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In The Shape Of The Cross

from Outer Space by Dan Knudsen

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lyrics

It was a patch that the nun wore
On the front side of her habit
In the shape of the cross
In the shape of the cross
There were rapes and murders to avenge
And choose between justice and revenge
In the shape of the cross
In the shape of the cross

I wasn't sure if I agreed or disagreed
With the promise she was laying down
But I understood where she was coming from
With the words she was spreading around

Once you commit a crime you have to pay and do time
Guilty and punished by imprisonment and a fine
But if the clothes from the scene don't fit you
Your lawyer may tell the judge and court they must acquit you

Once you commit a crime
There were stains left on the floors
Too tough and stubborn to wash off
Appearing in the color red
Probably from blood that was shed
And there were prisoners on death row
In the jail where the guards took them slow
In the electric chair they would fry
Even if they were too young to die

Once you commit a crime you have to pay and serve time
God is good when he asks you not to hate or be unkind
If you seek treatment and rehabilitation
There's a chance you could go straight after incarceration

All is won at such a cost
Although you're still grieving a tragic loss
But you never know just what mistakes and sins can be forgiven by God
Our great high boss
In the shape of the cross
In the shape of the cross

It was a gesture that the nun made
With her hand in front of her face and chest
In the name of the father and son
And the holy spirit three in one
Then they strapped him to a gurney
Prepared the chemicals for his execution
And they stuck the needle in his arm
Killed by lethal injection he bought the farm

Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh
I wasn't sure if I agreed or disagreed
With the promise she was laying down
But I understood where she was coming from
With the words she was spreading around

Once you commit a crime you have to pay big time
Open your eyes to see right from wrong don't be blind
When you're thrown into a cell for detention
The only road to walk is the one to redemption

All is won at such a cost
Although you're still grieving an unfortunate loss
But you never know just what sinners can redeem themselves and be saved through Christ on the cross
In the shape of the cross
In the shape of the cross
In the shape of the cross
In the shape of the cross

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from Outer Space, released May 11, 2008

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Dan Knudsen Portland

Dan Knudsen is an American artist who’s musical style has been described as a combination of folk, gospel and outsider genres. Dan’s performances around the growing music city of Portland, ME have resulted in attracting a dedicated cult following, a full-length tribute album and an annual indoor festival called, “Dan-a-palooza” in honor of the artist and his music. ... more

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