Intro
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[verse 1]
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We are building a religion
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We are building it bigger
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We are widening the corridors
And adding more lanes
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We are building a religion
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We are now accepting callers
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To resist it is useless
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It is useless to resist it
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His cigarette is burning
But he never seems to ash
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He is grooming his poodle
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He is living comfort eagle
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You can meet at his location
But you better come with cash
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Now his hat is on backwards
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He can show you his tattoos
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He is in the music business
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He is calling you "DUDE!"
[verse 2]
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Now today is tomorrow
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And tomorrow today
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And yesterday is weaving in and out
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And the fluffy white lines
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That the airplane leaves behind
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Are drifting right in front
of the waining of the moon
[chorus]
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He is handling the money
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He's serving the food
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He knows about your party
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He is calling you "DUDE!"
[verse 3]
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Now do you believe
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In the one big sign
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The doublewide shine
On the bootheels of your prime
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Doesn't matter if you're skinny
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Doesn't matter if you're fat
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You can dress up like a sultan
In your onion head hat
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We are building a religion
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We are making a brand
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We're the only ones to turn to
When your castles turn to sand
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Take a bite of this apple
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Mr. corporate events
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Take a walk through the jungle
Of cardboard shanties and tents
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Some people drink Pepsi
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Some people drink Coke
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The wacky morning DJ
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Says democracy's a joke!
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He says now do you believe
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In the one big song
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He's now accepting callers
Who would like to sing along
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She says, do you believe
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In the one true edge
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By fastening your safety belts
And stepping towards the ledge
[chorus]
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He is handling the money
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He is serving the food
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He is now accepting callers
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He is calling me "DUDE!"
[verse 4]
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Now do you believe
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In the one big sign
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The doublewide shine
On the bootheels of your prime
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There's no need to ask directions
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If you ever lose your mind
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We're behind you
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We're behind you
And let us please remind you
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We can send a car to find you
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If you ever lose your way
[outro]
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We are building a religion
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We are building it bigger
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We are building...
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G# religion...
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G# limited...
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Edition...
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We are now accepting callers...
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For these beautiful...
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