as someone who grew up in organized religion (and has abandoned it for paganism/earth based spirituality/what-have-you) this song hits me in many similar ways. also i haven't heard the alt version until now, so thank you for that experience!
I’m so glad you were able to hear the alt version!
I’m also happy you were able to find a path away from the organized religion you grew up with in favor of something more natural that works for you. Thanks for the great comment Grayson.
This is a very interesting point and as an areligious person it definitely appeals but for me, even in 1990 or 1991 when I first heard the song, I equated Kiss Me, Son of God with Donald Trump. If like me you’re a child of not only the 80s but of the NY/NJ area, you’d have been constantly exposed to Trump’s brand of narcissistic self-promotion. the song has only gotten more spot on as the years have passed imo. Give it a listen with that in mind and ( I hope) enjoy the nuances. Love your blog it’s a lot of fun 🥰
Oh my gosh I can totally enjoy this on that level for sure! It’s funny you mention it because when I listen their song “When Will You Die?” I would hear it and think of Trump as well. And also of a particular person in my life that was making existence unbearable.
as someone who grew up in organized religion (and has abandoned it for paganism/earth based spirituality/what-have-you) this song hits me in many similar ways. also i haven't heard the alt version until now, so thank you for that experience!
I’m so glad you were able to hear the alt version!
I’m also happy you were able to find a path away from the organized religion you grew up with in favor of something more natural that works for you. Thanks for the great comment Grayson.
This is a very interesting point and as an areligious person it definitely appeals but for me, even in 1990 or 1991 when I first heard the song, I equated Kiss Me, Son of God with Donald Trump. If like me you’re a child of not only the 80s but of the NY/NJ area, you’d have been constantly exposed to Trump’s brand of narcissistic self-promotion. the song has only gotten more spot on as the years have passed imo. Give it a listen with that in mind and ( I hope) enjoy the nuances. Love your blog it’s a lot of fun 🥰
Oh! And thank you for a nice comment, Danny, I really appreciate you.
Oh my gosh I can totally enjoy this on that level for sure! It’s funny you mention it because when I listen their song “When Will You Die?” I would hear it and think of Trump as well. And also of a particular person in my life that was making existence unbearable.