To paraphrase what Jonny said about this song on Spotify’s Encyclopedia commentary, this song is about letting go of the idea of God. He refers to it as his “atheist anthem.”
Jonny is famously anti-religion, having had what he refers to as an “extreme” religious upbringing.
He has explored the top...
[Verse 1]
Kiss the hand of Satan when I kiss you
Feel his cold breath on my neck when I’m near you
His eyes on my eyes tonight
[Chorus](x2)
I saw the face of god
He showed me how to live
I threw it back at him
I threw it back at him
I saw the face of god
He showed me how to live
I threw it back at him
I threw it back at him
[Verse 2]
Inside the mountain
You are gentle
You are gentle
His eyes are always on me
Always lookin’
[Chorus]
I saw the face of god
He showed me how to live
I threw it back at him
I threw it back at him
I saw the face of god
He showed me how to live
I threw it back at him
I threw it back at him
Face of God was written by Jonny Pierce.
Face of God was produced by Jonny Pierce.
The Drums released Face of God on Tue Sep 23 2014.