GOD
outkast(andre_3000) Lyrics

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God
Come in God
God come in God
Damn you're a girl
Well, I guess the reason why I'm talking to you tonight is
'Cause I've been doing a lot of thinking and
I consider myself a pretty cool guy
And I've never cheated on any of my girlfriends

Well, well except that one little time in Japan but
That was just some head, and head don't count right?
Ah, thanks God I knew you'd understand
Well, I just feel like,
Well, to be honest with you
God, I just need a sweet bitch
You know, somebody not too fast
But not too slow
'Cause I don't have it all my damn self
And life ain't easy
You know you just want somebody by your side to help smooth that thang out
You know what I'm talking bout?
And, at this point
I mean I am not being picky
She doesn't even have to have a big ol' ass, you know
Just something well proportioned to her body
You know a nice little tail, you know
What?
You say, you say you found somebody?
Is she cute?
So when do I get to meet her?
Ah, God your the greatest
Well, I guess I'll talk to you later
Amen

Oh I'm sorry, I'm sorry
A lady

Overall Meaning

The song "God" by Outkast (Andre_3000) features a conversation between the singer and God, who is embodied by a woman. The lyrics depict the singer having a conversation with God about his romantic life. He admits to cheating on one of his girlfriends but considers it insignificant because it was "just some head". He talks about his desire for a "sweet bitch", someone who can help him navigate the difficulties of life. Despite not being picky, he specifies that he wants someone with a well-proportioned body, not necessarily a big butt.

The song is a commentary on the male gaze and the objectification of women. The singer speaks to God as if she were a being who could offer him the comfort and sexual satisfaction that he craves. He treats God as an object, much like the women he desires. The lyrics are also a critique of the societal expectations placed on men to be strong and unemotional, while at the same time relying on women for emotional support.

Line by Line Meaning

God
Andre addresses God, expressing his desire to talk to Him

Come in God
Andre invites God to come into his life and consciousness

God come in God
Reiteration of Andre's invitation for God to enter his life

Damn you're a girl
Andre acknowledges his femininity and appreciates his womanhood

Well, I guess the reason why I'm talking to you tonight is
Andre explains the reason why he is speaking to God

'Cause I've been doing a lot of thinking and
Andre has been contemplating life and considering his actions

I consider myself a pretty cool guy
Andre thinks that he is a good person

And I've never cheated on any of my girlfriends
Andre takes pride in being a loyal partner

Well, well except that one little time in Japan but
Andre admits to cheating on one occasion, but tries to brush it off as insignificant

That was just some head, and head don't count right?
Andre tries to justify his infidelity by downplaying the physical act

Ah, thanks God I knew you'd understand
Andre is relieved that God forgives him for his past mistakes

Well, I just feel like,
Andre expresses his emotions and thoughts to God

Well, to be honest with you
Andre wants to be truthful and transparent with God

God, I just need a sweet bitch
Andre expresses his desire for a loving and caring partner

You know, somebody not too fast
Andre wants a partner who is not too hasty in making decisions

But not too slow
Andre also does not want a partner who takes too long to act

'Cause I don't have it all my damn self
Andre recognizes that he is not perfect and needs a partner to complement him

And life ain't easy
Andre acknowledges the difficulties of life

You know you just want somebody by your side to help smooth that thang out
Andre wants a partner who can help support and take care of him during hard times

You know what I'm talking bout?
Andre clarifies his point to God

And, at this point
Andre is becoming more open to the idea of finding a partner

I mean I am not being picky
Andre is not being too selective in choosing a partner

She doesn't even have to have a big ol' ass, you know
Andre is not solely focused on physical appearances

Just something well proportioned to her body
Andre desires a partner whose physical features are proportional to her body

You know a nice little tail, you know
Andre desires a partner with a well-shaped behind

What?
Andre is surprised by something

You say, you say you found somebody?
Andre is excited to hear that someone has been found for him

Is she cute?
Andre inquires about the appearance of his potential partner

So when do I get to meet her?
Andre is eager to meet his potential partner

Ah, God your the greatest
Andre gives thanks to God for helping him find a partner

Well, I guess I'll talk to you later
Andre ends his conversation with God for now