We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Heaven #2

from EVERYONE'S SPECIAL by Adam Murphy

/

lyrics

I got to the gate and I was feeling good
Did most of the things I was told I should
I worshipped and prayed to get you pleased
Told of your glory and followed the creed
I did hold my beliefs despite my eyes
Defied all those dirty heathen science minds
Devoted my days to crushing those who sin
God you’re great now please let me in

Dang! You're wrong! Down you go!
You’re not getting in here with your phony holy show
Think I can’t see through your flattery?
Selfish salvation — seeking won’t do it for me

What did I do wrong lord, who do I blame?
Was it just the part of the world from whence I came?
Why did you put me here then in with the wrong crowd
Drifting blind with the wrong guide in a sheepish cloud?
I backed the wrong horse and now the burning second prize
Is eternal dark paralysis instead of paradise
Should I have spread my bets each way just in case?
I thought I’d followed the righteous course to be well placed

Dang! You're wrong! Down you go!
Having inherited the Earth in perfect health
It was there for you to discover and enjoy
But as soon as you could you fattened up and set out to destroy
You had the master brain to fix it all
Instead you let it go, handing greed the reins
You had your choice of fine minds to learn from and befriend
But preferred to pick petty fights and quickly condemn
So there’ll be no reward for the wantonly inane
And you’re not coming near my house after the mess you made
Of that beautiful oasis of the universe
So get back down there boy and make it work

If I get to the gates I won’t know my fate
A pat on the back or a slam in the face
But till then if we can make this earthly life improve
Whither or whatever, surely we can’t lose

credits

from EVERYONE'S SPECIAL, released November 27, 2015

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Adam Murphy Ireland

Adam Murphy was born and raised in Cork, Ireland, but is a long-time Galway resident after periods living and working in Europe, USA, and UK.
‘Progress’ is his ninth album of original material. Each collection has a discrete flavour and is a set of thematically linked pieces. His work has been aired regularly on RTE and other radio stations in Ireland and abroad, most recently in the Far East.
... more

contact / help

Contact Adam Murphy

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

If you like Adam Murphy, you may also like: