Song: "Your Particular Deity"

Words and Music by Geoff Mather
Lyrics copyright Geoff Mather 2008 All Rights Reserved

I don't care for imaginary beings
I'm not scared of goblins or demons,
Gods and elves - never seem to show themselves
So why should I believe in them?

There have been hundreds and thousands of gods
Each one sincerely revered
All had their followers, claiming the truth
You think the rest are all weird

Why your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age?
Your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age?

Based on the writings of primitive minds
You think that I’ll fall in line
But if I try to use reason and rhyme
I’ll burn in Hell for all time!

Why your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age?
Your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age?

I don’t care for imaginary beings
I’m not scared of goblins or demons
Gods and elves - never seem to show themselves
So why should I believe in them?

Your holy book says my slaves should obey
And I should treat them quite well
Surely a god would say “Slavery is wrong”
Three precious words would have helped

Not your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age!
Your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age.

Two thousand years ago, ignorance reigned
Peasants and even the king
All thought that magical powers were real
They would believe anything

Why your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age?
Your particular deity, from the Middle East, in the Iron Age?

Use reason? I’ll burn
Use my mind? I’ll burn
Ask questions? I’ll burn
Be doubtful? I’ll burn

Geoff Mather 2007

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