You pray for the sheep
I get closer to hell
I stand on the hill
And then I run down
I look in your eyes
You look for your price
You beg me to stop
But I was never that nice
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind
We'll stick to the plan
The fall of man

You pray for the sheep
Look forward to hell
Go live on the hill
No one comes down
I look in your eyes
You look for some teeth
Like nickels at night
Left under the sheets
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind about the little things
Never did mind
We'll stick to the plan
The fall of man

What you don't know won't kill you
What you don't know won't kill you
What you don't know won't kill you
What you don't know
What you don't know won't kill you


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The Fall of Man Lyrics as written by Ian Browne Dave Genn

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    this is a creepy song, and i love it for it. i like to think it's about organized religion sort of clouding peoples' minds, leading them in the wrong direction--and ultimately to the fall of civilized society and all mankind.

    tripolion November 05, 2004   Link
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    I think you're on to something there, but I don't think it has to be religion - feels like it could be anything that seems to sweep the world and trap people in ignorance. Awesome song - what a chorus!

    Tenrenon January 05, 2006   Link

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