Shakhan - Religion lyrics

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I saw religion had tied freedom<br />

From his shaven head to his toes.<br />

Then I heard freedom and he spoke<br />

Saying his life was about to go.<br />

Then I heard someone shout<br />

"JOY be upon you"<br />

But I think it slipped off.<br />

In that place I heard no laughter<br />

Only a cough.<br />

Why the bells, the smells and<br />

And what's that thing?<br />

No drums sounded out people seemed to be -<br />

Mourning.<br />

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I think religion's like paper work<br />

That doesn't have to be done.<br />

Who puts a bandae on a bandage when<br />

There's no cut on the thumb.<br />

Why give glory to the poor man wearing<br />

Something like a dress?<br />

You know the one that thinks he has<br />

Power to bless.<br />

Why's he carrying that great big<br />

Shepherd's crook? I wish from his sheep he would<br />

Unhook.<br />

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I think Pentecostals broke out with G-d<br />

By breaking free from their chains.<br />

In flowed the spirit but so sadly<br />

Out leaked fluid mixed with their brains.<br />

Yet they're surely riding on the crest of<br />

G-d's giant moving wave.<br />

Believing that he wants to speak<br />

Wants to heal, to save.<br />

People let's throw away religion that's<br />

Like a yolk.<br />

Strapped around our neck and then be<br />

FREE.