Faith
Jolly Joker & The P.B.U. Lyrics

The lyrics of Jolly Joker & The P.B.U.'s song Faith describe a corrupt religious institution in which the high priest and even the pope are involved in immoral acts. The opening line, "Damien rings his silver bell and the high priest freaks' cheeks start to swell," suggests a hierarchy within the religious institution where Damien, the lower-ranked official, has power to make the higher-ranked high priest nervous. It is also a symbol of the manipulation that occurs within the church. The next line, "Feelin young feeling pure feelin full of himself while that pope frank tries his evil spell," portrays the contrast between the innocence of Damien and the corrupted intentions of those in power.

The third line, "The altar boy moans in bliss," is the key to the entire song as it reveals the darker side of the church. The line suggests that the religious institution is not as pious as it seems and has questionable practices. It also highlights the abuse of power and deviation from the moral values that they preach. The next line, "The old man can't take a hint," implies that there are those older members within the church who may be aware of the immoral actions taken by those in power, but refuse to take action.

The chorus, "Alter boy, oh alter boy," is a direct address to the victim of the religious institution, the altar boy who is unable to resist the immoral advances made by the men of power. The second verse, "Pope frank tries his tricks of the trade while Damien prepares his holy blade," suggests that even the pope acquires his power through manipulation and deceit.

Overall, the lyrics of Faith condemn the manipulation and immorality that occurs within an institution whose fundamental supposed values are piety, chastity and righteousness.