Play God

Album: Hypersonic Missiles (2017)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Sam Fender's debut single, this song, set in an alternate dystopian reality, was inspired by the big changes the singer was observing, such as Brexit and Trump's election. "I had just entered my 20s, I was anxious about the future of the world and its leaders, and it didn't help that I'd just read George Orwell's 1984 at the time," Fender said. "As you can imagine, I was pretty paranoid!"

Comments: 1

  • Dog Wink Shuffler from Shufflesville, ArizonaGreat track!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Brandi Carlile

Brandi CarlileSongwriter Interviews

As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.

Richard Marx

Richard MarxSongwriter Interviews

Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.

Black Sabbath

Black SabbathFact or Fiction

Dwarfs on stage with an oversize Stonehenge set? Dabbling in Satanism? Find out which Spinal Tap-moments were true for Black Sabbath.

Protest Songs

Protest SongsMusic Quiz

How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?

Amy Grant

Amy GrantSongwriter Interviews

The top Contemporary Christian artist of all time on song inspirations and what she learned from Johnny Carson.

Goodbye, Hello: Ten Farewell Tour Fake-Outs

Goodbye, Hello: Ten Farewell Tour Fake-OutsSong Writing

The 10 biggest "retirement tours" that didn't take.