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The Prodigal Father

Well, I was an elder brother
With a dark heart, but I was undercover
As a loyal son

Waiting for rewards for my good behavior
Confident that I was a competent savior
In need of no one

We won’t be speaking of my little brother
Who spit in the face of our excellent mother
He’s no longer here

It’s all good, because he made me look better
Now my inheritance is sweeter than ever
I won’t shed a tear

Oh extravagant moralistic ways
Will you keep me safe
If I just obey

Oh baby brother, while you are away
Say “hello” to the sinners
Whom you can no longer pay

What’s this news about my brother returning?
He’s no longer a family, nor is he deserving
He’s not welcome now

Why does it look like Daddy is running
Why are my friends and family coming
Maybe to kick him out

There’s talk of unexpected celebration
Of epic proportions involving several nations
This just is not cool

“All these years I’ve slaved” for my Father
“Not even a goat” He did not bother
My Dad is such a fool

Oh extravagant, masochistic Man
Are you not impressed
That I’ve remained straight-laced

But you’re celebrating mediocrity
And I am not impressed
You’re not fit to be thus dressed
(in a robe that bears your crest)

So, I’ll scorn you publically
Even though I am your seed
With a healthy sense of greed

You cannot be so wasteful
With forgiveness, that’s distasteful
Let’s go back to just you and me

Your grace is a paradox to me
How can something that’s so costly still be free?

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from Harlots, Make Merry! EP [2009], released November 1, 2009
Song written by Jason Slajchert. All instruments played by Jason Slajchert.

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