New Test Leper
R.E.M. * Track #3 On New Adventures In Hi-Fi
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New Test Leper by R.E.M.
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R.E.M.Writed by
Michael Stipe & Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Bill BerryAbout
“New Test Leper,” a shortened version of “New Testament Leper,” uses biblical language to present the guests on a daytime talk show as modern-day outcasts.
This song describes the reaction to a trans person appearing on a talk show. The man is treated like an outcast by the host, audience and other...
New Test Leper Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I can't say that I love Jesus
That would be a hollow claim
He did make some observations
And I'm quoting them today
"Judge not, lest ye be judged"
What a beautiful refrain
The studio audience disagrees
Have his lambs all gone astray?
[Chorus]
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
[Verse 2]
"You are lost and disillusioned"
What an awful thing to say
I know this show doesn't flatter
It means nothing to me
I thought I might help them understand
What an ugly thing to see
"I am not an animal"
Subtitled under the screen
[Chorus]
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
[Verse 3]
When I tried to tell my story
They cut me off to take a break
I sat silent five commercials
I had nothing left to say
The talk show host was index-carded
All organized and blank
The other guests were scared and hardened
What a sad parade
What a sad parade
[Chorus]
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
Call me a leper
New Test Leper Q&A
Who wrote New Test Leper's ?
New Test Leper was written by Michael Stipe & Mike Mills & Peter Buck & Bill Berry.
Who produced New Test Leper's ?
New Test Leper was produced by Scott Litt & R.E.M..
When did R.E.M. release New Test Leper?
R.E.M. released New Test Leper on Mon Sep 09 1996.