Me Died Blue
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
Derek Webb's third solo album, "Mockingbird," is coming out December 26. For now, you can listen to two of the songs, the title track and "A New Law," at Derek's MySpace page. The two songs have excellent themes and lyrics:
"Mockingbird"
Words and Music by Derek Webb
There are days I don't believe the words I say
I'm like a life that I'm not living,
A song that I'm not singing but to you.
And there are times that I believe I'm satisfied.
And like an intimate connection
Despite this bad reception with you.
Cause I can't afford to pay
For most of what I say
So it's a lucky thing
That the truth's public domain...
Chorus
And I am like a Mockingbird,
I've got no new song to sing.
And I am like an amplifier,
I just tell you what I've heard.
I'm like a Mockingbird.
So yes it's true, that I need this more than you
Like one whose name is many,
Have mercy, please don't send me away
And I'll do all I can
To be a better man.
I'll clean up this act
And be worse than when we started...
Chorus (x2)
And I am like a Mockingbird,
I've got no new song to sing.
And I am like an amplifier,
I just tell you what I've heard.
I'm like a Mockingbird.
I'm like a Mockingbird. (x3)
"A New Law"
Words and Music by Derek Webb
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 want to know if the answers aren't easy.
So just bring it down from the mountain to me.
Chorus
I want a new law
I want a new law
Just 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
I don't want to know if the answers aren't easy.
So just bring it down from the mountain to me.
Chorus
I want a new law
I want a new law
Just gimme that new law
Bridge
Cause 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 (x14)