Lyrics
A month of Sundays, law enforced
Describes a prolonged period of strict adherence to religious practices imposed by law.
The church's new torture is now enforced
Suggests that the church has adopted a new form of psychological or physical torment.
A month of church every day
Advocates for an intensified religious commitment, calling for daily church attendance.
Is what they want without delay
Expresses a demand for immediate compliance with the desired frequency of church attendance.
Backed by troops, hated by people
Highlights the imposition of religious rules with military support, causing resentment among the populace.
One day you're forced towards the steeple
Depicts the forceful redirection of individuals toward the church against their will.
You're living in the shadow of death
Describes living under the constant threat of death, symbolic of the oppressive nature of the religious regime.
The lightning bolt that steals your breath
Uses a lightning bolt metaphor to convey the sudden and shocking nature of life-threatening situations.
The church's doors are never shut
Portrays the church as always accessible, but the implication of the following lines questions this openness.
You're always welcome in
Conveys a welcoming facade of the church but hints at hidden motives or consequences.
But when will the day come
Raises the question of when individuals will be required to pay for religious services, possibly indicating hypocrisy.
When you have to pay for them to relieve your sin?
Highlights the potential commercialization or exploitation of religious practices for personal gain.
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