Story Behind The Song
Written as a vocal harmony country song to be sung by three members of the band.
Song Description
Fun, upbeat song about new age religous beliefs. Preaches: Don't liste to clergy; trust your intuition; embrace life; love your brother.
| Song Length |
4:23 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Classical - Classical |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Glad |
Subject |
Philosophy, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Lyle Lovett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Gospel
If you want absolution
Got to rely on the Lord.
It don't take much surrender,
Just all that you can afford.
Take your hands out of your pockets.
Pick your dreams up off the floor.
You can dance around with obvious abandon
'Cause that preacher he don't live here any more.
If you listen to Jesus,
You won't have to reap what you sow.
If you listen to Elvis,
It's all pay as you go.
Take your mind out of the gutter,
Take your love up on the roof.
Take the time to read between the lines of reason
And believe that in your heart you know the truth.
Put your money on the horses,
Take a ride to Timbuctu,
Let the rain fall down and wash away the feeling
That you can't be saved no matter what you do.
No one gets into Heaven
Until we all get there too.
So take care of your brother.
It's the least you can do.