Ziggy Alberts is a home-schooled songwriter, free surfer & environmental en… Read Full Bio ↴Ziggy Alberts is a home-schooled songwriter, free surfer & environmental enthusiast based out of Byron Bay, Australia. Picking up a left handed guitar in 2011, Ziggy has supported the likes of Ash Grunwald, Nick Saxon, Benjalu San Cisco, Daniel Champagne, Dustin Thomas & Mat Mchugh, with performances at both Bluesfest & Splendour in the Grass in 2014. Ziggy has been touring independently both nationally & internationally, singing heartfelt stories of personal endeavours & coastal folk upbringings.

Surfing and writing from a young age, Ziggy started teaching himself how to play guitar in 2011 on the sunshine coast. In 2012, he released his debut EP " Feels Like Home" ; progressively travelling up & down the east coast, moving to Byron Bay in 2013, releasing a short album " Made of Water" in October 2013, Ziggy finished 6 tours in 2014 - before returning to NSW to start recording.

Ziggy is set to release his 3rd record & debut full length album on January 1st 2015 - Land & Sea.

Church Man
Ziggy Alberts Lyrics

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Waking up to the morning light with you by my side
And the sunshine through the window
We were in love
You're at my door at nine in the morning telling me
All that I have done wrong, you're saying I'm a fool

So you're not probably going to like that I've been hanging with Mary Jane
And I'm high on sex not amphetamines

So damn it call me a fool

And I said Mr church man stop knocking at my door
I said oh Mr church man you know that I've heard it all before
When I go let me die fool by the sea
And if the ocean lets us maybe you can come and drown with me
We'll die fools in love, die fools
Hmm-hmm

And I love running my hands along your throat
My fingers along your neck
And your chest can lay against mine 'cause see
This trust is reserved
And oh we'll be up late at night, losing sleep, drinking wine under the stars
And the fear that I hear you speaking of, sir
I've heard it all before

So you're not probably going to like that I've been hanging with Mary Jane
And I'm high on sex not amphetamines
So damn it call me a fool

And I said Mr church man stop knocking at my door
I said oh Mr church man you know that I've heard it all before
When I go let me die fool by the sea
And if the ocean lets us maybe you can come and drown with me
We'll die fools in love, we'll die fools
We'll die fools

And I said Mr church man stop knocking at my door
I said oh Mr church man you know that I've heard it all before
And when I go let me die fool by the sea
And if the ocean lets us maybe you can come and drown with me

We'll die fools in love, die fools
We'll die fools, fools

Overall Meaning

"Church Man" by Ziggy Alberts is a song about the classic love story between two people who come from different walks of life. The two have a passionate love that has strong sexual undertones, but it is also met with judgment and criticism from the world around them. The song opens with the singer waking up next to his lover, basking in the morning light, and being accused of being a fool. He is accused by the church man, who likely looks down on him for getting involved in a love like theirs, which the church man deems inappropriate. The singer, however, does not take the criticism or name-calling to heart, instead choosing to embrace his love in spite of the church man's disapproval.

The lyrics take on a rebellious and defiant tone as the singer professes his love and desire for his partner, even in the face of opposition. The singer declares his determination to be with his lover, even if it ultimately leads to their demise. The lyrics carry a message that love can be unconventional, and can be found with people from different social, economic, and religious backgrounds. It encourages listeners to pursue love with passion and to hold on to it, even when it is challenged or threatened by the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Waking up to the morning light with you by my side
The singer wakes up next to their partner and enjoys the morning sunshine.

And the sunshine through the window
The light from the sun shines through the window, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

We were in love
The singer and their partner are in love and happy to be together.

You're at my door at nine in the morning telling me
Someone is knocking on the artist's door early in the morning.

All that I have done wrong, you're saying I'm a fool
The person at the door is accusing the artist of making mistakes and being foolish.

So you're not probably going to like that I've been hanging with Mary Jane
The singer admits to spending time with marijuana, which the person at the door may not approve of.

And I'm high on sex not amphetamines
The singer is focused on enjoying their sexual relationship, not using drugs to enhance it.

So damn it call me a fool
The artist is willing to accept the label of 'fool' for their choices.

And I said Mr church man stop knocking at my door
The artist asks the person at the door, who they refer to as a 'church man', to leave them alone.

I said oh Mr church man you know that I've heard it all before
The artist has heard the person's criticisms before and is tired of hearing them.

When I go let me die fool by the sea
The singer would rather die foolishly by the sea than give up their way of life.

And if the ocean lets us maybe you can come and drown with me
The artist is suggesting that the person at the door join them in their 'foolish' lifestyle and potentially meet a similar end.

We'll die fools in love, die fools
The singer and their partner will continue to live and love as they choose, even if others disapprove.

And I love running my hands along your throat
The singer enjoys caressing their partner, including their neck and throat.

My fingers along your neck
The singer finds their partner's neck to be an erogenous zone that they enjoy touching.

And your chest can lay against mine 'cause see
The artist enjoys the physical closeness of their partner, especially their chests touching.

This trust is reserved
The artist and their partner have a strong and intimate bond that they keep to themselves.

And oh we'll be up late at night, losing sleep, drinking wine under the stars
The singer and their partner enjoy staying up late, enjoying each other's company, and admiring the beauty of the night sky.

And the fear that I hear you speaking of, sir
The person at the door is expressing fear or concern about the singer's choices and lifestyle.

I've heard it all before
The artist has heard these criticisms and concerns many times from others.

We'll die fools in love, we'll die fools
The artist and their partner will continue to live and love as they choose, even if others disapprove.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ziggy Alberts

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