Back from the dead

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This is a song in which Jesus is thinking about how He did first time round and whether He should come back or not. I've always been interested in Jesus as an historical figure - he was a great communicator, a resistance leader, a medic and understood the politics of his times. I'm desperate for one more drink Help me forget what I dare not think I'm waiting for forgiveness, from a Father I don't know Everyone seems to want me to go Prayin' better times lie ahead I'm getting' itchy feet, I need to move The highway beckons, the road looks smooth But the further I run I'm nearer home And all the signs are I'm still on my own I might give the impression I've already fled But I'll be back, back from the dead I'll soon be out of here, I'll get my coat It remains unclear, still afloat You can own up to what's in your heart You got one last chance to match up the parts Am I being loved or bled I have words to share and no need to fight I'm a cryptic guy, I want equal rights I'm determined to prove my innocence I'll stop at nothing but tolerance I may look crucified but I was once well fed And I'll be back, back from the dead No one here knows my name To them this war is just one big game Gotta be careful who I trust Sex can kill and the tanks may rust And when power corrupts it goes to my head People are, martyrs be How come they still believe in me Money lenders in the temple buying fame Extremism is never tame The ancient rivers are running red And I'll be back, back from the dead I've walked this desert 40 days and nights Been tempted by the Devil's light Heard the cries of the blind, gave them back their site Gave the stillness of the dead a new lease of life And for 5,000 miracled fish and bread I'm not your dealer, I'm not your boss Must find a better way out than the cross I spoke in parables and rhymes Betrayed as the cock crowed three times And the Romans dragged me from my bed But I'll be back, back from the dead