Category Archives: Music

Any music that does not directly target a religious audience is “secular music.” There are many secular songs that have theistic undertones and others are more blatant in their theistic views. Are there songs about Atheism, agnosticism, religious doubt, and ridicule? Does this kind of music exist? You bet it does!

Alice In Chains

“A Little Bitter” by Alice In Chains. Words and music by J Cantrell and L Staley. © 1993, Sony Music. Thanks to R. Coleman for the recommendation and information. How the mind does shout for rest When the bodies shaken, … Continue reading

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Atheists, The

“Some Kind of Heaven” by The Atheists. Words and music by The Atheists. People say in the USA That they don’t believe in evolution They’re trying to say we were made in one day But they’re living in a mass … Continue reading

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Baby Namboos

“Holy” by Baby Namboos. Words and music by Baby Namboos. © 2000 Palm Pictures. Thanks to Y. Muniz for the song suggestion. I am a whore so I sleep with boys It isn’t nice I chose this life They’re all … Continue reading

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Bad Religion

“Pity the Dead” by Bad Religion. Words and music by Bad Religion. © 1996 Epitaph Records. there’s a boy in crimson rags with a grimace and a spoon, and a little sullen girl face-up staring at the moon and there’s … Continue reading

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Bauhaus

“God In An Alcove” by Bauhaus. Words by Daniel Ash and music by Bauhaus. © 1998 4AD. Thanks to Dragon for the song suggestion! Listen to this song! Go and look for the dejected Once proud idol remembered in stone … Continue reading

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Billy Joel

“Shades of Grey” by Billy Joel. Words and music by Billy Joel. © 1993 Columbia Records. Thanks to M. Knapp for the song suggestion. Some things were perfectly clear seen with the vision of youth no doubts and nothing to … Continue reading

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Black Label Society

“Counterfeit God” by Black Label Society. Words by Zakk Wylde, music by Black Label Society. © 2000 Spitfire Records. Thanks to R. Coleman for the recommendation and information. Can’t you see I feel your pain? I’ve got Jesus running through … Continue reading

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BlutEngel

“No God” by BlutEngel. Words and music by BlutEngel. © 2007 Out of Line Records. Listen to this Song! [Spoken German] Thomas, was willst du mal werden wenn Du groß bist? (translation) Thomas, what do you want to be when … Continue reading

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Bon Jovi

“Hey God” by Bon Jovi. Words and music by Bon Jovi. © 1996 Mercury Records. Hey god, Im just a little man got a wife and family But I almost lost the house Yeah, I bought into the dream Were … Continue reading

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Bronski Beat

“It Ain’t Necessarily So” by Bronski Beat. Listen to this Song! Music by Bronski Beat, words by George Gershwin. © 1983 Sire Records. Thanks to Mr. Pacheco for the correction on credits for the words to this song. I had … Continue reading

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Camouflage

“Great Commandment, The” by Camouflage. Listen to this Song! Words and music by H. Maile and M. Meyn. © 1988 Atlantic Recording Corporation. Some people suppress you they parch you and reap a disaster Reeducation for the infants who demanded … Continue reading

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Colony 5

“Future, The” by Colony 5. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Colony 5. © 2005 Memento Materia. Tragedies And suffering I hear them scream Screaming for help Prophets preach The end of the world Only fools Believe their … Continue reading

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Concrete Blonde

“Tomorrow, Wendy” by Concrete Blonde. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Johnette Napolitano. © 1990 Capitol Records. It is complete now Two ends of time are neatly tied A one-way street She’s walking to the end of the … Continue reading

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Corrosion of Conformity

“Mine Are The Eyes of God” by Corrosion of Conformity. Words by Agell/Keenan and music by Corrosion of Conformity. © 1991 Corrosive Music/BMI. Thanks to J. Lewis for the song suggestion. Taught to believe from the onset, of heaven and … Continue reading

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Cure, The

“Wailing Wall” by The Cure. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Robert Smith. © 1984 APB Music Co. Ltd. The holy city breathed Like a dying man it moved with hopeful tears With the tears of the blind … Continue reading

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Dead Kennedys, The

“Religious Vomit” by The Dead Kennedys. Words and music by Dead Kennedys. © 1982 Alternative Tentacles. Thanks to W. Errickson for the song suggestion. All religions make me wanna throw up All religions make me sick All religions make me … Continue reading

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Depeche Mode

“Blasphemous Rumors” by Depeche Mode. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Martin L. Gore. © 1984 Emile Music ASCAP. Girl of 16, whole life ahead of her Slashed her wrists, bored with life Didn’t succeed, thank the lord … Continue reading

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Destruction

“Curse the Gods” by Destruction. Words and music by Destruction. © 1986, Steamhammer. Thanks to J. Garza for the recommendation and information. Allah, Buddha, Jesus Christ whatever your god may be forget those idols let me tell you the´re tales … Continue reading

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Disturbed

“Liberate” by Disturbed. Listen to this Song! Words by D Draiman, music by Disturbed. © 2002 Warner Brothers Records. Thanks to R. Coleman for the recommendation and information. Liberate your mind You motherfucker, you’re so narrow – minded So narrow … Continue reading

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Eagles, The

“Last Resort, The” by The Eagles. Listen to this Song! Words and music by The Eagles. © 1976 Elektra Records. She came from Providence, the one in Rhode Island Where the old world shadows hang heavy in the air She … Continue reading

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Echo & the Bunnymen

“All In Your Mind” by Echo & The Bunnymen. Listen to this Song! Words by Ian McCulloch, music by Sergeant/McCulloch/Pattinson/DeFreitasl. © 1987 WEA Records, Ltd. You say you’re proud to be one of the people Hands in the money and … Continue reading

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Erasure

“Crown of Thorns” by Erasure. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Vince Clarke/Andy Bell. © 1989 Sire Records Co. Fire in the sun Flowers crumble into dust The seed shall scatter and die Light in her eyes Pours … Continue reading

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Eric Schwartz

“Keep Your Jesus Off My Penis” by Eric Schwartz. Watch the video for this song on YouTube! Words and music by Eric Scwartz. © 2004. Keep your Jesus off my penis Keep your bible off my balls Keep your prayers … Continue reading

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Everclear

“Why I Don’t Believe In God” by Everclear. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Everclear. © 1997 Capitol Records. Thanks to E. Radke for the recommendation and information. I heard the truth about you And it really doesn’t … Continue reading

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Exies, The

“My Goddess” by The Exies. Words and music by The Exies. © 2003, Virgin Records. Thanks to R. Coleman for the recommendation and information. My Goddess I was knee deep in a sick love I was cross eyed under your … Continue reading

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Farm, The

“Good Morning Sinners” by Farm, The. Listen to this Song! Words by Peter Hooton. Music by Peter Hooton and Carl Hunter. © 1992 EMI Music Publishing, Inc. and Virgin Music Inc. ASCAP If you listen to a story If you’ve … Continue reading

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Fear Factory

“Resurrection” by Fear Factory. Words and music by Burton C. Bell and Dino Cazares. © 1998 Roadrunner Records. Thanks to R. Cameron for the song suggestion. Consumed with memories that preceded today Given a chance to bereave life that’s slipping … Continue reading

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Frank Zappa

“Meek Shall Inherit Nothing, The” by Frank Zappa. Words and music by Frank Zappa. © 1995, Zappa Records. Thanks to soave for the recommendation and information. Some take the bible For what it’s worth When it says that the meek … Continue reading

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Frozen Ghost

“Beware The Masque” by Frozen Ghost. Words and music by Arnold Lanni. © 1987 I’m On The Money Music/Don Valley Music, BMI. There’s an answer and it’s hidden well in the consciousness of all who dwell. In another world, another … Continue reading

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Garbage

“As Heaven Is Wide” by Garbage. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Shirley Manson. © 1995 Almo Sounds. Thanks to Misty for the song recommendation! Nothing that you say will release you Nothing that you pray would forgive … Continue reading

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Gary Numan

“A Question of Faith” by Gary Numan. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Gary Numan. © 1994, Eagle Records. Thanks to R. McMahan for the recommendation and information. I’ll crawl for you Hurt if you want to I’ll … Continue reading

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Green Day

“East Jesus Nowhere” by Green Day. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Green Day. © 2009 Reprise Records. Thanks to J. Smith for the recommendation! Raise your hands now to testify Your confession will be crucified You’re a … Continue reading

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Harvey Danger

“Meetings With Remarkable Men (Show Me the Hero)” by Harvey Danger Words and music by Harvey Danger. © 2000 London-Sire Records, Inc. (ASCAP). I had a lovely brunch with Jesus Christ. He said, “Two words about inanity: Fundamental Christianity.” The … Continue reading

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Human League

“Being Boiled” by Human League. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Oakey/Ware/Marsh. © 1978 Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP).. Listen to the voice of Buddha Saying stop your sericulture Little people like your children Boiled alive for some God’s … Continue reading

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Inner Surge

Thanks to Steve Moore from the band for sending me the song and lyrics. Check out the Inner Surge MySpace page. Inner Surge has finally released their CD, so purchase it now! “Maggots and Liars” by Inner Surge. Listen to … Continue reading

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Iris DeMent

“Let the Mystery Be” by Iris DeMent. Words and music by Iris DeMent. © 1993 Warner Brothers Records. Everybody’s wonderin’ what and where they all came from. Everybody’s worryin’ ’bout where they’re gonna go when the whole thing’s done. But … Continue reading

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Jackson Browne

“The Rebel Jesus” by Jackson Browne. Words and music by Jackson Browne. © 1995, Elektra Entertainment Group. The streets are filled with laughter and light And the music of the season And the merchants’ windows are all bright With the … Continue reading

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Jethro Tull

“Wind-Up” by Jethro Tull. Words and music by Jethro Tull. © 1971 Chrysallis Records. Thanks to P. Hoffman for the song suggestion. When I was young and they packed me off to school and taught me how not to play … Continue reading

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John Lennon

“Imagine” by John Lennon. Listen to this Song! Words and music by John Lennon. © 1971 Capitol Records. Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living … Continue reading

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Jonny Sonic

“Gravity” by Jonny Sonic. Words and music by John Marttila. © 2002. everyone I see is just following paths that can be seen at night why don’t all the stars say to their galaxies could it be this is not … Continue reading

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Leftover Crack

“Born to Die” by Leftover Crack. Words and music by Leftover Crack. © 1999-2002, Hellcat Records. Thanks to “punkyjunky” for the suggestion and information. Born to die and you get to sit and watch yer t.v. set believe the lies … Continue reading

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Live

“Selling The Drama” by Live. Listen to this Song! Words by Edward Kowalczyk, music by Kowalczyk/Taylor/Dahtheimer/Gracey. © 1994 Loco de Amor Music/Audible Sun Music (BMI). And to love: a god And to fear: a flame And to burn a crowd … Continue reading

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London After Midnight

“A Letter to God” by London After Midnight. Listen to this Song! Words and music by London After Midnight. © 1998 Metropolis Records. Is this life this degradation this pointless game, humiliation Born to die, we’re born to lose and … Continue reading

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Love & Rockets

“Mirror People” by Love & Rockets. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Love & Rockets. © 1987 Beggars Banquet. I’m so happy with my feet on the ground So happy, my head spins around Quite content to sit … Continue reading

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Marilyn Manson

“Doll-dagga Buzz-buzz Ziggety-zag” by Marilyn Manson. Listen to this Song! Words by Marilyn Manson, music by 5, Skold and Manson. © 2003 Nothing/Interscope Records. Thanks to L. Adams for the recommendation and information. Doll-dagga buzz-buzz ziggety-zag Godmod grotesk burlesk drag … Continue reading

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Metallica

“Leper Messiah” by Metallica. Words and music by Hetfield, Ulrich & Hammet. © 1986 Elektra Records. Thanks to A. Brown for the recommendation and information. Spineless from the start, sucked into the part circus comes to town, you play the … Continue reading

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Midge Ure

“Dear God” by Midge Ure. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Midge Ure. © 1988 Capitol Records. Dear God, is there somebody out there? Is there someone to hear my prayer? I’m a simple man with simple words … Continue reading

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Motorhead

“(Don’t Need) Religion” by Motorhead. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Motorhead. © 1982 Metal-Is Records. I Don’t need no blind belief I Don’t need no comic relief I Don’t need to see those scars I Don’t need … Continue reading

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Nine Inch Nails

“Heresy” by Nine Inch Nails. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Trent Reznor. © 1994 Leaving Hope/TVT Music, Inc. He sewed his eyes shut because he is afraid to see He tries to tell me what I put … Continue reading

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Nukleon

“Infidel” by Nukleon. Words and music by Dan Burke. © 2003 Nukleon. You’ve done your deed for the last time Keep what’s yours, don’t take what’s mine seething anger under our blast sheilds You can hide-but u cannot run from … Continue reading

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Offspring

“Something To Believe” by Offspring. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Holland/Welty/Noodles/G K. © 1994 Epitaph Records/Gamete Music (BMI). I believe that reality’s gone Disillusions real I believe that morality’s gone And there’s nothing to feel If you … Continue reading

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Oingo Boingo

“Mary” by Oingo Boingo. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Danny Elfman. © 1994 Little Maestro Music BMI. . Oh Mary was unhappy with the life that she led. She was a simple girl without much to say. … Continue reading

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Pennywise

“Waste of Time” by Pennywise. Words and music by Pennywise. © 2002 Epitaph records. Thanks to “Snowboarder” for the recommendation and information. I got a question for all you sinners Have you ever wondered is this all there is to … Continue reading

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Perfect Circle, A

“Judith” by A Perfect Circle. Listen to this Song! Words and music by A Perfect Circle. © 2000 Virgin Records. Thanks to P. Wisniewski for the recommendation and information. You’re such an inspiration for the ways That I’ll never ever … Continue reading

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Pressure 4-5

“Dehydration” by Pressure 4-5. Words and music by Pressure 4-5. © 2001 SKG Music LLC Thanks to D. Hammond for the song suggestion. Faith is falling Thoughts come undone And every single cell inside your body goes Numb, just like … Continue reading

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Propagandhi

“Haillie Sellasse, Up Your Ass” by Propagandhi. Words and music by . © 1993 Fat Wreck Chords. Thanks to Punky Junky for the song suggestion. You speak of Rastafari, but how can you justify belief In a god that’s left … Continue reading

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Public Image Ltd. (PIL)

“Religion” by Public Image Limited. Listen to this Song! Words and music by PIL. © 1978 Warner Brothers. Thanks to W. Errickson for the song suggestion. Stained glass windows keep the cold outside While the hypocrites hide inside With the … Continue reading

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R.E.M.

“Losing My Religion” by R.E.M. Listen to this Song! Words and music by R.E.M. © 1991 Warner Brothers. Thanks to S. Moore for the song suggestion. Life is bigger It’s bigger than you And you are not me The lengths … Continue reading

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Real Life

“God Tonight” by Real Life. Listen to this Song! Words and music by David Sterry and Danny Simcic. © 1990 CURB Records. When you look at me so honestly And I can’t tell just what you see Can I make … Continue reading

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

“Shallow be Thy Game” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Words and music by RHCP. © 1995 WEA/Warner Brothers. Thanks to J. McNeal for the song suggestion. I was not created in the likeness of a fraud Your hell is somethin … Continue reading

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Rush

“Witch Hunt” by Rush. Words by Neil Peart, music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. © 1981 PolyGram Records Inc, USA. Thanks to J. Bolen of the Idaho Atheists for the recommendation and information. The night is black Without a … Continue reading

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Soundgarden

“Holy Water” by Soundgarden. Words and music by Chris Cornell. © 1991 A & M Records. Thanks to R. Coleman for the recommendation and information. Holy water on the brain And I’m losing sleep Holy bible on the night stand … Continue reading

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Stabbing Westward

“So Wrong” by Stabbing Westward. Listen to this Song! Words by Christopher Hall, music by Hall/Flakus/Sellers/Kubiszewski. © 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Wasted thoughts of you Useless prayers to you Give me back my mind I’m empty inside What have … Continue reading

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Sting

“All This Time” by Sting. Words and music by Sting. © 1991 A&M Records. Thanks to W. Errickson for the song suggestion. I looked out across The river today I saw a city in the fog and an old church … Continue reading

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Stone Temple Pilots

“Sin” by Stone Temple Pilots. Listen to this Song! Words by Scott Weiland, music by Weiland, Robert DeLeo, Dean DeLeo, and Eric Kretz. © 1992 Atlantic Recording. Holy water clouds my thinking Sinking low now Keep on drinking Down you … Continue reading

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Sundays, The

“God Made Me” by Sundays, The. Listen to this Song! Words and music by David Gavurin and Harriet Wheeler. © 1992 Geffen Music/Warner Chappell Music, Ltd. Looking for an insult there’s a trickle in my head Seeing it’s worth the … Continue reading

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Tears For Fears

“God’s Mistake” by Tears For Fears. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Roland Orzabal and Alan Griffiths. © 1995 EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (PRS)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Have a friend, calls me up Says hello, then hangs up He … Continue reading

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Ten Years After

“Religion” by Ten Years After. Words and music by Ten Years After. © 1972 Capitol Records. I never really understood religion Except it seems a good excuse to kill I never really could make a decision I don’t suppose I … Continue reading

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The The

“Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)” by The The. Listen to this Song! Words and music by The The. © 1989 Legacy Recordings. They’re 5 miles high as the crow flies leavin’ vapour trails against a blood red sky Movin’ in … Continue reading

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Thompson Twins, The

The Thompson Twins – Into the Gap “Day After Day” by Thompson Twins. All songs written and arranged by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe LeewayLyrics by Alannah. © 1984 Arista Records Ltd. I’m always treading on dangerous ground And … Continue reading

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Tom Waits

“God’s Away on Business” by Tom Waits. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Tom Waits. © 2002 Epitaph Records. I’d sell your heart to the junk-man baby for a buck, for a buck! If you’re looking for someone … Continue reading

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Tool

“Opiate” by Tool. Words and music by Tool. © 1992 Volcano Entertainment. Thanks to J. Maillet for the recommendation and information. Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind … Continue reading

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Van Halen

“Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)” by Van Halen. Words and music by E Van Halen, S Hagar, M Anthony and A Van Halen. © 1995 Yessup Music Company ASCAP. Thanks to R. Coleman for the recommendation and information. … Continue reading

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XTC

“Dear God” by XTC. Listen to this Song! Words by Andy Partridge. Music by Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding. © 1986 Virgin Records Ltd. Dear God, hope you got the letter and I pray you can make it better down … Continue reading

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Yaz

“Unmarked” by Yaz. Listen to this Song! Words and music by Vince Clarke. © 1983 Sonet Records and Publishing Ltd. Assigned to Emile Music (ASCAP) for USA & Canada. Go and join the army Said the father to the son … Continue reading

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