Was there much reaction to “God Is My Friend”? I like it but then I'm Unitarian. Was it too irreverent for some? It reminds me a bit of Dan Bern in that you both are essentially treating Jesus as a character in a song. rather than as, you know, God!
From the song:I can see god on / a cloud in the sky / on top of the world / watching the world roll by / with a great big grin / and some good cocaine / Jesus by his side / in the pouring rain.
Cause I can believe / in the in-between / what can't be said / and only seen /when you close your eyes / and open your heart / and everything you know / just falls apart.
Well, I have to say that Jesus is my favorite super hero. There's so much information that people have on jesus, you can use his name in a song and already you're saying so much more than just that name. The song immediately becomes a very personal thing for the listener.
The original line in the song is "I can see god with a great big dick" but I changed it to "grin" because i thought that Wal-Mart wouldn't carry the record. They didn't carry it anyways, and I have always regretted changing that line of the song. I find so much more spiritual comfort when I treat god like someone who knows me more intimately than anyone and that i can say anything too, than some judgemental psycopath, and hopefully by the end of the song that sentiment comes through.
I have had people leave in the middle of the song though, because they were so upset, and I just wanted to scream out, 'hey, wait a minute, you're going to miss the pay off here!'
The song ends with this:
And i can believe / what can't be known for sure / the things that might be / the things that never were / and still not know / a thing in the end / and still believe / that god is my friend.
I think “Love is Everywhere” is the best love song I've heard in quite a while. Where did that song com from? Is it based on real people?
From the song:
Soon Yi was a pilot in the nationally known / Amazing ladies of the outer ozone / She didn't have no kids she didn't have no time / She was a woman of her word, she was a fighter of crime / She looked good in a hat, she had a natural way / With tools and no car she went to UCLA.
Article comments
1 - Amanda
Wow. Great interview. It is great to get the scoop on some of Bob's greatest songs (Piggyback is an all time favorite) and know a little about the inspiration behind them.
I too, feel like I need to inform the universe about this guy. He is great on record and even more amazing live. Nothing really compares to his live shows, whether it be solo acoustic, with Loneyland, or the best of "Dirty Bob" with the Scabs. He is true talent.
2 - SCott Butki
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I don't know how I ever lived without this guy - he is so talented.
3 - Rob
Where is part 2... you left us hanging!
4 - Scott Butki
sorry about that. it's coming in a week or two.
5 - Kimmypie
If you like the cd versions, you have GOT to see Bob & the boys live! When you go to a show, make sure to order the live version (the FRUNK) at the show. I actually prefer listening to my FRUNKS rather than the studio albums!
6 - Zelma
i too am a lyrical person, who pays very close attention to the words and not so much to the music itself... i think bob is an incredible, amazingling gifted poet... i am obsessed w/ his work and listen to it daily, at work, home, car.... glad to hear that he has the same effect on others....
7 - Scott Butki
Thanks for the feedback.
Part two on this is going to be a while because it's going to include comments from him - and reviews by me - on his upcoming stuff.
8 - Rob
Is part 2 still coming?
9 - Scott Butki
Yeah but part 2 will include references to his next albums which haven't come out yet.
10 - Scott Butki
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11 - Rob
Give it up Butki
12 - Scott Butki
My hands are tied - part 2 is tied to his next albums and I can't make him work faster. If you want me to email this link to his publicist and include your comment I can.
13 - Rob
Naw! I'm just joking with ya. Hopfully FAYM will be coming soon... recent reports say March.
14 - Scott Butki
My theory is Rob is actually Bob and he's just promoting himself.
15 - Rob
I guess we'll never know how the interview ends...