Lyrics
Got some bad religion flowing in my veins
The speaker acknowledges having negative influences or beliefs deeply ingrained in their personality.
I don't know how the preacher missed it
The speaker questions why the preacher didn't address or recognize the problematic elements during a sermon.
When he was calling out the names
Reference to the preacher calling out names, possibly for salvation or redemption.
But I know I won't be saved
The speaker expresses a lack of belief in being saved due to the presence of negative influences.
Cause I've got some bad religion in my veins
Reiteration of the speaker having detrimental beliefs deeply ingrained within them.
Been a long time since I've felt the hand of God on my face
Describes a distant or absent connection with a higher power over an extended period.
I've cheated, lied, lost my pride in total disgrace
Confession of past wrongdoings, including cheating, lying, and losing pride, leading to disgrace.
Paying time for guilty crimes is my new faith
Acceptance of consequences for committed crimes as a form of newfound faith.
Cause I've got some bad religion flowing in my veins
Reiteration of the presence of negative influences or beliefs in the speaker's character.
I don't know how the preacher missed it
Repetition of questioning the preacher's failure to address the speaker's internal struggles.
When he was calling out the names
Reiteration of the preacher calling out names without addressing the speaker's specific issues.
But I know I won't be saved
Reaffirmation of the speaker's skepticism about being saved due to their internal struggles.
Cause I've got some bad religion in my veins
Repetition of the speaker acknowledging the presence of negative influences or beliefs within them.
Guess these guilty looks are just my cross to bear
The speaker considers their guilty appearance as a burden they must bear.
These seven deadly sins don't seem right or fair
Reflection on the perceived unfairness of the seven deadly sins and the speaker's own undisclosed sins.
I've got so many more I haven't even shared
Acknowledgment of having more sins that haven't been revealed or shared.
Cause I've got some bad religion flowing in my veins
Reiteration of the speaker having negative influences or beliefs deeply ingrained in their personality.
I don't know how the preacher missed it
Repetition of questioning the preacher's failure to address the speaker's internal struggles.
When he was calling out the names
Reiteration of the preacher calling out names without addressing the speaker's specific issues.
But I know I won't be saved
Reaffirmation of the speaker's skepticism about being saved due to their internal struggles.
Cause I've got some bad religion in my veins
Repetition of the speaker acknowledging the presence of negative influences or beliefs within them.
I wish I could repent
The speaker expresses a desire for repentance and a change in their behavior.
I wish I could refrain
The speaker wishes they could abstain from negative influences or beliefs.
I know I'm doing wrong
Recognition of wrongdoing without feeling remorse or guilt.
Not hanging my head in shame
The speaker doesn't feel ashamed despite knowing they are doing wrong.
But I just keep taking the Lord's name in vain
The speaker repeatedly takes the Lord's name in vain without a sense of remorse.
I've got some bad religion flowing in my veins
Reiteration of the speaker having negative influences or beliefs deeply ingrained in their personality.
I don't know how the preacher missed it
Repetition of questioning the preacher's failure to address the speaker's internal struggles.
When he was calling out the names
Reiteration of the preacher calling out names without addressing the speaker's specific issues.
But I know I won't be saved
Reaffirmation of the speaker's skepticism about being saved due to their internal struggles.
Cause I've got some bad religion in my veins
Repetition of the speaker acknowledging the presence of negative influences or beliefs within them.
Cause I've got some bad religion in my veins
Reiteration of the speaker having negative influences or beliefs deeply ingrained in their personality.
Cause I've got some bad religion in my veins
Repetition emphasizing the strong presence of negative influences or beliefs within the speaker.
Got some bad religion in my veins
Final confirmation of the enduring presence of detrimental beliefs within the speaker.
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