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God, You Need A Haircut

from Curious Dream by Brett Robin Wood

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A song about my relationship with God. Father Dave was an actual priest; a great fellow, may he rest in peace.

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God, You Need A Haircut

Hello God it’s been a while since we talked
I been too busy chasing carrots dangling from the stick tied to my back
I haven’t been to church in well you know how long it’s been
But when Sunday morning comes around I so love sleeping in

Well here’s my confession the first thing on the list
Is I’m not sure I believe in you or if you even exist
But sometimes in the sunshine or just after I’ve been broken
I feel you’ve understood before I’ve even spoken

Hallelujah

I got so bored at church when I was a kid
I’d sit and count the bricks in the wall
One time I got to a thousand & 6
Things started looking up when I was about thirteen
The church formed a youth group around the time of my first wet dream

God I discovered you in the faces of those girls
And their flirty Christian cuddles their crosses and their curves
Father Dave was a cool guy we hung out at his place
Cups of tea played guitar
I felt like I’d joined the human race

Hallelujah

I used to try to understand in order to believe
I have reversed that now and through the eyes of faith I see
And I’m worried and I’m scared that by singing this song
I’ll come across as born again and put people off

You know some people get weird when you mention God
Guess a lot of shit’s gone down in the name of the cross
I guess God looks on saying “do what you will
You got freedom of choice to use for good or ill”

Hallelujah

I could be right I could be wrong but I think it’s you God who wrote this song
That’s okay cause if that’s true and song’s crap I can blame it on you
Okay I’m goin’ to bed now would you please get out of my head now
I really need to get some rest the sleepy mind is truly blessed

I’ll see you in the sun rise hear you in the parakeets cry
I’ll see you in the bathroom mirror looking at me through my own eyes
Those eyes are still bright tho’ lately somewhat baggy
And God you need a haircut you’re getting kind of shaggy

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from Curious Dream, released January 1, 2009
Produced by Brett Robin Wood, Liz Frencham & Steve Vella

Brett Robin Wood: Guitars, Vocals
Liz Frencham: Double Bass, Backing Vocals & String Arrangements
Myfanwy Aldersun: Viola
Bianca Eden: Cello

Recorded at Dog and Bear Studio by Steve Vella
Mixed by Steve Vella at Dog and Bear Studio
Mastered by David Briggs at The Production Workshop

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