God
Tori Amos
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God sometimes you just don't come through God sometimes you just don't come through Do you need a woman to look after you God sometimes you just don't come through You make pretty daisies pretty daisies love I gotta find what you're doing about things here A few witches burning gets a little toasty here I gotta find why you always go when the wind blows Tell me you're crazy maybe then I'll understand You got your nine iron in the back seat just in case Heard you've gone south well babe you love your new four wheel I gotta find why you always go when the wind blows (Give not thy strength unto women nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings) Will you even tell her if you decide to make the sky fall Will you even tell her if you decide to make the sky God sometimes you just don't come through God sometimes you just don't come through Do you need a woman to look after you God sometimes you just don't come through
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Written by: CARRIE AKRE, DAVID BIRENBAUM, HARRIS THURMOND, RALPH ATKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release and Production"God" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. It was included as one of the tracks on her second studio album, "Under the Pink," which was released in January 1994.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of alternative rock, a style of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s and 2000s.
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Song ThemeThe song "God" has deeply personal and religious themed lyrics, offering a critique of the way God has traditionally been portrayed by religion.
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Music VideoThe music video for "God" was directed by Melodie McDaniel. It portrayed Amos surrounded by scenes of religious ceremonies, suggestive of her conflict with organized religion.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved moderate success on the charts, reaching No. 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
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Live PerformancesAmos has performed "God" live on numerous occasions, including her 1996 Dew Drop Inn Tour and her 2014 Unrepentant Geraldines Tour.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including includes a version by piano rock band Something Corporate on their album "Played in Space: The Best of Something Corporate".
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Lyrical InterpretationThe song lyrics represent a feminist perspective and challenge traditional social constructs and ideologies.
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Song ComposingThe song is notable for its rich, intricate piano work which is typical of Amos' songs. She has been open about the fact that it resonates with her personal relationship with religion.
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Song ImpactThe provocative nature of the song made it a point of discussion and it was used as a part of numerous studies and discussion over the representation of women in music and the challenges they face in society.
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Format Availability"God" is widely available in several formats, including vinyl, cassette tape, and CD, as well as digital downloads and streaming services. It is also included in several of Amos' compilation albums.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough critics gave mixed reviews regarding "God", the song has remained one of Amos' most iconic works due to its thought-provoking lyrics and unique music style.
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