Why are we on this Earth? Is there a higher power? Is there a God? What will I eat for lunch today? These are crucial questions that have long plagued mankind—a looming presence of meaning, tackled by great philosophers, theorists and probably even by you. But, more important than any of these people are musicians/entertainers. “Fuck Socrates, what do they think about God,” you’ve probably asked on several occasions. Well, we’ve gathered ten songs that vary from true believers to the devoutly atheist to give a broad spectrum of artists on God. Do you want to believe?
Bill Callahan – “Faith/Void”
Bill Callahan – Faith/Void from Funk Drops on Vimeo.
Neutral Milk Hotel – “Two-headed Boy Pt. 2”
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – “There is No God”
The Hold Steady – “Lord, I’m Discouraged”
Sufjan Stevens – “To Be Alone With You”
Swans – “Heaven”
Joy Division – “Dead Souls”
Bob Dylan – “Gotta Serve Someone”
Daniel Johnston – “Don’t Play Cards with Satan”
GZA – “Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth”
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