Lyrics by Alanis Morissette; music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard



I've seen them kneel

with baited breath for their rituals

I've watched this experience raise

them to pseudo higher levels

I've watched them leave their families

in pursuit of your nirvana

I've seen them coming to line up

from switzerland and america



How long will this take, Baba?

How long have we been sleeping?

Do you see me hanging onto every word you say?

How soon will I be holy?

How much will this cost, guru?

How much longer till you completely absolve me?



I''ve seen them give their drugs up

in place of makeshift altars

I've heard them chanting

kali kali frantically

I've heard them rotely repeat your

teachings with elitism

I've seen them boasting robes and

foreign sandalwood beads

I've seen men overlooking god in

their own essence

I've seen their upward glances

in hopes of instant salvation

I've seen their righteousness

mixed without loving compassion

I've watched you smile

as the students bow to kiss your feet



give me strength all knowing one

how long 'til enlightenment?

How much longer 'til you

completely absolve me?



--Chanting--