"I'm Not Jesus" is a song by the Finnish

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band Apocalyptica, featuring

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from Slipknot and

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. The single was released on September 17, 2007 and again on March 4, 2008, on the album '' Worlds Collide''. The song thematizes

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by clerics. Corey Taylor sings from the perspective of a man who was sexually abused by a priest when he was a child and now confronts his abuser. The song was co-written by ex- Filter guitarist and composer Geno Lenardo and vocalist Johnny Andrews.

Music video

The music video, directed by Tony Petrossian, featured

recording, and Apocalyptica members playing their instruments. The video also includes various film shots of children in torn/old clothes, and behind fences or various other objects. Every child shows no emotion in their facial expression.(June 15, 2009
I'm Not Jesus Video
''MySpace''. Retrieved 28-1-2010

Track listing

;Basic edition # "I'm Not Jesus" feat. Corey Taylor - 3:35 # " Worlds Collide" - 4:29 ;Premium edition # "I'm Not Jesus" feat. Corey Taylor - 3:35 # "Worlds Collide" - 4:29 # " S.O.S. (Anything But Love)" (instrumental) # "Burn" - 4:18

Personnel

- vocals *

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– rhythm cello * Paavo Lötjönen – bass cello * Perttu Kivilaakso – lead cello * Mikko Sirén –

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* Jacob Hellner - production

Chart positions

References

External links

* 2007 singles Apocalyptica songs Corey Taylor songs Songs critical of religion Music videos directed by Tony Petrossian Songs written by Johnny Andrews 2007 songs Sony BMG singles {{2000s-rock-single-stub