The 77s
The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes, and the Pride of Life (Live at Cornerstone 2008)
[Spoken Intro: Mike Roe]
Here's a song that we've been associated with for a long time here.
[Verse 1]
Well, I feel like I have to feel
Something good all of the time
With most of life, I cannot deal, but a good feeling I can feel
Even though it may not be real
And if a person, place, or thing can deliver
I will quiver with delight
Will it last me for all my life
Or just one more lonely night?
[Chorus]
The lust, the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life
Drain the life right out of me
[Verse 2]
Well, I see something, and I want it, bam
Right now
No questions asked
Don't worry how much it costs me now or later
I want it, want it, babe, I want it fast
I'll go to any length, sacrifice all that I already have, all that I might get
Just to get something more that I don't need, and Lord
Please don't ask me what for
[Chorus]
The lust, the flesh, the eyes, the pride of life
Drain the life right out of me
[Verse 3]
And I love when folks look right at me and what I'm doing or have done
And lay it on about how groovy I am
And that I am lookin' grand
And every single word makes me think I'll live forever, never knowing
That they probably won't remember what they said tomorrow
Tomorrow I could be dead
[Chorus]
The lust, the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life
Drain the life right out of me
Hey, come on!
Ooh, hey, yeah