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 Oh, Lord, I see a light

 I hear broad gates throwing back their bolts

 Feel arms of welcome open wide

 Oh, Lord, the light is so bright

 And I don't know what it means

 I don't know what it means

 It means rows of shiny fighter jets

 And shelves for Nancy's china sets

BODs and candy jars and war (bloody war)

And so much more

 Oh, Lord, you are too good to me

 Your hands are warm and your grip is firm

 Your light is so bright that I can't see

 Oh, Lord, is this the promised land?

 I pray that you will lead the way

 And hold on tightly to my hand

 Believe me, son, I'll hold you tight

 And guide you through the blinding light

 To the death of all the union shops

 And a noose for Mikhail Gorbachev

 Our streets are free from pesky beggars

 You'll dine with Marcos and Noriega

 Your slickest schemes and your darkest dreams are coming true

 You're gonna get what you deserve

 Oh, Lord, the light's so bright

 I don't mean to criticize

 But it's really starting to hurt my eyes

 Oh, Lord, your grip is just a little too tight

 If you could loosen it just a touch

 You don't have to be so rough

"Rough," you say? You've made my day

Wait'll you see what's on the way

Welfare cuts and Contra funding

 Gonna learn you, boy, about pain and suffering

Oh no, what's happening?

No, no, it's all a bad dream

My God, what have I done?

Something has gone wrong

Yes, yes, it's all as planned

Ron my boy you are now a man

 You'll learn and burn anew each day

 To the deepest rungs away

 And Heaven's grace may trickle down someday

 Oh, Lord, how could I have been so wrong?

 My father weren't you with me all along?

 Oh, Lord, I want to go back

 Purge memory kill history

 Dream unilateral attack

 Hush, my son, you have done me so proud

Smiling simpering sold my bag

 Across your nation raised my flag

 My son, now off to bed with you

 I'll wake you when the others have arrived

It won't be long now

 They will follow you

They will follow you

 Hello, John Paul, it's been too long

 It's really great that you've come along

They will follow you

 Mr. Falwell, what a surprise

Settle in and dry your eyes

They will follow you

Maggie, Henry, Mommy dear

Welcome home, there's room for many more

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