This song brings to mind this very famous quote. “Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” - Epicurus

Alot of people seem to think this song is about blaming god. I see it more as someone giving their reason for not being able to believe in god.

To me this song felt like a person of religion turning away from their faith to become an atheist. It feels like a last prayer, an explanation to not only "god" but to themselves too. I think its groovy.

I hear this song and I just see someone on their knees screaming to the heavens in the middle of a thunderstorm

The melody is so beautiful.... wish there was an instrumental version!

I'm religious but wow this song is pretty interesting, always refreshing to see such brilliant lyrics, artists voicing their opinions and feelings that's what it's all about

A very interesting piece.

The whole song feels like a journey. 3:27 to the end is my favorite part and is amazingly suited to the previous lyrics. It makes me feel just how I did in my short but huge momment of tears and anger, when it finally clicked and I mentally + emotionally decleared to myself that I had lost faith in this religion (Islam) that I had spent my whole life dedicated to. The rage, frustration and hurt are blended together so perfectly. But at the same time it felt like being born again, being born into reality and/or finally having a thick sheet torn away from your eyes. It's incredibly beautiful, and I am extremely greatful for this piece of work.

For all those people who think this song is about beliving in god. This is a cover, I believe XTC made it. This is apperently actual words they've said about the song "it failed in part, because it wasn't as caustic as I would've liked it to be. It should've been a nail in throat of the public, but instead some took it as a declaration of faith when I wanted to make it clear that I don't believe in God - and that even if there is a He or a She they have nothing to do with organized religion." So there you have it, It's about not beliving in god. Or at least having a harsh view on religion today. Basically the song is atheist agnostic.

best part 0:00-4:17

Lyrics: [Verse 1] Dear God I hope you get the letter and I pray you can make it better down here I don't need a big reduction in the price of beer But all the people that you made in your image See them starving on their feet 'Cause they don't get enough to eat from God [Pre-Chorus] I can't believe in you [Verse 2] Dear God Sorry to disturb you, but I feel that I should be heard loud and clear We all need a big reduction in amount of tears And all the people that you made in your image See them fighting in the street 'Cause they can't make opinions meet about God [Pre-Chorus] I can't believe in you [Verse 3] Dear God I don't know if you noticed but Your name is on a lot of quotes in this book And us, crazy humans wrote it. You should take a look And all the people that you made in your image Still believing that junk is true Well I know it ain't and so do you [Pre-Chorus] Dear God I can't believe in, I don't believe in [Verse 4] The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Is just somebody's unholy hoax And if you're up there you'll perceive That my heart's here upon my sleeve And if there's one thing I don't believe in [Outro] It's you, dear God

The changes from minor to major key and back again over and over makes the finale of this song frickin' epic.

One of my favourite songs. I 100% agree with the lyrics.

How to Get Away With Murder took the cake last night... I'm still amazed by that premiere!

I have been searching for this song for years!!! Just saw the trailer for I.W.T.V and heard it and couldn't believe it!!! This is a great thought-provoking song,

This is one of few songs on the first time of hearing sent shivers down my spine

How To Get Away With Murder Season Finale brought me here... such a powerful song where you feel the singers pain. A touchy subject, where many angles could be taken from the lyrics. Either way it's a beautiful song

American Gods Season 2 Trailer brought me here

I love songs about religion that aren't preachy. This really feels more like an atheist's hymn for not believing.

This song reflects society nowadays more than all the popular songs do, and yet somehow this one stays under the radar...

I adore this song, but man, I wish there was a longer version with the full lyrics. It's always the missing lyrics that make the song so much more emotional to me. But the lead up to the end? Beautiful.

Beautiful song, beautiful voice and a powerful message.

You'll thank me later. Dear God, I hope you get the letter and... I pray you can make it better down here I don't mean a big reduction in the price of beer But all the people that you made in your image See them starving on their feet 'Cause they don't get enough to eat from God I can't believe in you Dear God, sorry to disturb you but... I feel that I should be heard loud and clear We all need a big reduction in amount of tears And all the people that you made in your image See them fighting in the street 'Cause they can't make opinions meet about God I can't believe in you Dear God, I don't know if you noticed but... Your name is on a lot of quotes in this book And us crazy humans wrote it, you should take a look And all the people that you made in your image Still believing that junk is true Well I know it ain't, and so do you Dear God, I can't believe in I don't believe in The Father, Son and Holy Ghost Is just somebody's unholy hoax And if you're up there you'll perceive That my heart's here upon my sleeve If there's one thing I don't believe in... it's you... Dear God Dear God Dear God

guys this music its the BEST of the best epic pop that iv heard my whole life.....and i sware to god

Why this isn't a part of the Lucifer soundtrack yet ???

"The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost It's just someone's unholy hoax." 🔥🔥🔥

Wow, you literally just framed the entire issue into one song! I hope this becomes a greatest hit of all time! It's so honest and true, and simple...

OUTLANDER !!!!

American Gods season 2 trailer brought me here!! Let's go Old Gods! *i BELIEVE!!*

Next time someone asks me how I feel about god I'll show them this song.

There are some interesting comments here I agree with, but haven't seen one explaining something like this; Maybe there is a God. But what this song is trying to explain (in my opinion) is that this God, is not the God portraited in any religion. Religion is an invention of man. Maybe he exists, but not the way you think. Think about it like this, he created a seed and that's it. He planted it, took care of it as it grew, watered it until it grew into a tree. From that point there's no need to take constant care of it. He loves the tree, but that was the fruit of his creation, the whole tree. He is not taking care of every single branch, every single leave, every single cell or every single atom of this tree. He is taking care of the tree as a whole. So maybe we are not even the quarks of the atoms of this tree. That would explain why there is hunger, death, and other mallices in the world and why He doesn't "acts". It's because He is just not taking care of that particular little atom where all of this is happening.. Or if you'd like, think about Him as a watchmaker. He created the watch, all its tiny pieces and made it work. Once it started ticking, that's it. It's working. Now he just leave it there to work by itself. Sure if some little piece stop working he can make an intervention on it and fix it, but he made the watch so it can function by itself. He is not moving the clock hands by Himself.

This song was used in the recently released full trailer for AMC's _Interview with the Vampire_ series. And I must say I've fallen in love with it. The lyrics are also a perfect representation of my stance on religion.

Her voice gives me goosebumps ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

I love this melody ❤❤❤

Awsome!!! I love the lyrics!😌

Interview with the vampire sent me here... the trailer soundtrack is on point

lyric's people where are U ??? xD we need you ! just amazing song... like always...thanks !

just like the other ones you cant go wrong with listening to this kind of music... great work i love every song you make. keep it up. :)

Such a powerful song wow

knew this song before htgawm but was so excited when I heard it bc it’s such an underappreciated song holy shit

Ok well I think people are done arguing now so I guess it's safe to comment. This song is amazing it's hard not to make up your own little scene in your head because of how epic it is.

Astounding vocals. .goose pimples..MINT..

this song just gave me shivers

Amazing

"Wars are coming Shadow and I have a big role for you to play..."

Interview With The Vampire🧛🏻🖤

In my opinion the best song on this entire channel.

Wow! What a fantastic take on an 80’s classic by XTC! I absolutely loved it! Cheers

*COME ON GIVE THIS MASTERPIECE 1M VIEWS*

3:25 best part

Oh my god, i love it 😍

Man, this tune's gonna explode in overall popularity real quick.

I love the original XTC version but have to credit this atmospheric version, they have really done something different with it. The original has a bridge which modulates to a major key which the arranger here as avoided (understandably, it would have ruined the scary vibe). Still, I hope XTC have received good royalty payment for this. They deserve it!

It's a great cover, my only complaint is that about half the lyrics of the original are here. And the omission of the missing parts, especially the large chunk of build up at the end leaves a lot of the build up and emotional weight missing. "I won't believe in Heaven and Hell No saints, no sinners, no devil as well No pearly gates, no thorny crown You're always letting us humans down The wars you bring, the babes you drown Those lost at sea and never found And it's the same the whole world 'round The hurt I see helps to compound That Father, Son and Holy Ghost Is just somebody's unholy hoax And if you're up there you'd perceive That my heart's here upon my sleeve If there's one thing I don't believe in... It's You, Dear God."

its got a nice sweet thing for your ear! awesome... 👏

Thanks for this great song, wow! so majestic

American Gods season 2 brought me here

Dear God...

One step over the line of...Excellent.

Love the picture for this track

The first time I heard this song was on Spotify, loved it, the second time was from the Outlander S2 trailer which STARZ for some reason deleted, I still want to know the reason for that actually, but even though I'm not atheist and there are atheist aspects to this song, not gonna lie, it's still my favorite song of all time.

Religious people- "God gives us the food we need" Also religious people- "They fact that some people are starving is due to other people not wanting to give them food" Me- "So... can you already decide what it is?" (:

epicness amazing vocal

The only song about God that I can actually hear the lyrics to and love the song for its meaning.

"I didn't put you there to believe in me, I put you there to believe in you."

Heard the original of this in the movie IT and immediately went "Wait, I know this song!" So happy to be back here!

Hands down best music to study along side with. Keeps u awake and if u have it on repeat it eventually fades until u force urself to notice it. I guarantee anyone who reads this comment that this is very true for me and I implore u to give it a try.

Dear God, how I miss you...eternity is like a day to you, and day is like an eternity to me....

This version would be good for a "Preacher" episode as well...

Thanks, great song.

OMG FINALLY I HEAR THIS SONG ON THE INTERNET :D THank you!

im a muslim who constantly questions her opinion about religion but this spilled!! great song 💞

Maldición no me canso de escucharla.

Like the sound of the pipes and piano

Epic remix! XTC would be proud 🦖

Let's be honest - this song reminds all of us former believers how we used to believe before we started to doubt

OUTLANDER brought me here!

I just love the song

I just love the origin of this song from XTC

Greetings to all the atheist here!

I came here because of American Gods season 2 trailer. This song is amazing.

amazing

Incredible

Love this cover, but it cuts quite a bit out from XTC's original bridge. Here's the missing lyrics, starting after the third verse: I won't believe in heaven or hell No saints, no sinners, no devil as well No pearly gates, no thorny crown You're always letting us humans down The wars you bring, the babes you drown Those lost at sea and never found And it's the same the whole world 'round The hurt I see helps to compound

Splendid song. I will be first comment next time

Voll schön🙏

I came here because I heard this remake in an AMV. Maaannn... i loved it when XTC did it, and honestly this is amazing as well. Completely changed the tone

Used this song in one of the outlander trailers too ....goosebumps 🤣

To me, this song talks about a person that used to believe in God, but got disappointed with all the silence for too long and thought God had abandoned them. I feel it because I were in this situation far more than once, but I never lost my hope. Nor I will.

I love this song :D

My god this channel really is awesome !

American Gods Season 2!!!

How To Get Away With Murder. I Love You!!!!

I love this song

This was in that multifandom video. Never thought I would find the song randomly in this playlist.

„I've got big role for you, Shadowmoon!"

dear god, thank god, american gods!

Damn, this is good.

Feeling old when I can remember the original version came out decades ago...Thanks youtube.

Dear god, I never believed in you.