New Test Leper (Acoustic / Live From Seattle, WA / 4/19/1996)

R.E.M.
Album : Complete Rarities 1988-2011

I can't say that I love Jesus
that would be a hollow claim
He did make some observations
and I'm quoting them today
Judge not lest ye be judged
what a beautiful refrain
The studio audience disagrees
Have his lambs all gone astray
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
You are lost and disillusioned
what an awful thing to say
I know this show doesn't flatter
It means nothing to me
I thought I might help them understand
but what an ugly thing to see
I am not an animal
subtitled under the screen
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
When I tried to tell my story
They cut me off to take a break
I sat silent 5 commercials
I had nothing left to say
The talk show host was index carded
All organized and blank
The other guests were scared and hardened
What a sad parade
What a sad parade
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
Call me a leper