Ian McConnell - False God (Vertical Lyric Visualizer)

Track 2 of Ian's project Projecting 2: 2 Project 2 Ing, answering the question "How did you see me?" Based on the song written by Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, including new lyrics by Ian McConnell. Performed, produced, mixed, and mastered by Ian McConnell. Cover art by Ian McConnell.
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Lyrics:
Looking for a way to fill a god-shaped hole in me
I get a little lost in the absence of belief
You're looking like heaven and you move angelically
Loving you feels vital
Could you be my idol?
Don't you know that praise
Was deeply ingrained
In my pre-adolescent brain
I’m looking for faith
In a cynical age
And I don't know what's true
But I want something to cling to
Is that too much pressure on you?
Oh, we might just get away with it
Religion's in your lips
Even if it's a false god
We might just get away with it
The altar is your hips
Even if it's a false god
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
We still worship this love
Nihilist in search of some salvation
Wanna feel divinely validated
Jesus Christ, I see you like a blameless
Child-superhuman combination
I don't understand you as a person
Too wrapped up in my own deconstruction
Sorry, sorry, will it help
If you see me self-flagellating?
Because shame
Was deeply ingrained
In my pre-adolescent brain
I'm looking for grace
In a witch-hunting age
And I don’t know what’s true
But I want something to cling to
Is that too much pressure on you?
‘Cause we might just get away with it
Religion's in your lips
Even if it's a false god
We might just get away with it
The altar is your hips
Even if it's a false god
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Still worship this
(Still worship this)
Ooh, still worship this lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
We still worship this love
We still worship this love
We still worship this love
Lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
We still worship this love
We still worship this love
We still worship this love
Lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love
We still worship this love

[@IanMcConnell]

damn ian is lowkey an interesting guy

[@graphicotter5100]

highkey* never has an artist reached into my brain and taken out the words I don't know how to sayas often as you do! you are an amazing artist!

[@Spacesquid7]

Your music helped me through deconstruction. I’d play “Important” nearly every day and it helped me get through some really dark times. Thank you ❤️

[@Morstorpod]

Hey, same here! "Important" and "Accomplish Nothing" helped me so much after losing my religion.

[@Arnil34]

Important helped me realize I needed deconstruction

[@CSmyth-]

I'm at a loss for words but, uh... Engagement engagement engagement. Comment so KZbin knows I like this. Words words stuff and things.

[@JasonBlanchard-w1j]

This is great. Thanks

[@itsdanaca8651]

I'm loving these new songs. Adding all of them to my everyday playlist.

[@amandavita7089]

This one is so good 🤩

[@Someone_wrf]

0:24-0:32 That's how we feel about him lmao

[@adelhishem1]

I love it and i can relate :)

[@hunterg312]

leys go

[@gaijinguineapig]

Radio bop energy. Lyrics are clever af, per usual for Ian.

[@godlygamer911]

This is one of your best ones ever!

[@rebekahbryant4619]

Brilliant. Not many artists can make me like songs that fixate on romance, but you are absolutely one of them

[@DualityWilliamBryce]

Have I listened to this 10+ times in a row? Yes. Do I regret it? Hell no

[@danrobjim]

"Add to playlist".

[@SamHewittmusic]

great song Ian! keep em coming :)

[@tommyboyer9984]

You sample Pac with that beat in the background?

[@MagicalMusicalMaggie]

I love this. I love the original song, and I love this complete reimagining of it. When the chorus came in, my jaw literally dropped. It’s juxtaposed on such a completely different viewpoint, and yet it works perfectly? If I didn’t know, I would just assume that this is how it normally goes. This is absolutely brilliant. What a beautiful, thoughtful interpretation. Incredible work ❤

[@amandavita7089]

🎉🎉🎉

[@BriAliD08]

I'm so glad I got to see you last year! You being a Swiftie is why I always assume connections between your songs. 😂😂😂

[@Brettmoan]

Great job! Love it!

[@leticiavega3493]

The chorus reminds me a little to false god-taylor swift

[@sebsmith5100]

Nice man

[@the_real_rascal]

Love it!

[@maplebakin]

Oh so we had the same experience cool cool

[@piano.is.a.language]

Is the hoodie string a thing to make me comment? 🧐😆

[@inclusionstartsnow]

Your brain words things much better than mine in this comment.. 😅 this song is great.

[@morimementos]

Great song, gave me cooties though :(

[@godlygamer911]

... Why do I feel like somebody is going to cut this to pictures of Trump?