Under the God
Tin Machine
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Skin dance back-a-the condo Skin heads getting to school Beating on Blacks with a baseball bat Racism back in rule White trash picking up Nazi flags While you was gone, there was war This is the West, get used to it They put a swastika over the door [Chorus] Under the God Under the God One step over the red line Under the God Under the God Ten steps into the crazy Washington heads in the toilet bowl Don't see supremacist hate Right wing dicks in their boiler suits Picking out who to annihilate Toxic jungle of Uzi trails Tribesmen just wouldn't live here Fascist flare is fashion cool Well, you're dead-you just ain't buried (yet) [Chorus] As the walls came tumbling down So, the secrets that we shared I believed you by the palace gates. Now the savage days are here Under the gods Crazy eyed man with a shot gun Hot headed creep with a knife Love and peace and harmony Love you could cult with a life [Chorus]
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Band Formation"Under the God" is a song by rock supergroup Tin Machine, which was formed in 1988. Tin Machine consisted of David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Tony Sales, and Hunt Sales.
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Album"Under the God" features on the band's debut album, 'Tin Machine' which was released in May 1989.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Under the God" are a scathing critique of neo-Nazism and racism. Bowie himself described the song as involving "kids who get brought up with a very strong sense of quasi-racial superiority."
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SongwritingDavid Bowie and Reeves Gabrels wrote this song together. The two first met in 1987 when Bowie was performing on his Glass Spider tour.
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Chart Performance"Under the God" was released as the second single from the Tin Machine album and it peaked at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Under the God," directed by Julien Temple, features a barroom brawl, echoing the song's aggressive tone.
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ReceptionThe song divided critics and listeners alike, largely because its hard-rock edge marked such a departure from Bowie's earlier work. However, it has since gained a following.
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Live Performances"Under the God" was a staple of Tin Machine's live shows during their active years, and the live version was universally praised for its raw energy and punk vibe.
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Cover ArtThe art cover for the "Under the God" single depicts a black and white image of a screaming monkey.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the mixed reception for "Under the God" and Tin Machine as a whole, the band went on to release a total of two albums before disbanding in 1992. After the band's breakup, Bowie returned to his solo career.
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Band Formation"Under the God" is by Tin Machine, a hard rock supergroup formed in 1988. The band consisted of frontman David Bowie, guitarist Reeves Gabrels, and the rhythm section of the band Hunt Sales - on drums, and Tony Sales - on bass.
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Album AppearanceThe song is off their self-titled debut album, "Tin Machine," released in 1989.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its hard rock and heavy metal sound, which was a departure from the more pop-oriented music Bowie had been creating in the mid-1980s.
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Lyrics Focus"Under the God" has political lyrics that discuss issues of racism and fascism, reflecting the band's commitment to tackling serious and contentious social topics in their music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Under the God" was directed by Julien Temple, the English film, documentary and music video director, who also directed the notorious Sex Pistols film, "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle."
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Stage PerformanceDuring live performances of "Under the God," it was not uncommon for Bowie to incorporate an aggressive performance style, whipping his microphone cord and engaging in chaotic, passionate stage antics.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Tin Machine" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its raw energy and political lyrics, while others dismissed it as self-indulgent.
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Song’s RankingDespite the mixed reviews of the album, "Under the God" did well enough to reach No. 51 in the United Kingdom and No. 8 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in the United States.
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Limited Band’s LongevityTin Machine was remarkably short-lived for a band featuring a musician as famous as David Bowie. They released only two studio albums between 1989 and 1991 before disbanding.
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Return to SoloFollowing the disbandment of Tin Machine, Bowie returned to his solo career, releasing the album "Black Tie White Noise" in 1993. Many believe that his time with Tin Machine helped him creatively regain his footing, paving the way for his critically lauded work in the 2000s.
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