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American Jesus (When The Party's Over)  
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I can’t be
Your American Jesus 
And I can’t be
Your exciting career
I know you’ve never
Asked me for either but
I know somehow
I’ve let you down my dear

Oh and I know well
The sound of your laughter
I’ve made a map
Of all your fears
And I’ll take you home
When the party’s over
I’ll take you home
After all these years

I lay beside you
As you lay there sleeping
While the wolves pile up
Outside on the lawn
And when the stars seek you out
So far from heaven
Well I’ll be here for you
Long after they are gone

Whoa I know well
Your need for solace
What hides in the embers
Under all your tears
And I’ll take you home
When the party’s over
I’ll still take you home
After all these years

Oh time and love
Aren’t set in stone
They’re only borrowed
Or freely given
And they’re both so heavy
They’ll break your heart
Til you don’t know
If you can go on living

Oh I can’t be the thing
That makes you happy
Maybe once I could
But not anymore
I can only be
Who I am
Waiting here for you
When you come through the door

Oh I know well
The tides of your affection
The way they wax and wane
And I’ll take you home
When the party’s over
Well I’ll always take you
Back home again