Play God

Sam Fender

About Play God

"Play God" is the debut single by English singer and songwriter, Sam Fender. It was released on 30 March 2017 while a music video was released accompanying the video on 23 January 2019.


Year:
2017
3:47
570 
#4

 Struggling with Play God? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

You were cracking all your fingers
With your eyes fixed to the floor
Sound it echoed down the street
By the monument you hear
Man is screaming through a megaphone
"Get your hands off the Middle East"
Every word would herd the cynical
Every word would cut your teeth

And he will play God
And he will play God

It’s all the same down in the capital
All the suits and cladded feet
Sewer rats will shower the underground
In a race to make ends meet

And he will play God
And he will play God

Am I mistaken
Or are we breaking
Under weight from the long time
That he played God?
Am I mistaken
Or are we breaking
Under weight from the long time
That he played God?

And he will play God

No matter who you are or where you been
He is watching from the screen
Keeps a keen eye on the in-between
From the people to the Queen

And he will play God
He will play God

Am I mistaken
Or are we breaking
Under weight from the long time
That he played God?
Am I mistaken
Or are we breaking
Under weight from the long time
That he played God?

He will play God
He will play God
He will play God
He will play God

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Sam Fender

Sam Fender (born 25 April 1996) is a British male singer-songwriter, was named one of BBC Sound of 2018 alongside other emerging artists such as Sigrid, Lewis Capaldi and Khalid. His single "Play God" was featured in the FIFA 19 video game. more »

0 fans

Written by: Sam Fender

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Genre
"Play God" by Sam Fender belongs to the Indie Rock genre in music.
Release Year
This song was initially released in 2017 as Sam's debut single. However, it was re-released in 2019 as part of his debut album, "Hypersonic Missiles".
Album Details
"Play God" is one of the tracks included in Sam Fender’s debut studio album, titled "Hypersonic Missiles", released on 13th September 2019.
Inspiration Behind Lyrics
The lyrics for "Play God" were inspired by George Orwell's dystopian novel “1984.” Sam Fender has indicated that the song touches on themes of class inequality and political power abuse.
Awards
Sam Fender, the artist behind "Play God", won the Critics' Choice Award at the BRIT Awards in 2019, setting high expectations for his album.
Chart Performance
"Play God" didn't chart significantly on its initial release. However, after the re-release, it reached no. 91 in the UK singles charts in 2018.
Personal Connection
Growing up in North Shields, England, Sam Fender was personally aware of the social inequality and working-class struggles, which he interpreted in "Play God".
Soundtrack Appearance
"Play God" was also featured in the hit video game "FIFA 19” soundtrack.
Music Video
The song's music video is set in an Orwellian dystopia where people are monitored by faceless, oppressive rulers, matching with the song's overall theme.
Musical Style
The song has been noted for its energetic guitar riffs, impassioned vocals, and compelling lyrics that depict a dystopian society.
Noted Performance
Sam Fender performed "Play God" live on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in July 2019.
Popular Reviews
The song received positive reviews from critics for its lyrics, which tackle relevant social issues and Fender’s bold, rock-infused sound.

Discuss the Play God Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Play God Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 15 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/35468107/Sam+Fender/Play+God>.

    Missing lyrics by Sam Fender?

    Know any other songs by Sam Fender? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Play God

    4.4M
    43,267     766

    Album

    Play God

    • #1
      Play God

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which DaBaby album has the following cover?
    A Kirk
    B Baby Talk 5
    C Baby on Baby
    D Blame It on Baby

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Sam Fender tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!