Cake’s “Satan Is My Motor” Lyrics Meaning

On “Satan’s My Motor”, the singer presents himself as someone who is an all-around good dude. For instance, he specs out his car in the name of using it in the service of his friends. And more to the point there is a romantic interest he is enamored with. So he does the right thing by bringing her flowers and showing himself to be someone who is “earnest and true”. But alas, “Satan” is actually his “motor”. Or stated differently, his actual intentions for this lady are anything but “earnest and true”. 

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Cake's Satan Is My Motor at Lyrics.org.

So conclusively, we can say that he’s just keeping it real with himself. In other words, he knows how he appears to others externally. But he also recognizes it is actually “Satan” who is under the hood.

Facts about “Satan Is My Motor”

The title of this song often offends listeners that are religious. Therefore in the name of not potentially offending these groups, this song is sometimes simply entitled “Motor”.

“Satan Is My Motor” was released on October 6th, 1998 as part of Cake’s third-studio album, “Prolonging the Magic”.

This song was written by Tyler Pope alongside Cake members John McCrea and Gabe Nelson. McCrea also receives the track’s production credits as well.

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