In some ways, it’s the same sort of theme that's been on Ray's mind since he first launched the ever-evolving project—which began with a series of no-fi punk songs recorded at home with friends. The world doesn’t matter, life is inherently painful, but you always find a way forward amidst the bleakness. For his part, at 31, he finally feels grown-up, and a little more self-assured—his new songs offer less of the desperate emotional thrashing of his youth.
God
Teen Suicide Lyrics
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God as my only friend
I never thought that I'd see
You 'round here again
I don't feel safe in the city
I don't feel safe in my body
Assume everything is a warning
I got a text from a really old friend
They gouged out her eyes in a dream she had
She worries about premonitions
We've always been superstitious
I throw on a jacket in Edmondson
My mom stopped taking her medicine
I pick her up cigarettes, a diet Coke
Make two more calls and I'm on the way home
With God as my witness and
God as my only friend
I never thought that I'd see
You around here again
With God as my witness and
God as my only friend
Will we be this bored when the world ends?
The lyrics to "God" by Teen Suicide evoke feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, and a sense of disillusionment. The repeated references to God highlight the singer's desperate search for connection and guidance in a world that feels unsafe and uncertain.
The opening lines, "With God as my witness and God as my only friend," suggest a deep reliance on a higher power for support and understanding. It reflects the singer's longing for a presence that can provide comfort and reassurance. The line, "I never thought that I'd see you 'round here again," suggests a surprise encounter with someone from the past, possibly an old friend or lover, which brings mixed emotions and reinforces a sense of vulnerability.
The following lines further emphasize the singer's sense of insecurity and unease. The city and their own body, which are supposed to provide safety, become sources of fear and discomfort. The line, "Assume everything is a warning," suggests a hyperawareness and suspicion, perhaps due to past traumatic experiences. The mention of rain and storms further adds to the sense of chaos and unpredictability in their surroundings.
The lyrics then take a darker turn with a mention of a dream where a friend's eyes were gouged out. This dream preoccupation reflects the characters' anxieties and their inclination towards superstitions. The singer's mother stopping her medication adds another layer of uncertainty and instability in their life.
The final lines, "Will we be this bored when the world ends?" hint at a feeling of emptiness and disillusionment. It suggests that even in the face of potential catastrophe or the end of the world, the singer wonders if they will still feel bored, highlighting a sense of detachment or dissatisfaction with life.
Line by Line Meaning
With God as my witness and
I strongly believe and trust in God
God as my only friend
I only rely on God for support and companionship
I never thought that I'd see
I didn't expect to encounter
You 'round here again
You in this place once more
I don't feel safe in the city
I lack a sense of security in urban environments
I don't feel safe in my body
I don't feel comfortable or at ease within myself
Assume everything is a warning
I interpret everything as a potential sign or indication of danger
It's raining, it's raining, it's storming
The weather conditions are unfavorable with heavy rain and storms
I got a text from a really old friend
I received a message from a long-time friend
They gouged out her eyes in a dream she had
In her dream, someone violently removed her eyes
She worries about premonitions
She is concerned about forewarnings or intuitive feelings of future events
We've always been superstitious
We have always held irrational beliefs or practices based on superstition
I throw on a jacket in Edmondson
I quickly put on a jacket in Edmondson
My mom stopped taking her medicine
My mother ceased taking her prescribed medication
I pick her up cigarettes, a diet Coke
I buy cigarettes and a diet Coke for her
Make two more calls and I'm on the way home
I make two additional phone calls and then head back home
Will we be this bored when the world ends?
Are we going to experience this level of apathy when the world comes to an end?
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American Pleasure Club’s (formerly known as Teen Suicide) new album ‘A Whole Fucking Lifetime of This’ is out 2/16, listen to “this is heaven & id die for it” right here: https://youtu.be/MtHifoG2kgM
Manuel Mangoh
With god as my witness and god as my only friend🐢❤️
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