Get Right With God by Lucinda Williams

Album: Essence (2001)

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This gospel-influenced song makes a religious statement. Williams considers it "religious folk art."
Williams said of this song: "I was making a statement about how far people will go to their faith, like sleeping on a bed of nails or snake handling. Those kinds of things show how deeply people believe in God."
Both of Williams's grandfathers were Methodist ministers. Thanks to her parents, she grew up a Unitarian.
This won a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.

Comments: 1

Raymond from Sydney , AustraliaFunny song. Obviously the artist knows none of the things she talks about will get her right with God. Seek me if you really want to get right with God.

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