Green Day

Lyrics

[Intro]
"Reberu rajio!"
"¡La última noche!"
"And we will see how Godless a nation we have become."
(...em sseug dnoceS) ...em tset t'noD

[Verse 1]
Raise your hands now to testify
Your confession will be crucified
You're a sacrificial suicide
Like a dog that's been sodomized, well
(Stand up!) All the white boys
(Sit down!) And the black girls
(Stand up!) You're the soldiers
(Sit down!) Of the new world

[Pre-Chorus]
Put your faith in a miracle
And it's non-denominational
Join the choir, we'll be singin'
In the church of wishful thinkin'

[Chorus]
A fire burns today
Of blasphemy and genocide
The sirens of decay
Will infiltrate the faith fanatics
[Verse 2]
Oh, bless me, Lord, for I have sinned
It's been a lifetime since I last confessed
I threw my crutches in the river of a shadow of doubt
And I'll be dressed up in my Sunday best

[Pre-Chorus]
Say a prayer for the family
Drop a coin for humanity
Ain't this uniform so flatterin'?
I never asked you a goddamn thing!

[Chorus]
A fire burns today
Of blasphemy and genocide
The sirens of decay
Will infiltrate the faith fanatics

[Bridge]
Don't test me
Second-guess me
Protest me, you will disappear

[Pre-Chorus]
I wanna know who's allowed to breed
All the dogs who never learned to read
The missionary politicians
And the cops of the new religion!
[Interlude]

[Chorus]
A fire burns today
Of blasphemy and genocide
The sirens of decay
Will infiltrate the inside

[Outro]
Yeah!

If you're a fan of Green Day, you've undoubtedly heard their song, "East Jesus Nowhere." This song is well-known for its controversial and anti-religious content, which has made it a fan favorite. Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead vocalist and guitarist for Green Day, wrote the song in response to a personal experience that drummer Mike Dirnt had with organized religion.

About East Jesus Nowhere

"East Jesus Nowhere" was inspired by a trip that Mike Dirnt took to a church to witness a friend's child being baptized. According to Billie Joe Armstrong, Dirnt was disgusted by the hypocrisy and hatred that he witnessed at the church. This experience had a profound impact on Dirnt, and he was bothered by it for days. He eventually approached Armstrong about writing an anti-religious song in response to what he had seen.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Armstrong revealed that the song was also inspired by the "never-ending hypocrisy of religion." He was particularly critical of religious leaders who he felt were like "snake-oil salesmen," exploiting people's fears and threatening to take away their individuality.

The title of the song, "East Jesus Nowhere," was inspired by the 2007 film Juno. In the movie, the title character's adoptive mother complains about Juno visiting the couple who will adopt her baby to show them an ultrasound. She asks, "why would you drive an hour out to East Jesus, Nowhere?" Armstrong heard this line and decided to use it as the title of the song.

Interestingly, "East Jesus Nowhere" was originally supposed to be called "March of the Dogs." However, Armstrong discovered that the title had already been used by the band Sum 41. He then heard the line from Juno and decided to use it as the basis for the new title.

When it comes to the song's lyrics, "East Jesus Nowhere" is a scathing critique of organized religion. The song takes aim at religious dogma, the blind faith of its followers, and the hypocrisy of religious leaders. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful:

"Raise your hands now to testify Your confession will be crucified You're a sacrificial suicide Like a dog that's been sodomized Stand or die"

This chorus is a clear message to those who blindly follow religion without questioning its teachings or doctrines. The verses of the song are equally critical, with lines like "I am a nation without a patriotic song" and "there's no sign of the morning coming."

The video for "East Jesus Nowhere" is just as powerful as the song's lyrics. The video features Green Day performing the song in front of a massive, illuminated cross. As the video progresses, images of religious iconography are juxtaposed with images of war, destruction, and suffering. The video is a clear statement on the dangers of religious extremism and blind faith.

Conclusion

"East Jesus Nowhere" is a powerful and controversial song that has become a fan favorite for Green Day fans. The lyrics and video are unapologetically critical of organized religion, and the song has sparked debates and discussions about the dangers of religious extremism. Whether you agree with the song's message or not, there's no denying the impact that "East Jesus Nowhere" has had on the world of music.

• Release Date: October 19, 2009
• Artist: Green Day