Discover the story of the song > Static – Godspeed You! Black Emperor

The song talks about the protagonist's spiritual journey to reach God's perfection, which requires dedication and a willingness to let go of the ego. They speak of encountering darkness and serpentines, and how others may view them as insane for their experiences, but it is a real vision of the face of God. The song ends with a reference to a dream in death and the clarification of the Bible through unspoken words from Urim and Thummim.