Angel Too Soon
In a little white house on a blacktop road, in her
sleep is where she died. She walked through a tunnel with
a light at the end and swam across the river of life.
God gave her a mansion on a hill in Heaven and her
wings that afternoon. The preacher said she's in a
better place, but if you want to know the truth...
Chorus:
She's an angel too soon. A pretty flower that
never bloomed. Somewhere on the other side of the
moon, she's an angel too soon.
Around the house there's an emptiness, but her room
still looks the same. There's heart throb posters on
the wall and a Barbie make-up case. Today would have
been her birthday, so her mama made her favorite cake.
She wasn't there to blow out the candles, but daddy lit
them anyway.
She's an angel too soon. A pretty flower that
never bloomed. Somewhere on the other side of the
moon, she's an angel too soon.
It's so hard for us to understand why she was taken
away. But if we could see her spread her wings, maybe
then we wouldn't say...
She's an angel too soon. A pretty flower that
never bloomed. Somewhere on the other side of the
moon, she's an angel too soon.
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Even Heroes Die
Midnight at Graceland in '72, shooting t.v.'s with
groupies in the Jungle room, a little fame and fortune
was all he had left. He had become a parody of
himself.
They dug his grave by the kitchen door, and
millions of blue haired ladies took the guided tour.
His Chinese fan club came over on a boat, and took
pictures at his birthplace in Tupelo.
Chorus:
Some disappear, they drop out of sight. Some
stay too long and get crucified. This world aint no
place to be when your larger than life.
Even heroes die.
Over on the poor side of Birmingham, he was preaching
on the corner, but nobody gave a damn, except a couple
hookers, and a homeless man. A dozen losers were his
best friends.
At the church across the street they were raising
hell. They said if he is a man of God, why do his old
clothes smell? They ran him out of town for disturbing
the peace. He died on a shelter cot in his sleep.
Some disappear, they drop out of sight. Some
stay too long and get crucified. This world aint no
place to be when your larger than life.
Even heroes die.
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Nothin' But the Devil
There's a little square box in my living room, full of
soap operas, talk shows, and funny cartoons. I sit
there on my couch, and I watch it all day. I keep
potato chips on my t.v. tray.
Chorus:
That aint nothin' but the devil
That aint nothin' but the devil
There's a pretty girl at the office with a ladder to
climb. She winks at her boss every time he walks by.
She broke his concentration, she broke up his home.
She took him to the cleaners and now she's gone.
That aint nothin' but the devil
That aint nothin' but the devil
Bridge:
1,2,3, he's after you and me. 4,5,6, he's
always throwing bricks.
A preacher drove his Lincoln to a crystal cathedral.
He talked about the Lord in front of 6,000 people. He
pounded on the pulpit with tears in his eyes, he said
you're all going to hell if you don't pay your tithes.
That aint nothin' but the devil
That aint nothin' but the devil
If you get injured at home or at work, call 1-900-I've
been hurt. We'll sue your ex-girlfriend, your mom and
your dad. We'll sue your dog for chasing you cat!
That aint nothin' but the devil
That aint nothin' but the devil
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Sister Ruby's House of Prayer
Out on Hwy 45, a big white sign hangs in her drive.
Visa, cash, or Mastercard, come see the psychic to the
stars. Mother Mary's in the yard, greeting friends and
parking cars. You can wait your turn in line, as they
go in 1 at a time.
Chorus:
Everyone needs someone to tell them it's alright.
Tell me sister Ruby can I see you tonight?
I didn't know, what the future would hold.
I didn't have a clue til I found her there,
at sister Ruby's house of Prayer.
When the porch light flickers on, then you know your
time has come. A Ju Ju Queen with silver hair, is
waiting in her rocking chair. As you lay your money
down, there you stand on holy ground. Will you be
blessed will you be cursed? The mysteries of the
universe.
Everyone needs someone to tell them it's alright.
Tell me sister Ruby can I see you tonight?
I didn't know, what the future would hold.
I didn't have a clue til I found her there,
at sister Ruby's house of Prayer.
When you leave she'll tell you this, for money, love,
and happiness, get my easy 10 step plan call
1-900-Ruby Ann.
Everyone needs someone to tell them it's alright.
Tell me sister Ruby can I see you tonight?
I didn't know, what the future would hold.
I didn't have a clue til I found her there,
at sister Ruby's house of Prayer.
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I'm a Lucky Man
In a dirty hotel room, somewhere in rainy California,
channel surfing through the night, and there ain't
nothing on. I went down to an empty bar, and I started
talking to a stranger. He said "I come here every
night, so I won't have to be alone."
I guess that I'm a lucky man. I guess that
everything ain't all that bad. There's always somebody
with less. I realize that I'm blessed. Now I
understand. I'm a lucky man.
Somewhere out there in the night, there must be a
million people. They're just trying to survive, barely
holding on. I can't feel sorry for myself, when
everything aint goin' my way. Cause I've got dreams and
something else. I've got a reason to go on.
I guess that I'm a lucky man. I guess that
everything aint all that bad. There's always somebody
with less. I realize that I'm blessed. Now I
understand. I'm a lucky man.
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There's Something Out There
A scared little girl starts crying in the night. Her
daddy runs in and turns on the light. She points out
the window where she saw a ghost. It's a good thing
he's there holding her close.
Chorus:
There's something out there. There's something
out there. There's something out there. There's
something out there. There's something out there, you
don't see what I see.
A little bitty town in a big old world is the end of
the line for most young girls. But 18 years was all
she could stand. She said "I'm going searching for the
promised land".
There's something out there. There's something
out there. There's something out there. There's
something out there. There's something out there, you
don't see what I see.
There's a gray haired lady in the old folks home. Her
children don't visit and her husband's gone. She sits
in a lonely room alone all day just waiting on Jesus
to take her away.
There's something out there. There's something
out there. There's something out there. There's
something out there. There's something out there, you
don't see what I see.
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Things Left Undone
When your life is over, you're reaching the end, and
the river of Jordan is around the bend. Will you be
counting all the trophies you've won? Or will you look
back on things left undone?
Chorus:
When a stranger came knocking did you let him in?
Was there food on your table for a down and out friend?
Did you hide in the shadows? Did you walk in
the sun? Or do you regret the things left undone?
Somebody you cared for broke your heart. You let
foolish pride keep you apart. Why didn't you learn how
to forgive someone? So many years passed with things
left undone.
When a stranger came knocking did you let him in?
Was there food on your table for a down and out friend?
Did you hide in the shadows? Did you walk in
the sun? Or do you regret the things left undone?
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Downtown Babylon
Down at the Baptist Sunday school board, I work
stacking bibles from 7 to 4. I guess the will of God
has got to be obeyed, but I know I wouldn't do it if I
didn't get paid. Amen.
I left the girl of my dreams 400 miles away, with just
a Polaroid picture and a tear on her face. Mama gave
me a card for my telephone line, those 500 minutes
won't cost me a dime. I'm in...
Chorus:
Downtown Babylon, a long long way from home.
I thought it was the promise land, but something's
wrong. Here in downtown Babylon.
Standing on the corner it's easy to see, forbidden
fruit is on every tree. Oh you can get an apple from a
snake on a limb. He's just lookin' for a sucker he can
take in . Here in...
Downtown Babylon, a long long way from home.
I thought it was the promise land, but something's
wrong. Here in downtown Babylon.
Well I wonder now if I was born to run? I'm starting
to feel like the prodigal son. I don't know why back
home they all envy me, 'cause I'm livin' in the belly of
the beast. Here in...
Downtown Babylon, a long long way from home.
I thought it was the promise land, but something's
wrong. Here in downtown Babylon.
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Rise Up
She's got a sink full of dishes, and clothes on the line.
She's got a sweet little baby, and a husband she
can't find. She gets a lot of free advise from her
family and friends. And it's gettin' to the point where
she's gotta sink or swim. So she tells herself to...
Chorus:
Rise up.
She's gonna find something better.
Rise up.
She's gonna get herself together.
When life hits you like a truck you gotta rise up.
She's got a dead end job, but deep down she's got dreams.
So she's having a yard sale and pawning her
wedding ring. She's got a new attitude 'cause she's
sick and tired of crying all night. Come hell or high
water she's gonna start a brand new life. Sit back and
watch that girl,
Rise up.
She's gonna find something better.
Rise up.
She's gonna get herself together.
When life hits you like a truck you gotta rise up.
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Everybody Looks Good At The Starting Line
When you're born it's a beautiful thing. They put a
pacifier in your mouth. You crawl around naked on the
kitchen floor, and your mom and daddy feel so proud.
Chorus:
Everybody looks good at the starting line.
Get on your mark, get ready, but you better keep this in mind.
You can hit the ground running like you're shot
from a gun, but going the distance is the hard part son.
Everybody looks good at the starting line.
You fall in love, you tie the knot, you're on a
permanent honeymoon. But, 20 years later when the
thrill is gone will she still be in love with you?
Everybody looks good at the starting line.
Get on your mark, get ready, but you better keep this in mind.
You can hit the ground running like you're shot
from a gun, but going the distance is the hard part son.
Everybody looks good at the starting line.
Life is a race we've all got to run, so stand up and
toe the line. I wish that I could say it was all
downhill, but there are mountains we've got to climb.
Everybody looks good at the starting line.
Get on your mark, get ready, but you better keep this in mind.
You can hit the ground running like you're shot
from a gun, but going the distance is the hard part son.
Everybody looks good at the starting line.
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Ain't Livin' In Sin No More
There's Christmas lights in the back yard on the 23rd
day of June. There's a big cake on a wash tub, with a
plastic bride and groom. All the neighbors and their
relatives brought there own folding chairs. Her mama
thanked the good Lord above for answering her prayers.
Ain't livin' in sin no more.
They hired a part time preacher that fixes chain saws
on the side. The boom box played "Endless Love" and
Alabama's "Feels so Right". She said "I do", and he
did too. She threw her bouquet in the air. They drove
away in a black Firebird with Minute Rice in their hair.
Chorus:
They aint livin' in sin no more.
They aint livin' in sin no more.
Since they took those wedding vows,
who are the neighbors gonna talk about now?
Ain't livin' in sin no more.
They came home after the honeymoon and nothin' had
really changed except for a legal document and her
different last name. The Church of God preacher came
over. He said, "we've all been praying for you. And now
that you're livin' right we want you to come back to
Sunday school."
Bridge:
Yeah, it's easy to find a lover, but it's hard
to find a friend, so they decided to test the waters
before they jumped in.
They aint livin' in sin no more.
They aint livin' in sin no more.
Since they took those wedding vows,
who are the neighbors gonna talk about now?
Ain't livin' in sin no more.
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Mission Temple Fireworks Stand
I saw a black man with a bible and a sparkler in his hand.
He was holding a tent revival and running a
fireworks stand. He said, "The end of the world is
coming, so you better get on your knees.
Today bottle rockets are 2 for 1, but salvation's FREE."
He said, "I quit my job at a big church where the milk
and money flowed, to sell cherry bombs for Jesus in a
tent beside the road. I aint in it for the money, most
cars pass on by. But I pay the rent on New Year's and
the 4th of July. Here at the...
Chorus:
Holy Ghost, Big Bang Theory, Pentecostal,
Fire and Brimstone, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand.
He said, "Fireworks are dangerous. They can blow up in
your face. So you better read the instructions, light
the fuse and get away. These things are made in China,
so it's easy to see, how a man who worships Buddha
ain't got no guarantee. This is the...
Holy Ghost, Big Bang Theory, Pentecostal,
Fire and Brimstone, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand.
Bridge:
He said, "Everything I'm selling is all going up
in smoke. This world is like an atom bomb, it's ready
to explode. When the trumpet sounds and the Lord comes
back, I promise you one thing. I'll be a human bottle
rocket and I'll go out with a bang. I'll leave this...
Holy Ghost, Big Bang Theory, Pentecostal,
Fire and Brimstone, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand.
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