New Test Leper Lyrics by R.E.M.

New Test Leper Lyrics

    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
    But 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
    The 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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