I finally got a copy of the controversial song that delayed the release of Derek Webb's new album. Musically, it's much different than anything he's recorded before. Here are the lyrics:
You say you always treat people like you like to be I guess you love being hated for your sexuality You love when people put words in your mouth ‘Bout what you believe, make you sound like a freak ‘Cause if you really believe what you say you believe You wouldn’t be so damn reckless with the words you speak Wouldn’t silently conceal when the liars speak Denyin’ all the dyin’ of the remedy
Tell me, brother, what matters more to you? Tell me, sister, what matters more to you?
If I can tell what’s in your heart by what comes out of your mouth Then it sure looks to me like being straight is all it’s about It looks like being hated for all the wrong things Like chasin’ the wind while the pendulum swings
‘Cause we can talk and debate until we’re blue in the face About the language and tradition that he’s comin’ to save
