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Thou Shalt Not Lyrics
I lived most of my life in New York City
Born and raised in the promised land
One day this man in black said, "Listen Jack"
Told me I was chosen to kiss the ring on his hand
He said, "Kindly reconsider the sins of your past"
And I said, "Mister you can kindly kiss my ass"
Thou shalt not
But I know what I want
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
But I know what I need
Thou shalt not
Well, the son of a bitch must be crazy
Tellin' me I'm gonna go down
I said, "this ain't the inquisition
You ain't the son of God
And I sure as hell don't give a damn
He said, "You're long gone, can't you tell?"
And I said "Mister, if I'm goin',
I'll see you in hell!" Yeah!
Thou shalt not
But I know what I want
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
But I know what I need
Thou shalt not - yeah
Thou shalt not
Gotta live my life
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
Any way I please
Thou shalt not
Don't even try
You know I'd die to be free, oh yeah
And you wonder why
You can't bring this guy to his knees
'Cause I know what I want
Yes, I know what I need
Well, I know what I want
I know what I need
Gotta live my life
Just the way I please, ooh yeah
'Cause I know what I want, yeaaahhhhh!
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
But I know what I want
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
Oh, yes I do
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
I'm gonna live my life
Thou shalt not
Thou shalt not
Any way I choose
Thou shalt not
You got that right
Underrated song, IMO. Anyway, it's about some guy being faced with people who try to force his opinion and beliefs on him but doesn't give in and lives life his way.
Kinda reminds me of Iron Maiden's Can I play with Madness!