Lots of stuff by Tim Minchin, including my favourite Christmas song, White Wine in the Sun.
Thank you! Many people have recommended this to me.
… define… “Aethist” music?
the vast majority of music is in fact secular.
Well, I don’t know how to explain it but I love Bad Religion songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLcp8Dm-ejU
I built a little empire out of some crazy garbage
Called ‘the blood of the exploited working class’
But now they’ve overcome their shyness
Now they’re calling me ‘Your Highness’
And a world screams: Kiss me, Son of Godare you looking for just… good, secular, music? or maybe you’re looking specifically things that deal with religion, but from an atheist perspective? Perhaps you’re looking for songs that spoof worship songs? Or maybe, just, like, worship songs that are just awful?
or do you mean, music by atheists?
Children’s science shows are bound to have some mediocre songs, right?
you’re right!
If you like punk rock, pretty much the entirety of Bad Religion’s music is atheist.
Barenaked Ladies, Big Bang Theme Song?
Maybe.
I think that people arrive at atheism and agnosticism from various directions but I don’t think its something that people are commonly indoctrinated with. That being the case, there are few hymns or anthems that need to be repeated, to reinforce the message.
However, this might be what you’re asking for https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VpxikuHHG2Q&pp=ygUXYmFkIHJlbGlnaW9uIHRoZSBhbnN3ZXI%3D
Bad Religion, “the answer.”
The lyrics, “if you’ve got enough naievity and you’ve got conviction, then the answer is perfect for you,” always seemed to resonate with me. I interpret them to refer to people who are born into a difficult to comprehend universe, full of far more questions than answers, who latch on to the comforting fairy tales offered by religion with great enthusiasm. I think the song is about how nobody really can comprehend the great questions of life and purpose, but people try to, and sometimes their ideas become religions. I think the song is about people who don’t think for themselves, but who latch onto what they’re told. Its a warning not to be comforted by explanations and opinions of others. Consensus is not truth.
The only one that comes to mind is “Dear God,” by XTC. The singer is writing a letter to God about why he doesn’t believe in him.
The concept of an atheist anthem seems odd to me though. It’s like asking for a national anthem for someone who doesn’t have a country.
Ooh, good one! I personally like the cover of Dear God by Lawless with Sydney Wayser. I agree that the idea of an atheist anthem is a little strange, though–like a song reveling in how many fairies there aren’t.
Classic. I like this song.
Me too! The video is low budget, but I liked it too.
Thanks for reminding me about this, have not listened to it in years.
Link for those who have not heard it. “Dear God,” by XTC
Sadly the lyrics are a relevant as the day they were penned.
And all the people that you made in your image, see them
Fighting in the street
'Cause they can’t make opinions meet
About GodIt’s called The Internationale, comrade.
Here’s a cinematic version.
And just as a bonus, a cinematic version of Hasta Siempre.
Frank Zappa has a few good ones…
Dumb All Over (I think this live version is superior to the album version)
A Perfect Circle - Judith will always be my ultimate.
Listened to this sing for years before actually understanding the lyrics lol - considering I was an atheist for even longer, I wonder if my subconscious knew and just didn’t tell me 🤷🏻♂️
Genesis with Jesus he knows me is hilarious satire and a really good song.
Not specifically atheist and I have no idea about their worldview, but One Foot by Fun. has these great lines.
But I will die for my own sins, thanks a lot.
We’ll rise up ourselves, thanks for nothing at all.
So up off the ground our forefathers are nothing but dust now.
Hopsin - I’ll Mind of Hopsin 7 is an angry rap about struggles with god that many of us faced in our past.
The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan
Imagine by John LennonChris Smither - Origin of Species:
He does some of my other favorite tunes.
Leave the Light On:
Place In Line:
Hundred Dollar Valentine:
