Be Serious
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Be Serious lyrics

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Duration2:57
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I really envy Christians I envy Muslims too It must be great to be sure As a top Hindu or Jew He said, ‽Pray to God for mercy” He said, ‽Get down on your knees” He said, ‽Ask Him for forgiveness” He said, ‽When you do, say please And I got no one to turn to When I'm sinkin' in the shit Feel so sad and lonely No one to tell me what to do He said, ‽Well I shouldn't grumble We'll have our ups and downs If you just ask Him nicely He'll Iron out your frowns” And I d-d-don't believe in willpower Self-expression's such a fraud I mean how can I express myself When there's no self to express? Be serious Then put a lid on it (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) I said I really envy Christians And I envy Muslims too Must be great to be sure A top Hindu or Jew (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) When I got no one to turn to When I'm sinkin' in the shit Feel so sad and lonely No one to tell me what to do Be serious (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) And I don't believe in willpower Self-expression's such a fraud I mean how can I express myself When there's no self to express? Be serious (Do us a favor) Be serious (Do us a favor) Be serious (Do us a favor) Be serious (Do us a favor) Be serious (Do us a favor) Be serious (Do us a favor) Be serious (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) (Do us a favor) Leave it out

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