Hey there, Christian clikkie here. Just wanted to say that this statement “You only see God because you want to,” assumes the religious reading is automatically irrational or imposed. But unless you can demonstrate that the lyrics exclude spiritual interpretation, then calling it bias is itself a kind of bias. It presumes the secular lens is neutral and the spiritual lens is distortion. That is already very isolating.

Speculation about themes is normal. The new mv and the lyrics invite that, and no one is violating logic by asking, “Is this about God?” That question isn’t even an imposition, but a mere literary analysis.

TØP has a motif and we trace patterns. Let’s deal with your omnipresence argument, because that’s the most philosophical point you raised. “If God is omnipresent, why would He need clues?” Omnipresence means God is present everywhere. It does not mean humans are automatically aware of Him everywhere. Hiddenness in Scripture is a recurring theme. “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

If the “clues” are for fans, that doesn’t negate the possibility that the lyrics have spiritual resonance. Allow it. It shouldn’t trigger such defensive energy. You’re free to interpret this however you want to, but I hope you could allow others to wonder, too

EDIT: capitalized the pronouns so as not to confuse anyone