Sing a Song of Lies

Lyrics lie, but we sing along with the radio
perpetuating the deception 
because no one really pays attention anyway.
Just words. Words set to catchy tunes
that have all been sung before, since
the beginning of time. Timeless thoughts
and  yearnings to accompany the beating
of our hearts, tell us when to be happy or sad,
reminding of former days, former lives.
"Jesus is all I need" we belt out at church
while swaying and clapping, but it's a lie.
Maybe this second, yes, but we need more
than spirit  if we're as honest 
as Jesus asks us to be.
"All I ask is one more day with you" - hogwash.
I want a lifetime. Can't fault the writers -
each singer has a different truth
they're living by. Each truth has a different
tune. Mine's in a minor key today,
but give me time. Upbeat's just ahead.


(c) Ellen Gillette, 2012