God Shuffled His Feet
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After seven days He was quite tired so God said "Let there be a day Just for picnics, with wine and bread" He gathered up some people he had made Created blankets and laid back in the shade The people sipped their wine And what with God there, they asked him questions Like, do you have to eat Or get your hair cut in heaven? And if your eye got poked out in this life Would it be waiting up in heaven with your wife? God shuffled his feet and glanced around at them The people cleared their throats and stared right back at him So he said "once there was a boy Who woke up with blue hair To him it was a joy Until he ran out into the warm air He thought of how his friend would come to see And would they laugh, or had he got some strange disease?" God shuffled his feet and glanced around at them The people cleared their throats and stared right back at him The people sat waiting Out on their blankets in the garden But God said nothing So someone asked him "I beg your pardon I'm not quite clear about what you just spoke What that a parable, or a very subtle joke?" God shuffled his feet and glanced around at them The people cleared their throats and stared right back at him
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Written by: BRAD ROBERTS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"God Shuffled His Feet" is the title track from the 1993 album of the same name by the Canadian band Crash Test Dummies. It was the group's second album, following their debut "The Ghosts That Haunt Me."
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LyricsThe song tells a story where people meet God and ask him various questions about the complexities and paradoxes of existence, to which he replies with simple, ambiguous, and enigmatic answers, thus leaving them still puzzled about the nature of their existence.
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Album PerformanceThe "God Shuffled His Feet" album peaked at number two on the Canadian charts and number nine in the U.S. Billboard chart, marking it as one of Crash Test Dummies’ most successful albums ever released.
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Musical StyleThe song features distinctive bass-baritone lead vocals from Brad Roberts, and this distinguished vocal style became the band's signature sound.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the album's success, the song 'God Shuffled His Feet' was never released as a single and therefore didn't chart. However, the album produced several hit singles, including "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", which reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Song InterpretationsThe song’s thought-provoking themes and cryptic lyrics have led to various interpretations, with many viewers positing that the song questions the foundations of faith and religion.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a fan favourite during live performances and is often included in the band's setlists even today.
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Critics' ViewsSome critics have commended the song for its philosophical themes and clever songwriting as it combines biblical imagery with thought-provoking concepts.
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Band Composition"God Shuffled His Feet" was created with the band's primary lineup intact, featuring Ellen Reid (vocals, keyboards), Dan Roberts (bass), and Mitch Dorge (drums), with Brad Roberts as the lead vocalist.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video continues the enigmatic, quirky style of the song. It presents the band members in various strange and surreal scenarios, reflecting the perplexing nature of the song's lyrics.
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