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Why Do We Pray To The Gods Who We Pray To

from 20th Century Exile by Dave Kleh

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Why do we do the things we do
Why do we think the thoughts we think
Why do we say the words we say
Why do we act this way

Why do we do the things we do
Why do we pray to the gods who we pray to

Why do we make the deals we make
Why do we take the things we take
Why do we do the things we do
Why do we cling to the things that we cling to

Why do we do the things we do
Why do we pray to the gods who we pray to

Why do we pray to the gods who we pray to

Why do we negotiate the deals we do
Why do we subjugate the truth
Why do we sin the way we sin
Why do we act the part we’re in
Why do the wars we fight begin

Why do we do the things we do
Why do we pray to the gods who we pray to

Your sweet perfume still fills the rooms of my mind
I think I see a HoJo’s up ahead, might wanna stop, check in, take a shower, sleep in a real bed
Your skin keeps changing different shades of red
There’s a Micky D’s across the street
I’m a go out and grab a bite to eat
Holding court with cretins
Just my guess, but I think it’s official, we’re all crazy
But the crowd appears thrilled

Why do we do the things we do
Why do we pray to the gods who we pray to
Why do we do the things we do
Why do we pray to the gods who we pray to

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you (Christianity)
Treat others as you would yourself be treated (Hinduism)
Do unto all men as you would wish to have done unto you (Islam)
What you yourself hate, do to no man (Judaism)
Hurt not others with that which pains yourself (Buddhism)
Live in harmony, for we are all related (Native American)
Do as you will, long as you harm no one (Sacred Earth)
Come bearing gifts of common sense, miracles and wonder
To believe takes a certain kind of weakness
Blindness is the first thing to set in without sustenance
Good friends can become the same as a vague acquaintance
Kindness is usually rare on a sinking ship
And there is no difference between the devil and an angel on an ego trip
In the umbrella of the nightfall, beautiful things fall apart
Some things you don’t know the price of until it’s fully paid for
The magician doesn’t trick you
The magician helps you trick yourself
Some things you don’t know the price of until it’s fully paid for
In the umbrella of the nightfall, beautiful things fall apart

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from 20th Century Exile, released March 1, 2024

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Dave Kleh Burlington, Vermont

Dave Kleh is a 20th century exile, a singer-songwriter making music, recording music, playing most of the instruments...you get the idea. Real music, real good!. Rock on!

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