Deconstruction Junction

In Deconstruction Junction, we live behind the curtain There's a place for you to sit when your faith just isn't workin' So ask your burning questions, and push beyond the fear You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here At Deconstruction Junction, we examine all the seams Of the Scripture to see if it means what they say it means There's more to take in then at first what would appear You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here At Deconstruction Junction, certainty is a burden It'll cause you to do some things that leave you hurtin' for certain So if you're pressured not to, don't be afraid to veer You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, we read up every case Cause doubts and fears do not disqualify you from the faith So survey the sea of stances and step beyond the pier You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, we fix it when it's broke And do it to be truthful, even when they call it [*sigh*] woke Examine the prooftexts they say are super clear You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, we critique the system But work within the parts that still contain some wisdom So don't follow the crowds, they cheer you but then they jeer You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, we follow Jesus' vision Cause Jesus deconstructed His rabbinical tradition So bring to Jesus all the positions they hold dear You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, no subject we won't tackle The Spirit wants to free you from your hermeneutic shackles like a Parakeet, she's the paraclete, drawing near If you wanna come home, then you can't stay here At Deconstruction Junction, you'll suffer some attacks From people who say bad things, and will not take 'em back So grow a thicker skin, and ignore them if they leer You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here At Deconstruction Junction, the Spirit sets the pace It's not a competition, there's no need to win the race Some folks are way ahead, and others bring up the rear They ain't gotta go home, but they can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, it isn't always safe Some shots will get fired, eventually you duck and strafe But when you're at the front, you're the tip of the spear You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, some things God will reveal There might be fleshly habits God is is asking you to kill You might disown your old ways, might have to shed a tear You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here At Deconstruction Junction, it's quite a lovely bargain To find language for realness in exchange for cultic jargon It's time to ditch the outer fake religious veneer You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here In Deconstruction Junction, the captives can be free The gospel's not just for you, but your community So don't miss shalom in its global premiere You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here At Deconstruction Junction, you might encounter hope The things that used to trap you, you'll look up and be like, "nope!" It's not a place to live, but a temporary sphere, When you're ready for home then you won't stay here Deconstruction Junction's a necessary stage For folks who've been abused to be free from guilt and rage You'll be fiendin' for the good life, like water is for deer And when you make it home, you'll be glad you ain't here