She came from Heaven well there's no point belaboring that
I've seen some trouble and I must admit that I'm in demand
I confront rejection with magnetic good intentions yet
Hey Jack Get back in fact Don't do that
I act sharp
But feel uncertain
'cause next time
It could be curtains

Evangeline
Conspirator so fine
Lend me your faith 'cause mine is broken
Compared to mine
What is your crime Evangeline

Now just to be certain let's be sure to set the record straight
I could use an angel but I don't intend to split up the take
Never go for treason but I got reasons that don't warrant debate
My acts intact and in fact you're not all that
You act sure
But you're uncertain
'cause next time
It could be curtains

Evangeline
Conspirator so fine
Lend me your faith 'cause mine is broken
Compared to mine
What is your crime Evangeline

Well there's no use turning back
No use turning back
It's already much too late
When the house is burning

Evangeline
Conspirator so fine
Lend me your faith 'cause mine is broken
Compared to mine
What is your crime Evangeline


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Evangeline Lyrics as written by Greg Graffin Brett W. Gurewitz

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    This song is a very clever play on words by the infamous Dr. Graffin and company. At its heart, it's a comparison of the experience of falling in love with a girl with that of falling in love with God, and finds both untrue.

    First of all, this song can be taken as a jab against organized religion in general. "Evangeline" can, of course, describe an evangelist, one who preaches religion. The line "evangeline / conspirator so fine" seems to suggest this, and the next lines "compared to mine, what is your crime / evangeline" are a little of the bitterness that Greg feels about how atheists are seen in society. Atheists are seen as committing a "crime" by not believing in a God, and are seen as lawless, immoral people.

    But, if one reads a little more into the song, a second meaning begins to come out-the tale of a relationship. The greatest evidence for this is that the word "evangeline" is not an actual word, although close to "evangelist". Instead, it is a name. Why would articulate Bad Religion choose a word that doesn't exist? To provide a clue to the second meaning of the song. Stereotyped's analysis of the metaphors involved fits this description perfectly and is more in-depth than I've ever looked.

    kyrillionon February 22, 2006   Link

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