Preacher Man

Mama said he was a preacher

That's why she got on her kneew when he beat her

She would cry for salvation 'till her tears hurt

Why she screamed "why" when she looked to the sky

Daddy said she was loose

No wine for her she could only handle juice

No shame when you're playing my game

Anything he wanted, she would comply

Never got home early, but she'd always give an alibi

For he never said I love you and she never asked why

Because she knew it would require him to try

Every Sunday daddy stood before the Lord

Spoke for the speechless and promoted the poor

Congregation on the egde of their seats, hungry for more

But never knew the woman in need was living right next door

They said Jesus, Lord help us, oh reverend help us see

We weant what you want, for the Lord to use me

He said, "You'll soon find what you're looking for, just look at my perfect family"

We went home that Sunday, daddy full of rage

"Why can't you damn heathens just act your age. When we were sharing the Lord I barely saw you smile"

Then he took mama in the back, haven't seen her for a while

My daddy was a preacher

Said he had many things left to teach her

Told us God claimed he could never, ever leave her

Said pain is what connects you to the most high