THIS IS HUMANITY PLAYING FOOLISH GAMES

People portray their lives for your entertainment
on television, Claiming superiority and you nod in agreement.
He announces, “Screen my calls from behind these icy brick barriers,”
Saying, “Step closer, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.”
One more medical invoice, another legal fee,
Yet another alluring but inexpensive excitement.
You know you adore him,
When you decide to include him in your testament, but
Who’s going to redeem your souls?
When it’s time for the flowers,
Who’s going to redeem your souls?
After all the falsehoods you’ve spun, my friend,
And who’s going to redeem your souls,
If you refuse to save yours?
We attempt to trick them, hustle them,
Even curse them.
The police are seeking someone
To crack down on Orleans Avenue.
Another day, another dollar,
Another conflict, another tower
Erected where the homeless once resided.
So we send our prayers to as many deities
As there are varieties of flowers,
Yet we consider religion an ally.
We’re so consumed with saving our souls,
Fearing divine retribution,
That we neglect to start living, but
Who’s going to redeem your souls?
When it comes to the destitute,
Who’s going to redeem your souls?
After all the untruths you’ve delivered, my friend,
And who’s going to redeem your souls,
If you refuse to save yours?
Some are walking, some are conversing,
Some are stalking their prey.
You have social security,
But it doesn’t cover your expenses.
There are cravings to satisfy,
And mouths to feed,
So you negotiate with evil,
But you’re safe for now.
Claim that you love them,
Take their wealth and make a run,
And declare, “It was a lovely time, darling,
But it was just one of those fleeting moments.”
Those affairs, those ties you need to sever,
So step onto the streets, ladies, and work your hardest.
Who’s going to redeem your soul?
When it’s weighed down with burdens,
Who’s going to redeem your souls?
After all the falsehoods you’ve spun, my friend,
And who’s going to redeem your soul,
If you won’t save yours?
Let me tell you about it,
Bide your time, simply bide your time.