I'm Not Jesus

Ramones

Don't wear a crown of thorns
Got no holes in my hand
Don't accuse me of that crime
Don't hang me up to dry

It's not me It's not me It's not me

Don't wanna die for your sins
Got no special powers
Sacrifice and sacrilege
Hey man, I wanna live

I'm not Jesus
I can't heal you

Taste my blood
it doesn't taste like wine
Can't you see this cross isn't mine
Judas must die for what he has done
Satan's watching with his gun

It's not me
It's not me
It's not me

Father, son and Holy Ghost
Say your prayers-it's your only hope
Twelve apostles can't help you now
I'll be back to stake my ground

I'm not Jesus
I can't heal you
I'm not Jesus
I can't heal you

Don't wear a crown of thorns
Got no holes in my head
Don't accuse me of that crime
Don't hang me up to dry

I'm not Jesus
I can't heal you
I'm not Jesus
I can't heal you
I'm not Jesus
I can't heal you


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I'm Not Jesus Lyrics as written by Richie Reinhardt Joey Ramone

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    I don't understand what this song is about.

    aliensrule77on November 01, 2009   Link
  • 0
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    thats what i said.

    disco_blows_dogs_on March 26, 2003   Link
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    I'm still convinced that he's Jesus.

    XNeverMindon January 30, 2012   Link
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    Maybe it\'s about fame and fans worshipping them?

    DanVitaleRockson December 26, 2021   Link

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