Members include Zaac Margin on lead guitar, Elliott Margin on keys/vocals, Sam Margin on guitar/vocals and Scott Baldwin on drums.
God Forgot
The Rubens Lyrics
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Not sellin' off my feelin' to relate
But you can name a price
Oh you're eloquent, that's nice
Praise be on how to fake the-
God already forgot me
Cut off both my hands
That's alright 'cause an angel caught me
She pays all my rent, paints the walls and then sings all night
All night, all night
Gospel can't compete with her
They don't shine a light
All right, all right, all right, yeah
I'll be good forever, least the rest of my life
All right
More friends than I can settle in the polls
More drinks so we can study different roles
I drop out on your hands
No pockets in my pants
No problem could be solved so
What's wrong with her?
Got nothing in my head, yeah
What's calling out those memories again?
I once was at a loss
The saviour cut me off
Before you came along it was God who already forgot me
Cut off both my hands
Change the locks again
That's alright
A fuckin' angel caught me
She pays all my rent, paints the walls and then sings all night
All night, all night, yeah
Gospel can't compete with her
They don't shine a light
All right, all right, all right, yeah
I'll be good forever, least the rest of my life
All right
So what? God forgot
So what? Carry on
So why don't we get off?
I know this place on the next, next block
You're the best that there is on this earth (Ooh)
You know what? You know that you are
You know what? You know that you are the best that there is on this Earth
You're the best that there is on this earth
You know what? You know that you are
You know what? You know that you are the best that there is on this Earth
But God already forgot me
Cut off both my hands
Change the locks again
That's alright
A fuckin' angel caught me
She pays all my rent, paints the walls and then sings all night
All night, all night, yeah
Gospel can't compete with her
They don't shine a light
All right, all right, all right, yeah
I'll be good forever, least the rest of my life
I'll be good forever, least the rest of my life
All right
Hey Scotty, hear the kick drum?
Fuck me
The lyrics to The Rubens's song "God Forgot" revolve around feeling forgotten and abandoned by God, but finding salvation in the form of an "angel" who pays for everything and brings meaning and happiness to the singer's life. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their detachment from the world and their own emotions, stating that they are not "sad enough to watch what's takin' place" and that they refuse to sell their feelings to relate to others. However, the singer does acknowledge that the world runs on manipulation and that being eloquent and able to fake emotions is a valuable skill. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer explores their own emotional struggles and ultimately finds an unlikely savior.
The chorus centers around the idea of being forgotten by God but being saved by an angel. The singer declares that God has already forgotten them and yet despite this, an angel has come along to pay their rent and sing all night, bringing light and joy to their life. Gospel and religion in general are presented as inadequate in comparison to the singer's personal angelic figure, who outshines them all. The second verse further explores the singer's detachment and apathy, with lines such as "Got nothing in my head" and "No problem could be solved". However, the singer also acknowledges a past struggle where they were lost and needed saving, but God cut them off before their current angel arrived.
Overall, "God Forgot" is a song that deals with themes of abandonment, detachment, and the search for meaning and salvation. The singer's journey takes them from feeling forgotten by God to finding meaning in an unexpected source, ultimately providing a message of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Not sad enough to watch what's takin' place
I'm not feeling particularly emotional about what's happening around me
Not sellin' off my feelin' to relate
I'm not compromising my emotions just to fit in with others
But you can name a price
Despite my stance, you can still try to buy me
Oh you're eloquent, that's nice
I acknowledge your ability to speak well
Praise be on how to fake the-
I appreciate your skill in pretending
God already forgot me
I feel abandoned by God
Cut off both my hands
I feel powerless and unable to act on my own behalf
Change the locks again
I feel constantly trapped and unable to escape my circumstances
That's alright 'cause an angel caught me
Despite my struggles, I have found someone who supports and takes care of me
She pays all my rent, paints the walls and then sings all night
The person who takes care of me provides for me and creates a joyful, comforting environment
Gospel can't compete with her
The comfort and support I receive from this person far surpasses any religious teachings
They don't shine a light
Religion doesn't provide me with the type of bright, uplifting feeling that this person does
I'll be good forever, least the rest of my life
I will always do my best to be grateful and deserving of the love and care that this person provides me
More friends than I can settle in the polls
I have more friends than I can fit into my schedule or prioritize
More drinks so we can study different roles
I have more than enough alcohol to facilitate experimentation and exploration of different personas and behaviors
I drop out on your hands
I relinquish control and put my fate in someone else's hands
No pockets in my pants
I have nothing to offer materially or financially
No problem could be solved so
There seems to be no solution to the struggles and challenges I face
What's wrong with her?
I am confused about why this person cares for me and provides for me
Got nothing in my head, yeah
I feel empty and aimless, with no clear direction or goals
What's calling out those memories again?
I am reminded of past trauma or experiences that continue to affect me
I once was at a loss
I used to feel lost or uncertain about my life
The saviour cut me off
I feel abandoned or disconnected from my religious beliefs
So what? God forgot
I have accepted the fact that God has abandoned me
So why don't we get off?
Why don't we leave this place and find somewhere new?
You're the best that there is on this earth
You are the most important person in my life
But God already forgot me
Despite my love and appreciation for you, I still feel abandoned by God
Hey Scotty, hear the kick drum?
A sudden outburst of frustration or aggression directed towards someone named Scotty
Fuck me
An exclamation of frustration or despair
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sam Margin, Elliott Margin, Izaac Margin, Scott Baldwin, William Zeglis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Daniel Kelly
This song hits me in such a deep part of my soul I dont think I'll ever really be the same again.
Demi Robertson
AGREED
Darcy Cowan
Personal fav song off Lo La Ru. Keep it up guys, I'll be at your Sydney concert in November!
The Rubens
Thanks for the support Darcy!
Shreko Maan
Everytime i hear this on triple j my phone is out straight away to play it over and over again on here. Awesome song guys.
Nathan Lloyd
Just found this as 1am thanks to a Spotify ad, and I couldn't be happier. You guys are fantastic
Amanda Schorobura
I am addicted to your new album, amazing jobs guys. I got to watch you again in concert just recently in Albury, what a great performance from a successful band. All the best for the future
99Natalie99
This was even better in concert. Forever on repeat ❤
mostrum
Thanks, Spotify. The songs fire af congrats on making such a banger
Privacy Lover
I love the beat to this song.