Liar

[June 1988][Lyrics by T. Denlinger, Music by C. Turner, R. Feltman, M. Anthony, T. Denlinger]This song reflects the lie that the non-Christian rock musician lives who defiantly preaches hedonism at the expense of his&her audience.We see the crowd looking up to us, and we realize our responsibility to them. Every musician is responsible to their audience.If a musician ever sets his goal on making money at the expense of his audience, he will answer to God.Jesus said in Luke 17:1-2, "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin." I'd say that's pretty easily interpreted. Wouldn't you agree?![Verse 1]The multitudes are watching (Matthew 13: 14-15)They see but cannot seeI hear laughter in the crowdI see them staring at meMy words will give them pleasure (2 Timothy 4: 3-4)The drug that calms their fearsBut only for an instantHe helps me tickle their ears[Chorus]He's a liar (John 8:44)And the young fall prey (John 10:10a)He's a liarThey will soon hate the day (2 Corinthians 5:10)When they see themselvesUnder piercing pure light (Acts 26:18)He has blinded their eyes (2 Corinthians 4:4)When wrong seems too right (John 3:19-20)[Verse 2]They cheer when I appear (Daniel 3: 7, 12)They cry when I walk the stageThey buy my cool philosophies (1 Timothy 4:1)The crowd shouts forth with rageWhen white rock sings so pure (2 Peter 2: 20-22)The contrast is too greatReturning, they dance and chant to meAgain they take the bait[Bridge]I thought I knew what I did up thereIsn't satan just a word?My fans are pulling triggers nowMy vision's getting blurredBut still they keep on comingThe craze is too intenseI'm caught in a trap of fame and wealth (1 Timothy 6:9)They want me on the fence.