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We don't need no Modern Jesus to roll with us

In an interview with NPR, lead singer John Gourley explained that the message of the song as a whole was to simply say that it is better to have faith in yourself than in God. Gourley claims that he would rather spend time trying to improve his life on Earth than spend time hoping that his life will magically be improved. This song, like many Portugal. The Man tunes, features the theme of atheism or not having strict beliefs in a certain line of faith. In this point of the album, the narrator starts to embrace his “evilness” as he concludes that he can’t live a righteous life. "… read more
In an interview with NPR, lead singer John Gourley explained that the message of the song as a whole was to simply say that it is better to have fait… read more
In an interview with NPR, lead singer John Gourley explained that the message of the song as a whole was to simply say that it is better to have faith in yourself than in God. Gourley cl… read more

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Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock band from Wasilla, Alaska (formed in 2004), but currenly based in Portland, Oregon, USA. The band's line-up currently consists of singer/guitarist John Gourley and bassist Zach Carothers (both formerly of Anatomy Of A Ghost), Gourley's wife Zoe Manville (backup vocals/percussion), guitarist Eric Howk, drummer Jason Sechrist, and keyboardist Kyle O'Quin (formerly of Gatsby's American Dream). The band has released nine studio albums (the latest being 2023's "Chris Black Changed My Life"), two #1 hits o… read more
Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock band from Wasilla, Alaska (formed in 2004), but currenly based in Portland, Oregon, USA. The band's line-up currently consists of singe… read more
Portugal. The Man is an experimental indie rock band from Wasilla, Alaska (formed in 2004), but currenly based in Portland, Oregon, USA. The band's line-up currently consists of singer/guitarist John Gourley and bassist Zach Caro… read more

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