Spirit Shine lyrics

Shed a tear for the criminal, give him something to believe

Light a fire for the miserable, give the darkness some meaning

Closed wounds harbor pestilence when you lick them from within

Charity has a redolence chastity cannot rescind

Spirit shine, it's a sign

Of a tortured mind

Spirit shine all the time

Can render you blind

You can take it all to heart or throw it all away

You can call it just a lark or live your life that way

You can give until you're dry and sucked of all your gleam

You can fake another cry and compromise your dream

Cling tight to the parable, let it dominate your life

Create a God who's infallible, give your leader some respite

Closed wounds harbor pestilence when you lick them from within

Rosy smiles lose their radiance when you take it on the chin

Spirit shine, it's a sign

Of a troubled mind

Spirit shine all the time

Can render you blind

• Artist:Bad Religion
• Album:The Gray Race (1996)