Who Will Save Your Soul

"Who Will Save Your Soul"


People living their lives for you
on TV
They say they're better than you
and you agree

He says hold my calls for me
I must go
The boy says come here boys,
there ain't nothing for free

Another doctor's visit,
another lawyer's bill,
another cute cheap thrill

You know you love him
if you put him in your will, but ...
Who will save your soul
when it comes to the flowers now

Who will save your soul
after all the lies that you told, boy

Who will save your soul
if you won't save your own?

We try to hustle them,
try to bustle them,
try to cuss them
The cops want someone to bust
down on Orleans Avenue

Another day,
another dollar,
another war,
another tower

Went up where the homeless
had their homes
So we pray to
as many different gods
as there are flowers

But we call religion our friend
We're so worried about saving our souls
Afraid that God will take
His toll that we forget to begin but

Who will save your soul
when it comes to the flowers now
Who will save your soul
after all the lies that you told, boy
Who will save your soul
if you won't save your own?

Some are walking,
some are talking,
some are stalking their kill

You got social security,
but it don't pay your bills
There are addictions to feed
and there are mouths to pay
So you bargain with the Devil,
say you're OK for today

You say that you love them,
take their money and run
Say, it's been swell, sweetheart,
but it was just one of those things
Those flings,
those strings you've got to cut
So get out on the streets, girls,
and bust your butts

Who will save your soul
when it comes to the flowers now
Who will save your soul
after all the lies that you told, boy
Who will save your soul if you won't save your own?

Jewel