Christ
Reflections on Showbiz: Christ's 33⅓ Earthly Odyssey
Lyrics
At the age of 33 and a third, the time that Christ spent on earth
Reflects on the duration Christ spent on Earth, linking it to the artist's decision.
I decided to cut all ties with showbiz
The artist's choice to disconnect from the entertainment industry.
As the awards piled up in the bath, well I started to laugh
Making light of accolades received in contrast to the dark history of entertainment.
At all those who died in the name of light entertainment
Critiquing the deaths associated with pursuing fame in entertainment.
Camp Christ, Kitsch Christ, some escapologist Christ fella
Mentions various representations of Christ in pop culture and entertainment.
There's an unfunny Christ comedian tied up in my cellar
Humorous or ironic depiction of a comedian's portrayal of Christ.
Fly tipping Christ in a lay-by, All try to catch my attention
References to various manifestations of Christ seeking attention.
At the age of 33 and a third, the time that Christ spent on earth
Reiteration of the time Christ spent on Earth juxtaposed with the artist's decision-making.
I decided to establish a manifesto
The artist's intention to establish principles or beliefs.
Until we destroy we'll only have ruins
Philosophical statement on destruction preceding creation or change.
No more masterpieces, No more pseudonyms
Rejecting the creation of outstanding works or using false identities.
Speak in tongues change my identity
Expressing a desire for transformation and anonymity.
Become invisible
Willingness to blend into the background or remain unnoticed.
I deal in absolutes, no second chances
Commitment to strict, final decisions without room for reconsideration.
I'm the Holy Grail of poisoned stanzas
Describing oneself as a source of creatively destructive, potentially harmful expressions.
Do I have to end it all like Billy Mackenzie
Ruminating on a potential end similar to the musician Billy Mackenzie's fate.
To get out of the contract?
Questioning the terms or obligations possibly tied to the artist's career.
Arse licking Christ, false Christ, little self-hatred Christ
Listing different distorted or misrepresented images of Christ.
Sex Christ, Death, dumb and blind Christ, Hanging in a garden shed Christ
Continuation of various unconventional depictions of Christ.
Anorexic Christ, Idiot Christ, All try to catch my attention
Highlighting more unconventional representations of Christ vying for attention.
At the age of 33 and a third, the time that Christ spent on earth
Reiteration of the duration Christ spent on Earth alongside the artist's decision to distance from showbiz.
I decided to cut all ties with showbiz
Reaffirmation of the artist's disassociation from the entertainment industry.
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