New Test Leper
by R.E.M.
From the album: Part Lies Part Heart Part Truth Part Garbage: 1982-2011
Track 26 of 40 on Part Lies Part Heart Part Truth Part Garbage: 1982-2011 (2011).
Duration: 5:24
Lyrics for New Test Leper
I can't say that I love Jesus That would be a hollow claim He did make some observations And I'm quoting them today 'Judge not lest ye be judged' What a beautiful refrain The studio audience disagrees Have His lambs all gone astray? Call me a leper Call me a leper Call me a leper 'You are lost and disillusioned' What an awful thing to say I know this show doesn't flatter It means nothing to me I thought I might help them understand What an ugly thing to see 'I am not an animal' Subtitled under the screen Call me a leper Call me a leper Call me a leper When I tried to tell my story They cut me off to take a break I sat silent 5 commercials I had nothing left to say Talk show host was index-carded All organized and blank The other guests were scared and hardened What a sad parade, what a sad parade Call me a leper Call me a leper Call me a leper
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