american jesus Lyrics
He's got a cross on his neck, but he spends Sundays in my bed
He's my blue jean little baby, with a halo on his head
He's got lips like cherry wine, and cigarette smoke on his breath
He's got pretty long brown hair, green eyes that look like sex
[Pre-Chorus]
Knees down at your altar
Please don't fail me now
[Chorus]
You know all my secrets
American Jesus, baby
Won't you take me to Heaven tonight?
You know you're my weakness
American Jesus, save me
You'rе the greatest lovе of my life
American Jesus
[Verse 2]
Let's drive off into the sunset, baby we can be reborn
Walk on water in the desert, make a saint out of a whore
[Pre-Chorus]
Knees down at your altar
My cowboy in the crown
You know all my secrets
American Jesus, baby
Won't you take me to Heaven tonight? (Tonight)
You know you're my weakness
American Jesus, save me
You're the greatest love of my life (My life)
American Jesus
[Post-Chorus]
You got me red, white, and blue
Pledging my allegiance to you
Tell me you believe in me too, "I do"
Ooh, seein' the stars in your eyes
No, I've never felt so alive
We can ride 'til we die
[Chorus]
You know all my secrets
American Jesus, baby
Won't you take me to Heaven tonight? (Tonight)
You know you're my weakness
American Jesus, save me
You're the greatest love of my life (My life)
American Jesus
You got me red, white, and blue
Pledging my allegiance to you
Tell me you believe in me too, "I do"
Ooh, seein' the stars in your eyes
No, I've never felt so alive
We can ride 'til we die
[Outro]
Ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah
My American Jesus
About
“american jesus” reveals a more joyful side to Barrett, as it dives into desire and devotion with a partner. Throughout the track, Barrett sings about the fantasy of being saved by someone, while giving references to the Bible, Jesus and American symbols. In a press release reported via Warner Records in April 2023, Barrett expanded on the song’s meaning, saying:
[It’s] about the fantasy of someone who is your savior, your cowboy in a crown. Everyone dreams about a love that’s heavenly, and I know everyone will be able to relate to this.
Prior to it’s release, the song was performed live on the young forever tour. It was likely recorded or written on December 20, 2022, due to a Tweet posted by Barrett on that date. In another Tweet posted on January 26, 2023, Barrett announced two new song titles, one of them being “american jesus”, and confirmed that it would be a single. The demo version of the single was released on May 19, 2023.
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It’s about the fantasy of someone who is your savior, your cowboy in a crown. Everyone dreams about a love that’s heavenly, and I know everyone will be able to relate to this.
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