Lyrics
Some people say that life is a game, well if this is so
Introduction: Life is compared to a game, questioning the rules.
I'd like to know the rules on which this game of life is based.
Curiosity about the fundamental rules governing life.
I know of no game more fitting than the age old game of cricket
Expressing cricket as a fitting metaphor for life due to its honor and character.
It has honor, it has character and it's British.
Highlighting the virtues of cricket, emphasizing its British origin.
Now God laid down the rules of life when he wrote those Ten Commandments
Reference to God's rules in the Ten Commandments.
And to cricket those ten same rules shall apply.
Comparing cricket to God's rules, suggesting they align.
Show compassion and self-righteousness and be honest above all
Moral values emphasized: compassion, self-righteousness, and honesty.
And come to God's call with bat and ball.
Linking the game of cricket to responding to God's call with dedication.
Now the Devil has a player and he's called the Demon Bowler,
Introducing the Devil's player, the Demon Bowler.
He's shrewd, he's rude and he's wicked.
Describing Demon Bowler's characteristics: shrewd, rude, and wicked.
He is sent by Sinful Satan and he's out to take your wicket
Connecting Demon Bowler to Sinful Satan, aiming to harm ("take your wicket").
And you know that that's not cricket.
Expressing disapproval of Demon Bowler's actions as "not cricket."
He'll baffle you with googlies with leg breaks and off spin
Describing Demon Bowler's tactics with cricket terms: googlies, leg breaks, and off spin.
But keep a level head and don't let that demon in.
Advising to stay composed and not succumb to demonic influences.
So keep a straight bat at all times, let the Bible be your guide
Encouraging a morally guided approach in life, using the Bible as a reference.
And you'll get by, yes you'll get by.
Assuring that following moral guidelines leads to success.
All through your life he'll try to bowl you out
Warning about life challenges represented by the Demon Bowler.
Beware the Demon bowler.
Reiteration to beware of the cunning Demon Bowler.
He's crafty and deceitful and he'll try to L.B.W.,
Describing Demon Bowler's deceitful attempts, including "L.B.W." (leg before wicket) reference.
And bowl a maiden over.
Using a cricket metaphor, warning about the Devil's intention to overwhelm (bowl a maiden over).
The Devil takes the weak in spirit and so we must always be courageous
Highlighting the Devil's target: the weak in spirit, advocating for courage.
And remember that God is on your side.
Emphasizing divine support in facing challenges.
So keep old Satan in your sights and play the straight and narrow line
Advising to stay focused on a righteous path, keeping the Devil in check.
And you'll get by, yes you'll get by.
Reiterating that adherence to moral principles leads to success.
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