Krsna
The Doug Anthony Allstars Lyrics

My sweet lord Rama Rama
Rama Rama is a variation of Lord Rama's name, and the singer is referring to him as his sweet lord.

Got my ticket to Nirvana
The singer has reached a state of enlightenment and refers to it as Nirvana.

It's a commune just left of County Cork
The singer is referring to their spiritual community as a commune and locates it near County Cork.

Share a pint with me lord Shiva
The singer is inviting Lord Shiva, a Hindu deity, to have a drink with them.

as we read the Bahgava-gita
The singer and Lord Shiva are reading the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu scripture.

Hare Krishna riding shotgun on the stagecoach of my life
The singer compares the religious mantra of Hare Krishna to being a passenger with a shotgun in the stagecoach of their life.

HEY, of my life
The singer emphasizes that this is a significant aspect of their life.

Well I used a cattle prod for Jesus
The singer used a cattle prod, an electrical device, in the context of their previous religious beliefs regarding Jesus.

and L.Ron Hubbard took me in some too
The singer was also involved in the Scientology practices of L. Ron Hubbard.

I was a Moonie, Loved Charles Manson
The singer was also involved in the Unification Church and was fond of cult leader Charles Manson.

But they are not as handsome (The Baby)
The singer finds the deities referenced later in the song to be more attractive than their previous religious beliefs and Manson.

as the godhead who's skin is shining blue
The singer is referring to the Hindu deity Krishna, who is often depicted with blue skin.

Hare Hare Ha Hooray
The singer is repeating the Hare Krishna mantra with enthusiasm and joy.

I Chant it everyday
The singer chants the Hare Krishna mantra daily.

With my virtue tucked proudly in my lap
The singer is confident in their moral virtues while engaging in their religious practices.

And I pray all night to Krishna (Wanna buy a free book?)
The singer prays to Krishna throughout the night and humorously references the common practice of selling books to others.

Cos he's a damn good listener (How bout a free haircut?)
The singer believes that Krishna is attentive and willing to listen to their prayers, and again makes a humorous reference to the selling of services.

and he never, ever, ever answers back
The singer believes that Krishna listens without responding verbally.

And when Irish eyes are trying to make the Pommies pay
The singer references conflict between Ireland and England, and Irish eyes refers to the 'Irish spirit' or determination in the conflict.

We'll get Krishna and his shotgun to join the IRA, The IRA, THE IRA
The singer jokingly suggests that they will enlist the help of Krishna and his shotgun to aid the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

Hare Ha Hooray!
The singer repeats the Hare Krishna mantra at the end of the song with joy and enthusiasm.