Tried for so long - it’s empty
Learned every song - it’s empty
Been born again - it’s empty
It’s all pretend - it’s empty
Peer pressure, fear works better, stick and carrot, cross to bear, but
It’s empty

I lost count of just how many times before I turned 14
I dragged myself down to the altar, did the song and dance, I wanted to believe
And if at first you don’t succeed to find the peace they promised
At least there’s gonna be a potluck - you gotta eat

Tried for so long - it’s empty
Learned every song - it’s empty
Been born again - it’s empty
It’s all pretend - it’s empty
Peer pressure, fear works better, stick and carrot, cross to bear, but
It’s only bricks and painted glass - please don’t share your questions with the class
It’s all empty

Everything they ever taught you, there’s a thread pulled through it all
But it ain’t dogma, there ain’t no devil, can’t go through the altar call
And the heaven that you’re seeking lies in every pair of eyes
Cuz God is love, and love is God, and all the rest is bullshit lies

Start to feel the panic cuz the doubt was Satanic
And I couldn’t touch the face of God until I went organic
Cuz the gifts he gave to mankind grows from the planet
But the truth ain’t in the plans, oh no, that’s why they ban it
When they tell you that the world is gonna hate you for your faith
It’s a self fulfilling prophecy, the way that they behave
When they tell you it’s the poor that need to turn the other cheek
They’re selling everybody up the creek

Tried for so long - it’s empty
Learned every song - it’s empty
Been born again - it’s empty
It’s all pretend - it’s empty
Peer pressure, fear works better, stick and carrot, cross to bear, but
I am you, you are me, so burn down the buildings
They’re empty
It’s all empty