people living their lives for you on tv
they say they're better than you and you agree
another burger, another hotdog, some fries
a wish in the well, hope your health doesn't go to hell, well
another doctor's bill, a lawyer's bill, another cute, cheap thrill
you know you love him if you put him in your will
CHORUS who will save your soul, when it comes to the flower 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
CHORUS
some are walking, some are talking, some are staking their kill
you got social security but that don't pay your bills
there are addictions to feed and ther are mouths to pay
so you bargain with the devil say you're ok for today
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 got to cut
so get out on the street girls and bust your butts
CHORUS
Jewel Kilcher