I'm The One
Rancid NOFX Lyrics

I'm the one whose got a religion
I am the person who follows a religious belief system

I'm the one I couldn't take my knife
I am the person who cannot harm others physically with a knife

Are you gonna be ready to use it
Will you be prepared to use violence if necessary?

If you hesitate they'll pursue it
If you show any signs of weakness, your enemies will attack

Put the gun to the dome and no question
Shoot someone in the head without hesitation

Now the holy ghost is in question
Committing murder raises questions about one's religious beliefs

What about the banks when they say go
What happens when banks give the go-ahead for certain actions?

Standing at the top they can't let go
People in power often refuse to relinquish it

Standing at the gate can't take that time
When the time comes, there's no time to waste at the gate to the afterlife

When I try sometimes I can't stay high
I struggle to maintain a state of intoxication

Good and evil came from above
The concepts of good and evil are said to come from a higher power

Death peace heaven eternal love
After death, there is eternal peace, love and heaven

Bleeding at the gates I can't come in
Dying without salvation means I cannot enter the gates of heaven

Courage that abates a life of sin
Having courage can help one abstain from sinful behavior

Sure that it holds and it holds no other
I am certain that my belief system is the only correct one

With the lies of the brave, the kid don't matter
Those in power often use lies to maintain that power, while the less powerful are overlooked