AMERICAN IDOL$
Joe Le-Mon
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I don't want a heart of gold Even though it won't rust You ever dream of living in a Nation that surrendered to her money lust Dollar bills tell us that in God we trust But the truth is mammon is the only god that must Receive the full obedience of the American Brave Land of the free looking more like slaves Slaves to production, slaves to power Slaves to the good life keep The drip coming need a shower They say make the money don't let the money make you But how do you point it out when privilege has shaped you You don't wanna hear it so you refuse to listen Money, money, money get you a rollie that glistens And the pulpit used to be a place For the one's living in submission to God's will But now the preachersnsneakers' outfit's So cold that it will give you chills Man it's cold in these Northeast Ohio winters Another empty pew because the Congregation member got tired of getting splinters But not from the seat But from the preacher speaking heat Who used the tithe dollars for the Gucci slippers on his feet SHEESH It's a pandemic, an American disease Where the only god I follow is the one I see in me And please, keep in mind Yea we're aware of your grind But when you started this thing out Was it really about the dime A consumer driven culture can Easily permeate the church A capitalistic congregation Can stunt rebirth Because people are viewed Not as humans just simply resources Man, that's Gospel distorted The Great Commission aborted Entrepreneurial principles stamped With Jesus leaves the message contorted I grew up with the preachers Saying you can't take it with you Now I live in the land where Some pastors grab all they want And if you raise a speculation They'll say here's a tissue for your issue if you need to cry, then you can bawl, while I stunt These are our American Idols, Our nation's greed permeated the church Most the saints lived below their means Francis of Assisi lived in poverty And preached to the birds But now book sales will get you mansions Where we use the language that the Communicator just slayed it like Manson Sermon content shallow like MMM BOP that's Hanson While I can get loaded just for Proclaiming the One who paid your ransom I said Book sales will get you mansions Where we use the language that the Communicator just slayed it like manson Sermon content shallow like "MMM BOP" that's Hanson While I can get loaded just for Proclaiming the One who paid your ransom These are once again, our American idols Don't cramp the style, midol In the land where the paycheck is rightful And speaking against honor is spiteful So what are you gonna do with this information Clap back in the comments without hesitation Question all my finances, ask to see my statements Put your head down in humiliation Money ain't a sin, it's just the way we use it If you use this as an excuse not to go to a Church then you're foolish Because before you point the finger You better check the mirror Remove the log from your own eye So your vision's clearer But I am calling for all of us to see it Stop focusing on the drip When the Living Water is leaking Because what if our country has traded Jesus for capitalism And exchanged peace for nationalism If you disagree then we can have a discussion But I think the Bride is getting Wide and needs some liposuction Body of Christ unhealthy Needs some tummy-tucking Or just to vomit out all the False gods that she's been trusting
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