Money Is Not Our God
Killing Joke
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"Money is not our god - ready" Nine tenths of the law than sic Is possession Life expressed in matter is a blasphemy Success defined by acquisition stinks! So busy trying to make a living I forgot about living Yes I do So busy trying to make a living I forget about life The best things I found in life were my birthright Green fields mean more to me than a brand new car Will you swap your hi-fi for a clear blue sky? Will you cash in all your shares for gods clean air? Is your answer yes,or no,to these painful truths? Is your answer yes,or no,to these painful truths? Do you grovel to your master? Do you beg like a dog? First things first,repeat to yourself Ahhh money!, money is not our god! Mine! The best things in life are free Mine! I own the beach and the blazing sunset Mine! I own the waves and the fresh air Mine! I drink the milk of the stars in this beautiful moment Say to yourself All these things are mine! Repeat after me! Money's not our god Do you grovel to your master? Do you beg like a dog? First things first,repeat to yourself Ahhh money!
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Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, KEVIN WALKER, MARTIN CLIVE ATKINS
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Killing Joke" is a post-punk band that originated from Notting Hill, London, England, in 1978.
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Song Release"Money Is Not Our God" was released as a part of their 9th studio album, "Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions."
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Album Release YearThe album bearing the song was released in November of 1990.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Money Is Not Our God" voice a protest against capitalism and the materialistic greed associated with it.
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Band MembershipThe track "Money Is Not Our God" features the original members Jaz Coleman, Kevin Walker, Paul Ferguson, and Martin Atkins.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song shows the band performing in what appears to be a derelict building, symbolizing the decay of society due to an obsession with wealth and material values.
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GenreThis song demonstrates the band's blend of gothic rock, industrial, and heavy metal.
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Critical AcclaimThe album with "Money Is Not Our God" was critically acclaimed for its return to the band's aggressive sound, and the track itself is a fan-favorite.
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Return of the Original DrummerThis song's release marks the return of the band's original drummer, Paul Ferguson, who hadn't played with the band since 1987.
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Cultural InfluenceThe themes presented in "Money Is Not Our God" were representative of the moral and social concerns of the time, reflecting the societal disillusionment following the consumerism of the 1980s.
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Live Performances"Money Is Not Our God" is one of Killing Joke's most frequently performed songs live.
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