Selling Jesus
Skunk Anansie
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You kill me with your smelly fingers Your smelly fingers from the sex you had on Christmas Day And now you say you're feeling guilty You're feeling guilty 'cause your god was shining on your face You go to church and light a candle And then you're blinded by the light from the golden pews The devil's snapping at your toes now Because the angels can't be bothered to give to you They're selling Jesus again They're selling Jesus again They want your soul and your money your blood and your votes They're selling Jesus again Selling love to you, selling love You're buying this you're buying that now You're wishing all the money in the world belonged to you You're crucified upon you're own cross now You're givin' money to the white men in the white limo That kind of god is always man-made They made him up then wrote a book to keep you on your knees They get their theories from the same place Then build a church if there's some money left From lying on the beach They're selling Jesus again They're selling Jesus again They want your soul and your money your blood and your votes They're selling Jesus again Selling love to you, selling love They're selling Jesus again They're selling Jesus again They want your soul and your money your blood and your votes They're selling Jesus again Selling love to you, selling love
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Written by: DEBORAH ANN DYER, LEN ARRAN
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Selling Jesus" was released as the first single by Skunk Anansie in 1995. The song is a part of their debut album, 'Paranoid and Sunburnt'.
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GenreSkunk Anansie is known for their stunning blend of rock genres and "Selling Jesus" is no exception. The song is a powerful mix of alternative rock, hard rock, and punk rock.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the four members of Skunk Anansie, including lead singer Skin, guitarist Ace, bassist Cass, and drummer Mark Richardson.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song offers a critique of religious institutions and the commercial exploitation of faith. It questions the commodification of religion and beliefs.
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InspirationThe name of the band, Skunk Anansie, derives from African folklore which features Anansi, a spider figure known for storytelling and mischief. This cultural blend and storytelling nature can be viewed in songs like "Selling Jesus".
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Cameos and ReferencesThe song was featured in the 1996 American film, "Strange Days", directed by Kathryn Bigelow. The lead singer, Skin, also made a cameo appearance in the movie performing the song.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Selling Jesus" didn't break into the mainstream charts in the UK or US, it played a significant role in establishing Skunk Anansie's reputation as a powerful alternative rock band.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its strong political messaging and the passionate, forceful vocals exhibited by lead singer, Skin.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Selling Jesus" was controversial at the time of its release as it used imagery interpreting the commodification of religion, including a scene where a Jesus Christ look-alike figure is lynched by an angry mob.
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Significant PerformancesSkunk Anansie regularly performed "Selling Jesus" in their live gigs and it's considered as one of their signature songs.
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