Becoming Secular

They tried to keep their arms 'round us They told us it was free Their coffee and their crucifixions burned Put scars on both our knees That wishful drinking summer So sweet and sinful you and me Rolling 'round your parents hardwood floor Getting high out in the heat (you and me) You were lonely and I had a song They told you we did wrong And we hung there on that cross in your old room I lost faith you were trying to believe I play the memory in my head like a symphony I tried to keep my arms 'round you In the end it wasn't me The pharmacy receipt with shaky hands Was all you'd really need To scare you into praying To put your heart in retreat All that faith and fear came racing back Brought you to your knees It was lonely but I got along Singing these ragged songs But lately I've been at a loss for words Lost faith but I'm trying to believe I play the memories in my head like a symphony When it's lonely I'll get along Singing these ragged songs I pray you don't confuse my words