Bad Religion - American Jesus

American Jesus Video

[bobmartin]

Bad Religion Is a band that I have always known about, but never paid much attention to. Being an '80s metal head, I didn't listen to much else, though I had a strong appreciation for punk. 35 years later, a good friend of mine turned me on to these geniuses. And at 56 years old, I can't get enough of them. Easily in my top 10 favorite bands of all time. Working their way to the top five. God I love these guys!

[joechamm]

This song is more applicable today than ever

[alicesundelin]

This song never seems to stop being relevant even to this day.

[artvandelay]

How has this become MORE relevant than before....? Damn.

[mana-sound]

I am Japanese, I love Bad Religion, This song is also very popular in Japan, There are a lot of great punk bands in America.

[tyrannosauruszeppelin]

Some of the best and relevant lyrics out there. What a genius Greg Graffin was. So revelant even in June 2021.

[kwesty]

Grew up in the 80's listening to this band. I have been a fan since and been to countless shows!! Legends.

[drschulz]

these guys made me learn the english language. couldn´t have found a more propper and decent motivation. As a 16year old brat this and roots radicals by rancid changed the lives of my neighbors forever. Thanks boys for enrichening my live since 1994!

[micahclothier]

Boy o boy, almost 30 years later and they were spot on.

[Hectorhc]

Bad Religion está na minha vida a pelo menos 20 anos. Cresci ouvindo e acredito muito na ideia de Graffin sobre o punk como um meio de evolução individual pra se pensar a revolução coletiva. Isso é o verdadeiro punk rock!

[corail]

The fact that bands in many genres have been singing about these kind of subjects for multiple generations is quite telling that humans are seemingly easy to manipulate and we just don't ever seem to learn.

[Svestilence]

Bought the vinyl at release as 15yo, and still listening to it at 2019. Greatest punk rock band ever america has produced.

[DeadHandX]

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is a masterpiece!

[daredelvis]

2025 and this song is more relevant than ever

[skulduggerygrrrl]

Bad Religion was my fourth concert. I'm 13 years old. They were my dad's second concert, and he was 15 when he first saw them. I'm proud of the music I listen to.

[alexmilligan]

hard to believe this guys a history teacher i bet that would be one awesome class

[diegrim]

Got into punk from this band in now a lead guitarist and doing what I love daily

[eddualmeida]

"the moralist voice of Punk rock". Always and forever. Thx for being part of my soundtrack since EVER!

[johnangelle]

"He's the motive and the conscience of the murderer" is my favorite line

[ItaGrgic]

I don't need to be a global citizen
Because I'm blessed by nationality
I'm a member of a growing populace
We enforce our popularity

There are things that seem to pull us under
And there are things that drag us down
But there's a power and a vital presence
That's lurking all around

We've got the American Jesus
See him on the interstate
We've got the American Jesus
He helped build the president's estate

I feel sorry for the earth's population
'Cause so few live in the U.S.A.
At least the foreigners can copy our morality
They can visit but they cannot stay

Only precious few can garner the prosperity
It makes us walk with renewed confidence
We've got a place to go when we die
And the architect resides right here

We've got the American Jesus
Bolstering national faith
We've got the American Jesus
Overwhelming millions every day

He's the farmer's barren fields
(In God)
The force the army wields
(We trust)
The expression on the faces of the starving millions
(Because he's one of us)

The power of the man
(Breakdown)
He's the fuel that drives the Klan
(Cave in)
He's the motive and conscience of the murderer
(He can redeem your sin)

He's the preacher on T.V.
(Strong heart)
The false sincerity
(Clear mind)
The form letter that's written by the big computers
(And infinitely kind)

The nuclear bombs
(You lose)
The kids with no moms
(We win)
And I'm fearful that he's inside me
(He is our champion)

Yeah, we've got the American Jesus
See him on the interstate
(We've got the American Jesus)
We've got the American Jesus
Exercising his authority

We've got the American Jesus
Bolstering national faith
(We've got the American Jesus)
We've got the American Jesus
Overwhelming millions every day

(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)
(One nation under God)