Lyric discussion by moik 

Cover art for Moonlight On Vermont lyrics by Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

infamous branmuffin - I completely understand that "Old Time Religion" is a gospel song - I think Granny Clampett used to sing it on Beverly Hillbillies. I should have mentioned that. Something like this: +++++++++++++

Tis the old time religion.... Tis the....old time religion.... Tis the old time religion..... And, it's good enough for me........

Verse One:

It was good for our mothers....... It was good for our mothers.... It was good for our mothers.......... It's good enough for me......

The Chorus:

Give me that old time religion.... Give me that....old time religion.... O give me that old time religion..... It's good enough for me........

Verse Two:

Makes me love everybody.......... Makes me love everybody.......... Makes me love everybody.......... It's good enough for me................

Verse Three:

It will do when I am dying....... It will do when I am dying....... It will do when I am dying....... It's good enough for me................

Verse Four:

It will take us all to Heaven... It will take us all to Heaven.... It will take us all to Heaven.... It's good enough for me................

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okay - what I was saying is perhaps CB is referring to a TRULY old time religion that predates Christianity - you know - very old pre-christian European pagan moon worship.

There are several lines that suggest abandoning current strict uptight Christian mores and maybe revert back to pagan days where sex might be part of a the religious celebration. One example:

Without yer new affliction Don't need yer new restrictions

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just a thought.