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Dan Bern — God Said No
Album: New American Language
Avg rating:
4.8

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Total ratings: 93









Released: 2001
Length: 5:24
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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I met God
On the edge of town
Where the wind meets the stillness
Where the darkness meets the light
Where the ocean meets the sky
Where the desert meets the rain
Where the earth meets the heavens
On the edge of town
I met God

I asked God
Do one thing for me
Send me back in time, send me to Seattle
Let me go find [[Nirvana|Kurt Cobain]]
Take away his gun, take away his bullets
Talk to him, make him want to live
Tell him how we love him, help him see his glory

God said no
If I sent you back
If you really found him
You would only ask him
If he could help you get a deal
If he knows a lawyer, if he can help you
God said no

I asked god
Do one thing for me
Send me back in time, send me to Berlin
Let me find the one they call Hitler
I will stalk him, I will bring him down
I will bring along a powerful gun
Loaded with bullets
Obliterate his memory

God said no
If I sent you back
You would get caught up in theory and discussion
You would let your fears delay and distract you
You would make friends
You would take a lover
God said no

I asked god
Do one thing for me
Send me back in time, send me to Jerusalem
Let me go, let me go find Jesus
Let me save his life as they try to kill him
Let me take him down, down from the cross
Take the iron from his body
Try to heal his wounds

God said no
If I let you go
If you really found him
Walking with the cross
You would stare
Your tounge no longer working
Eyes no longer seeing
Ears no longer hearing

God said time
Time belongs to me
Time's my secret weapon, the final advantage
God turned away from the edge of town
I knew I was beaten
And that now was all I had

God said no
Comments (51)add comment
Mostly, I wonder what it is about this tune that has so many people up tight.
Posted 18 years ago by toker    [ Reply ]
worst song ever
Posted 18 years ago by Atrail    [ Reply ]
huebdoo wrote:
Sorry but this reminds me of one of those Adam Sandler skits where he is doing improv signing to his guitar Turkey for me - Turkey for you Gonna have a Turkey in a big brown shoe Doesnt work for me... there is alot more out there that Bill could be playing than this
I'd rather hear Sandler.
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Dan Bern - God Said No - Song Lyrics I met God On the edge of town Where the wind meets the stillness Where the darkness meets the light Where the ocean meets the sky Where the desert meets the rain Where the earth meets the heavens On the edge of town I met God I asked God Do one thing for me Send me back in time Send me to Seattle Let me go Find Kurt Cobain Take away his gun Take away his bullets Talk to him Make him wanna live Tell him how we love him Help him see his glory God Said No If I sent you back If you really found him You would only ask him If he could Help you get a deal If he knows a lawyer If he can help you God Said No I asked God Do one thing for me Send me back in time Send me to Berlin Let me find The one they call Hitler I will stalk him I will bring him down I will bring along A powerful gun Loaded with bullets Obliterate his memory God Said No If I sent you back You would get caught up In theory and discussion You would let your fears Delay and distract you You would make friends You would take a lover God Said No I asked God Do one thing for me Send me back in time Send me to Jerusalem Let me go Let me go find Jesus Let me save his life As they try to kill him Let me take him down Down from the cross Take the iron from his body Try to heal his wounds God Said No If I let you go If you really found him Walking with the cross You would stare Your tongue no longer working Eyes no longer seeing Ears no longer hearing God said Time Time belongs to me Time's my secret weapon My final advantage God turned away From the edge of town I knew I was beaten And that now was all I had God Said No
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I asked Kurt, Hitler, and God, they all hate this song.
Posted 18 years ago by middleagedhipster    [ Reply ]
DrGonzo wrote:
wasn't sure at first... but then as the song went on, i found myself listening more closely, and i must say, i enjoy it. 6 for now.. probably would get a little higher with subsequent listens...
My thoughts exactly. Lyrics with a strong message that even an atheist can dig.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Malc wrote:
I thought the same as the detractors at first. That the lyrics are a bit lame. Then I really started to listen to the words on the next play. Order of magnitude is is spot on. I love beautiful voices as well, but Dan Berg's music just sucks you in. Please play again Bill.
Not sure myself on the first play. Gave it a six to start with.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Is it just me , or is that PeeWee on the album? May be him singing for that matter. 8.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I'll pass. Sounds like my kid when he's in the bathtub and he thinks no one can hear him.
Posted 18 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
interesting message, I guess, but the lyrics seem like just free association - after about a dozen Margaritas. . . .
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Malc wrote:
I thought the same as the detractors at first. That the lyrics are a bit lame. Then I really started to listen to the words on the next play. Order of magnitude is is spot on. I love beautiful voices as well, but Dan Berg's music just sucks you in. Please play again Bill.
I was pretty much going to type this, but saw you did already.
Posted 18 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
yuck
Posted 18 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Pass the guiniss i can feel myself getting soba
Posted 18 years ago by NutsyUK    [ Reply ]
whiney. maudlin. dull. did I say whiney? First song from RP that I really dislike enough for a 1 rating.
Posted 18 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
I asked God to stop this song. He said no.
Posted 18 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
this guy is going to save kurt cobain and hunt down hitler?? sweet. whoa: jesus too?
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
Go Say No (to this song) This guy should have never picked up a musical instrument in his life...
Posted 18 years ago by noiseindustries    [ Reply ]
is this a joke?
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
The lyrics might be fine, but the whiny voice just, well, awful.
Posted 18 years ago by Butterwell    [ Reply ]
"God said Time Time belongs to me Time's my secret weapon My final advantage..." that is one of the most powerful things i've heard in a long long time.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Sorry but this reminds me of one of those Adam Sandler skits where he is doing improv signing to his guitar Turkey for me - Turkey for you Gonna have a Turkey in a big brown shoe Doesnt work for me... there is alot more out there that Bill could be playing than this
Posted 18 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
Easily the worst song I have ever heard on RP! Can it!
Posted 18 years ago by floydian    [ Reply ]
wasn't sure at first... but then as the song went on, i found myself listening more closely, and i must say, i enjoy it. 6 for now.. probably would get a little higher with subsequent listens...
Posted 18 years ago by DrGonzo    [ Reply ]
I thought the same as the detractors at first. That the lyrics are a bit lame. Then I really started to listen to the words on the next play. Order of magnitude is is spot on. I love beautiful voices as well, but Dan Berg's music just sucks you in. Please play again Bill.
Posted 19 years ago by Malc    [ Reply ]
Bleck! Can\'t sing, can\'t write, can\'t think. Stupid simpleminded theme mumbled to a non-tune. Other than that, I loved it... DUMP IT, PLEASE!
Posted 22 years ago by Dinsdale    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by steveinmaine: I wan't touched in the least by either the lyrics, the music, or the voice. I'm sure that there are some great melancholy and/or thoughtful songs, but I'm so bummed right now, I can't think of any.
ROFL
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I wan\'t touched in the least by either the lyrics, the music, or the voice. I\'m sure that there are some great melancholy and/or thoughtful songs, but I\'m so bummed right now, I can\'t think of any.
Posted 22 years ago by steveinmaine    [ Reply ]
Wow, this song gives you a lot to think about. I would like to hear more from this man, though I am sure his other stuff is probably not this compelling, or perhaps I am wrong.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Bill, how about more exposure for this guy? I was impressed by this song, and I know he\'s got quite a catalouge.
Posted 22 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by johnny: In general I like the song, but the whole kurt cobain thing is a bit silly. How bout ask God to let Mother theresa live a couple years, months, or even days longer. That would have lasting impact. Just don't bring up Jesus, Hitler and Cobain in the same song....
I think the progression is interesting. Each request he makes is an order of magnitude larger than the previous. Saving Kurt Cobain looks trivial compared to stopping Hitler. But even stopping Hitler looks trivial compared to saving Jesus, in some sense.
Posted 22 years ago by Lor    [ Reply ]
aaargh!! make it stop
Posted 22 years ago by rhw    [ Reply ]
Good lyrics, but Dan needs some voice lessons to learn how to sing through his mouth and not his nose.
Posted 22 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Ho Hum........ Maybe if this guy could learn how to sing it might be a pretty good song.
Posted 22 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
I\'m with johnny, the kurt cobain thing makes me laugh and cringe at the same time.
Posted 22 years ago by dezzy    [ Reply ]
Well one person's view of why some things are beyond are control ;) . I agree it draws you in. Good for once in a while but wouldn't want to hear it everyday.
Posted 22 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
In general I like the song, but the whole kurt cobain thing is a bit silly. How bout ask God to let Mother theresa live a couple years, months, or even days longer. That would have lasting impact. Just don\'t bring up Jesus, Hitler and Cobain in the same song.... that aside, this artist reminds me of Mark Curry. If you haven\'t heard his \'sorry about the weather\', you are missing out.....
Posted 22 years ago by johnny    [ Reply ]
Great song again! We need some more Dan bern!! There are some things beyong our control and this song explains why in a very nice way.
Posted 22 years ago by pbrinich    [ Reply ]
You really need to prepare yourself to listen to Dan Bern. He delves deeply into some very serious subjects. See if you can find \'Kids Song\'. Very heavy...but he hits the nail right on the head. Prepare yourself... Also try \'Cure For Aids\'.
Posted 22 years ago by Haraden    [ Reply ]
Wow... what a beautiful song. So deeply true... Thank you Dan, and thank you Bill for bringing this to us.
Posted 22 years ago by ahadesign    [ Reply ]
Wow, almost made me cry, incredible.
Posted 22 years ago by pbrinich    [ Reply ]