Be Serious - Robert Wyatt

I really envy Christians
I envy Muslims too
It must be great to be so sure
As a top Hindu or Jew
He said
Pray to God for mercy
He said
Get down on your knees
He said
Ask Him for forgiveness
He said
When you do say please
And I got no one to turn to
When I'm sinking in the s**t
I feel so sad and lonely
No one to tell me what to do
He said
Well I shouldn't grumble
We all have our ups and down
If you just ask Him nicely
He'll iron out your frown
And if I don't believe in will power
Self expressions such a fraud
I mean how can I express myself
When there's no self to express
Be serious
Then he put a lid on it
Do us a favour
Do us a favour
I really envy Christians
I envy Muslims too
It must be great to be so sure
Probably do want you
Do us a favour
Do us a favour
When I've got no one to turn to
When I'm sinking in the ship
Feel so sad and lonely
No one to tell me what to do
Be serious
Do us a favour
And I don't believe in willpower
Self expressions such a fraud
How can I express myself
When there's no self to express
Be serious
Be serious
Be serious
Be serious
Be serious
Be serious
Be serious
Do us a favour
Do us a favour
Do us a favour
Leave it out
Be Serious - Robert Wyatt