Bad Religion

shed a tear for the criminal, give him something to believe

light a fire for the miserable, give the darkness some meaning

closed wounds harbor pestilence, when you lick them from within

charity has a redolence chastity cannot rescind



spirit shine, it's a sign

of a troubled mind (tortured mind)

spirit shine all the time

can render you blind



you can take it all to heart or throw it all away

you can give until you're dry and sucked of all your gleam

you can fake another cry and compromise your dream



cling tight to the parable - let it dominate your life

create a God who's infallible - give your leader some respite

clouds wounds harbor pestilence - when you lick them from within

rosy smiles lose their radience - when you take it on the chin