who use their religion as an excuse to spread hate and prejudice towards those who do not conform to their beliefs.
The line "your god is dead (we ate what we couldn't fuck) rotting in your head" is the most provocative one, referring to the inherent irony and contradictions in the Christian doctrine. The idea of a dead god rotting in one's head is intended to shock and make the listener question the validity of their religious beliefs.
Overall, "Christian Metal = Nazi Reggae" is a strong rebuttal of the Christian religion, its dogmatic beliefs, and hypocrisy. The song puts forward a compelling argument against the idea of blind faith and calls for a more critical and rational approach to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuckin' sack of shit, you don't fucking get it.
You're an ignorant and worthless person who doesn't understand the truth.
you cannot disguise your fuckheaded christian lies.
Your deceitful Christian beliefs are obvious and despicable.
anti-homosexuality? you're fuckin' shit to me.
Your opposition to homosexuality is pointless and I have no respect for you.
your god is dead (we ate what we couldn't fuck) rotting in your head.
Your Christian deity is obsolete and irrelevant, and your obsession with it is disturbing.
Contributed by Alaina T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Schmugglepus
I felt a tear fall down my face
@Ninja_Gaijin
I'm sorry I sold your Cap'n Jazz CD that you loaned me mate, but at least you got my Swallowing Shit 7" :)
@Noisefreaak
WHY WOULD U SELL A CAP N JAZZ CD ARE U INSANE