The Comrades: "A Plastic Jesus"

Written by Greg Matwijiszyn and Jimmy Williams. Copyright 1996.

Come hear my word, now will you follow?
You're sick of life, your soul so hollow
Lies fill the void, you ask no questions
Picked clean, you don't detect deception

A gullible flock that's led astray
Unwavering faith will be betrayed
A song is sung for all to hear
Corruption masked with holy fear

Prey upon your every vulnerability
Comfort for your perceived fragility
Worship on the altar of my pride and greed
Kept in a state of constant dependency

Come and take me by the hand
Salt that rises above the falling sand
Take the bait that keeps me in control
Fortune built on the backs of wandering souls

A plastic Jesus with the will to seize us
In the grip of his power sweet bliss turns sour

144,000 souls in need
144,000 souls will bleed
144,000 souls will cry
144,000 God damn lies