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R.E.M. lyrics : "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

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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