A New Law

This song came to my mind in a recent conversation...I thought I'd post it for you all--to give you something to think about before American Idol starts up. Derek writes most of his tunes to the church, and is known for being a straight shooting, "stir-the-pot" type (obviously). I really like that about him.

A song lyric to make you think by Derek Webb:

A New Law
don’t teach me about politics and government
just tell me who to vote for
don’t teach me about truth and beauty

just label my music
don’t teach me how to live like a free man

just give me a new law

i don’t wanna know if the answers aren’t easy

so just bring it down from the mountain to me

i want a new law

gimme that new law

don’t teach me about moderation and liberty

i prefer a shot of grape juice
don’t teach me about loving my enemies
don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit

just give me a new law

what’s the use in trading a law you can never keep

for one you can that cannot get you anything
do not be afraid