Originally posted at OpenSalon.com December 29, 2010
MUSIC: This is a song about Jesus. I’ve always been a little afraid to perform it. I believe in the power of faiths — but lots of different ones. I worry that it could hurt the feelings of very well-meaning and very kind people. It might make others angrier than they already are. So be it. I’m against using religion(s) to hurt other people. I’m not sure about Santa, but I don’t believe Jesus was Republican or Democrat. I figured I would try to see what people thought of it. Peace.
Wrong Side of the Tracks
©Peter Lehndorff
Jesus was a good man when he walked upon the earth.
He fed the hungry and then he quenched our thirst.
Jesus fought injustice, then he went up to the clouds.
Now Jesus is running with the wrong crowd.
His friends block the clinics. They say Jesus wants a fight.
They burn the churches. They say Jesus was a white.
They join militias. He helps them throw the bombs.
Jesus what happened, where did you go wrong.
Chorus: Oh Jesus has been out of town, but they say he’s coming back.
He used to ride a donkey, but he drives a Cadillac.
He used to be real skinny, but there saying he’s gettin fat.
Oh Jesus has been living on the wrong side of the tracks.
Oh Jesus has been living on the wrong side of the tracks.
The fat man on the radio, he yells and shakes his fist.
Jesus he’s sayin’ is getting really pissed.
Let’s block up the border. Let’s throw out the poor.
Let’s teach pregnant children what families are for.
He says Jesus he never went on a date.
But he saves the crooked as long as they’re straight.
He’s got a web site with links to the far right.
His friends are closed minded and some aren’t too bright.
Chorus:
They built him a theme park. It’s down in the south.
The roller coaster comes out of his mouth.
They’re selling Jesus T shirts. They’re selling Jesus hats.
They’ve silkscreened his picture on vinyl placemats.
Now if there’s still a Jesus well it’s not the same as yours.
He still builds bridges. He still opens up the doors.
Jesus likes the Methodists, the Moslems and the Jews.
He’s got a sense of humor so he’ll probably like you.
Chorus