Todd Rundgren - God Said Lyrics

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Uh oh Todd - 6:22 - Singing that kinda stuff is gonna get ya in trouble - Fred Nietszche starting sounding off about that stuff and look where it got him! Hee hee............ Good song, though I look forward to the day where we all congregate in these weird buildings once called churches and we sing this song together - to allow us to never forget how stupid most of our ancestors were.

Love is the Answer: Todd Rundgren

When this song went Global 🌎
It certainly got Everyone's Attention..
A PHENOMENAL MASTERPIECE 🎶

TODD IS GOD ! HIS MUSIC IS THE SCRIPTURE AND THE WISDOM .

So strange & wonderful..I always have to listen to this again forever.

Check out Ariel PINKS Kitchen WITCH and New Trumpets of Time....youll love it! ❤

Love this song soooo much . Listen to every note and lyric from beginning to end. You will understand Todd completely .

Such a hypnotic soulful song from the master of the arts . YOUR FANS LOVE YOU TODD . This is my favorite most favorite off of this album . It makes me feel so grounded and calm . 😌

living by Gods' ` power `not `man's · >>>

I love Todd, but I am of a differing opinion from him on this; I believe God does care about us on an individual basis. I can't fully understand HIM, but HE certainly does understand me.

LYRICS:

Nearly everyone I know claims to have heard your voice
And every time they do, I know I should rejoice
Because one day I'm sure you'll break your silence
And speak just to me
But I feel like time's running out
My heart is, my heart is filling with doubt
And god said...
I don't dwell upon you, I dwell on something else
I am not really here, so get over your self
I've tried to follow every rule they said you handed down
And spread the sacred testimony all around
But still the others seem to have your ear but never will I
Have I displeased you somehow?
Can't help, can't help feeling left out
And god said...
There's no anger in me, you must mean someone else
Cause it's not me that you see, you're looking at yourself
And I won't give you a prize instead of someone else
Cause I don't play favorites, so get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over get over get over get over
Is it my fear, is it my pride, is it my vanity?
Should your name just be denied to save my sanity?
What is the price I need to pay to have what others seem to grasp so easily?
Pity your servant your slave
Who'll kiss, who'll kiss your feet to be saved
Save me, save me
God said...
You are not serving me, you're serving something else
Cause I don't need to be pleased, just get over yourself
You can't suck up, up to me, I know you all too well
But I don't dwell upon you, so get over yourself
Cause you're not praying to me, you're praying to yourself
And you're not worshiping me, you're worshiping yourself
And you will kill in my name and heaven knows what else
When you can't prove I exist, so get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over yourself
Just get over get over get over get over yourself

God without ( ``i choose'')Jesus- but a splendid todd tune

Thank you todds baby mum.....liars album is my favorite. When it came out i quickly ordered the concert dvd from THE EGG THEATER . BLEW ME AWAY . 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

masterpiece

Please don't take this song so literally.....just enjoy the music and arrangement. Lovely song.😊😊😊

Thank you toddsbabymamma for this song and the superb sound quality. Love it and you for putting on.😘😍😘😘😘😘😘

Todd ,no doubt believes there’s a God,,,but everyone can’t get over there selves,,,The eternal question prove that he exist or prove he does not ,,we mock ourselves whether you believe or not ,,,,there’s no easy way out ,,Todd is God ,,lol...or just a genius

What a brilliant songwriter love his music way more than I can put into words

You and millions............................

I love this song. Todd is always playing in my head.

I'm very much akin to experimental weirdness, but like, what the fuck is this music video? Love the song and vid btw

Liar's has to be right up there as the best album. The concert vid is superb! Carry on my man.

i saw it live in London , great !!

Linda i just read your comment and you are spot on. Excellent perspective!😁

The very best of Music.. and of truly great Literature... awakens our Minds and somehow forces ourselves to really think about the things that really matter.

get over

One of my favorite of Todd's songs.

We are all....

The 'God' of Monotheistic religions is to 'us humans', what 'we humans' are to 'the known animals'. Same thing with the 'Gods' of polytheist paganism. 'Elohim' is plural word. It means 'Lords or 'Masters'' in Hebrew, the implied meaning being 'Bosses' 'Chiefs', 'Rulers' or even 'Owners'.

Trippy.

TODD SAID.

I'm a devout (whatever that means) Catholic, and I not only enjoy this song, but I think it asks good questions. The great mystics of the Church would agree with a lot of it. I mean, read Ecclesiastes. These are not new questions.

aquinas would have got it !

I, too, as we all do love the man & am,Blown away by his musical longevity much as Trower and Frank Marino have done.......

I told Robin T. And Frank that which I told......You were sent here, amongst us, as ambassadors of our heavenly father & to enlighten us his musical quotients of the stored wonders of the 12 pcts. Of the heavens.

And our musical souls were quenched of our thirst , the waters they have shared us are gifts to our, all our, souls

Drink heartily, Dear friends.

I know where Todd is coming from in his view about a higher power. He is definitely NOT an atheist, but is very spiritual. He has broken out of the "box" of religion and taken in a wider, deeper view of Source, Prime Creator that we call God.

Superavi Te - Overcome yourself

I have to listen to this every night before I fall asleep. sounds like a crazed fan, but to me, it puts things in perspective in these over the top insane world.

Me too Mary. I've dozed to this quite often. :)

Some get messages from lyrical content. Some like to determine, interpret, define, analyze, theorize, proselytize... with some apparent intention.

Some like musical tones, timbres, soundscapes, layering, harmonization, melody, without the slightest regard for any lyrical content , or any kind search for some deep meaning or epiphany at all.

For some, the words could be anything; they could be complete and utter nonsense, and it would matter not one bit. The sonic content would still be enough to dig on.

So beautiful, unworldly.  Makes me think of John Lennon.

It is my feeling that while various religions might help us in a personal way, humanity must take spirituality well beyond the individual, past even the Golden Rule, ultimately culminating into total oneness, because this is the only way to advance our state of being. We need to get over ourselves! and thank you, Todd for stating it here so well!

It seems to me that Todd is singing about why God (the father) had to send his son (Jesus) to touch humanity. When Jesus returned to heaven he gave his (Spirit) who would possess those who would take up their cross and follow. This doesn't mean die/dead. It means that "if any man would follow me, let him deny himself, take up the cross, and follow". This is the end for all of us - death. The song is about Jesus' statement..... 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

So beautiful

Great song... Will the real God please stand up???

or is it “sit down” old friend .. just food for thought .. nothing more .. nothing less...!!! ;-)

There is only one God.... man!

I wish.

TREMENDO!

TERCCIOPELO SIDERAL LOL

just get over yourself

Amen. when we become truly caring of others, empathic, sensitive; then all forms of obsessive selfishness become a shallow and empty way of thinking. The more we generate love and kindness toward others, the closer we move toward the light and we realize the difference. Truth goes beyond religions. everyone holds a different twig of the divine tree. the problem is that many don't act upon their conscience, the voice of ego is very persuasive and often keeps a person from moving beyond their stagnant stubborn ways

Nice one.....

if we knew it...what fun would it be ? but immortality is just around the corner..but for whom ?

.. we were already there in spirit dimensions in much more logical pleasant realities. everyone is ancient, yet all that is veiled during this life. We don't originate here. That is a huge misunderstanding for so many. i believe we are deliberately placed in worlds of semi-chaos like the earth (outside of God). this is based on reading all different kinds of things and NDE accounts that i've studied. best regards

Todd must have come to Earth on a Flying saucer

that makes sense to me. in a symbolic basic way, the devil symbolizes humanity rather a person. we are all metaphorically-speaking, the devil. and hell is symbolic of earth. Emmanuel Swedenborg wrote extensively about this from his spiritual experiences, things were revealed to him, a great author/ scientist of the 1700's

'Nuff said!! Xctly!!!

I agree! He is quite literally "out of this world" and so enigmatic.

Opps, Wrong Planet!

Ok, so if he decides to leave again, may I please go with???

great video I might add, I didn't have any financially induced bribe to say that, just sharing my opinion, didn't mean to offend anybody, if i did, tuff shit... . Just get over yourself

just get over yourself> it's a message God sends us all, do we pay heed?

'And you will kill in my name, and heaven knows what else'

There's usually a punchline with Todd, and this one freezes every blood cell in your body.

Love Todd <3 <3

Me too. Todd is a wonderful musician and lyric-writer. I think he should now do a role as an actor in a conceptual 2-hour film with just the right film director, at his current age with all he's experienced. something beyond music where his character and articulation shine. it would be pleasantly unexpected, yet show his personality in a great light with the right script. Something with a profound euphoric perspective on life. do you agree?

Todds got some genius no doubt

I've been listening to this Mozart of Our Time since mid-70s. Just when I wonder, fleetingly, "can he make my brain stop, make my heart break, make my dross fall to ashes at my feet again?"...he does. TR-->helping us all to get over our Selves overandoverandoverandoverandover...

How utterly appropriate.................. "Mozart of Our Time".   A raging genius. Thank you.

aint nuthin' like a littleTodd...

i agree; todd is amazing and i love him always..............and u articulated it beautifully

The word 'God' is a Title. The word 'Person' denotes a human being be it male or female...we would never dare call Todd Rundgren "person" only because we already know who he is by his name...so the same should be with God we seek to know[by His name] ..Mankind, most of anyway, has wreaked havoc upon himself looking for God in all the false places I feel we all can rest assured that we may find who the true God really is & how much His love is for each one of us, can be revealed-- .In my old KingJamesBIBLE, finding God's personal name in the book of Psalms 83:18 (and other scriptures) frees my mind every time I see find the divine name. I love Todd Rundgren's music very much.He seems to be very God-like in his wonderfully crafted songs that have heart , spirit of soul and also ...love(the true version of, that is)

yOUR ANOTHER LOST IDIOT WHO CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT BELIEIVNG IN MYTHS.

And you are just another programmed troll with no manners or intelligence ∞

Todd is Godd.

j p lindsay: i think you are somewhat missing the transcendent point sonny

I've long felt that man is too small to understand why & how life is here, or to even accept the end of life. But all the speculation is really entertaining.

+George Texstel Really George?! What in God's name do you mean by this?

Nobody Knows:  (what is under our shared mysteries).  But take comfort in knowing at least this small fact, and in the freedom of knowing that we may use -at will - our own constructs in a positive way to make life better.
A good book like "Abel Sanchez" may more clearly picture Todd' message here.

hauntingly beautiful

I love this man s music!

+michael cunningham i agree Mike , he is truly a musical genius and he seems to be a real down to earth guy.... there are so many songs that are just soooo good. when i think i like this one more i hear another ... could you believe the size of his box set (LOL)... take care and enjoy the music . it is what keeps me going ...

me too!!!

Profound insight, one of his best..

Looks like St. Louis in the video.  - Thought I saw Barnes Hospital and the arch.

you did. downtown to riverport! live!
:)

Rundgren: Well I don't practice any formal sort of religion but, in that sense, I'm very comfortable with a lot of Buddhist philosophy mostly because it doesn't dwell on questions about the personality of the creator as so many religions do. Original sin to me was Man's self awareness and as soon as he became aware of himself he did so as relative to all other things and it wasn't good enough for man to just be one of those things-he had to be the most important thing and that's why the personality of God was invented. So when people ask me if I'm an atheist I say no, I just don't think we can understand the nature of what's at the bottom of all existence. It doesn't hurt us to think about it but when you become absolutely sure that you know, you're about as far away as you can possibly get.

"I just don't think we can understand the nature of what's at the bottom of all existence. It doesn't hurt us to think about it but when you become absolutely sure that you know, you're about as far away as you can possibly get." Right on :)

So, David Hodson. You gave me a gift of opening my eyes to what I was probably overlooking.... Thank you for putting into words what this song conveys to me. Hard to put into my own words. I will always love this one, along with so, so, so many others of Todd's.

we are fond of abstraction , especially abstracting ourselves and everything else from creation.

@Just Jeanne you just blew me away

Mary Gleason-`` the way,'truth & life is found in ``Jesus!

This video at the time was way before "its time"   amazing

The best video on U-tube.

Categorically believe it is a philosophical ethos at work not an atheist. Review his body of work in which he struggles sensing that their is a sort of supreme force/entity, that it is correct to feel that that should be honored,
 but like many, is unable to define exactly how that recognition should be structured

Todd is not an atheist - if you look at all his work it is quite obvious - this song makes a lot of sense - but does not imply disbelief in god - only a mature perspective - listen, read, think.

+Sick AndTired Right!

“There are two atheisms of which one is a purification of the notion of God.”- Simone Weil

I hear ya.

Todd is definitely an atheist. He wouldn't be able to write a song like this as a Christian or Muslim or Jew. He's also very liberal in his political views. It always puzzled me (and probably does Todd) that Christians turn to the far right when Jesus was obviously the world's first outspoken socialist.

Linda i love your comment
I am friends with the man ,speak to him every so often when he takes a break. You are correct.

@Kevin McGiffin Oh man Please, as a believer in the ~
I have seen many of Todd's show over the years ( even small obscure Venues)..
My point is, I love and respect TR's talent in many ways!
( Whew) My Birthday gift is tixkets to see Todd on 6/7/19
New Buffalo, MI Haven't seen Todd for 17yrs.. 👸❤✌

I think he is an atheist, based on this, plus other things he has said since then.  I think it is great for him to find the truth, after all these years.

I think Todd allows himself to be very fluid...he is constantly reshaping himself after all...he's no born again Christian,I'll tell you that...and he's certainly no Republican.He makes me want to be a better rock fan.

Thanks for posting this, Ive been a Todd follower since I was 10years old, Its one of the reasons I write music

I followed  Todd  since  1970  and  love him -Don't believe he's really atheist

God bless you firebass6

Yeah, an extremely gifted melody writer you must have a tin ear is my guess, multi instrumentalist, when at the mixing board he brings home success as a producer. On the cutting edge of many technological fronts not just recording, songs covered by many people ( a sign of an excellent song writer) you seem angry that you don't get it, maybe you are just thick son ?

this song really touch's me....love it

Some Bible thumpers. ;) I love the song and I'm a Christian. It's art, his music, and from his heart...love Todd!

Love the song AND video. Excellent work, viewed it many times.

I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS VIDEO OR HEARD THIS SONG IT'S NEAT.

Wow this is a cool video, you are talented,Thank you

god's existence can be proved mathematically presuming you accept a few axioms and postulates on faith...

As always...another masterpiece from Todd Rundgren....beautiful, haunting song. Thanks a million for the upload, toddsbabymomma and I consider you to be THE LUCKIEST woman ever to have married this elusive, gifted and funny man. I pray your lives are joyous & loving. You are also lovely & inspiring, Michelle...plus you have an illustrious background...Todd wouldn't have chosen someone blasse...EVER! ALOHA

Thank you, but i said 'todd's official baby momma' NOT his wife. I am simply a fanatical female fan....I dwell on something else :)

Art on Art...
well-done,
one of the greatest songs ever written

(TR Rules)

This is such a sobering song. It can cause problems or cause you change your point of view. Bible thumpers won't have it, I can't get enough of it.

He's soooo off the charts..............

@toddsbabymomma
I got over myself, Toddsbabymomma...We learn (hopefully). We are humbled. We love.

That's Todd's whole deal and it takes a long time to learn.
Peace.

Todd is one of the very few (and maybe the only) artist who is as brilliant and as relevant in 2011 as he was in 1969. There's a reason they say "Todd is God"!!!

This means you , Pat Robertson.
Nice video work. Far more artistic and enjoyable than most videos.

love the song... wow... I don't find a new song to love very often! thanks so much for posting; and btw.. I like the video, if you made it...

cv

Todd's songwriting and lead guitar mastery has always been so astonishing. Looking over his entire career culminating in songs like this (and the entire Liars album) just leaves me in a state of utter disbelief.
If creativity in the human race exists like this, maybe we have a chance.

Todd is not God, but an amazing replica thereof!!

You overlook his beyond superlative mastery ++++ of keyboard, woodwind, brass, percussion, synthesizer. And his vocals are in an additional league of their own just like the aforementioned.................................

This song gives me chills..Todd has long been of my favorite musicians/artist. & I remember this whole CD came out when I was in Germany, & this song was on my i-pod & the whole time in Germany. Todd's music is so great at capturing certain emotions & feelings & expereinces.

this is my fave lp of this decade. i tried to think of what lp i listened to the most that had the most to say to me on a personal level...this was the one. todd at his very best.

Ooh! Ooh! I've *got* to interject here. If you've heard him being covered, perhaps you know of the rapper who sampled "Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel" for a track! I found the video and actually loved it! ....Now, I've forgotten the rapper, and didn't bookmark the vid. Bummer.

Todd once said he could see into the souls of man. Truer words were never spoken....

I'd have to say Todd is a very UNder rated artist. Great stuff!

Todd is God

Todd, man, you're the best. This is just superb.

I love Living. :)

No, that one's an earlier track! ;-)

Get over?

GREAT JOB !!!! Killer Sound !!!!
THANK YOU TODDSBABYMOMMA !!!!

I'm guessing you are a pretty big Todd Rundgren fan?

smooths song . crazy video but nice,:P :*)

smooths song. crazy video but nice, :P :)

We can all tell ourselves (sometimes previously brainwashed in our childhoods) lies.. bur real truth will always prevail, when all of the 'shit talkers' have moved on... TRUTH will go on forever.