Becoming Secular - Dave Hause

They tried to keep their arms 'round us

They told us it was free

Their coffee and their crucifixions burned

Put scars on both our knees

That wishful drinking summer

So sweet and sinful you and me

Rolling 'round your parents hardwood floor

Getting high out in the heat (you and me)

You were lonely and I had a song

They told you we did wrong

And we hung there on that cross in your old room

I lost faith you were trying to believe

I play the memory in my head like a symphony

I tried to keep my arms 'round you

In the end it wasn’t me

The pharmacy receipt with shaky hands

Was all you’d really need

To scare you into praying

To put your heart in retreat

All that faith and fear came racing back

Brought you to your knees

It was lonely but I got along

Singing these ragged songs

But lately I’ve been at a loss for words

Lost faith but I’m trying to believe

I play the memories in my head like a symphony

When it’s lonely I’ll get along

Singing these ragged songs

I pray you don’t confuse my words