Verse: i’ve seen them kneel with baited breath for the ritual i’ve watched this experience raise them to pseudo higher levels i’ve watched them leave their families in pursuit of your nirvana i’ve seen them coming to line up from switzerland to america how long will this take baba how long have you been sleeping do you see me hanging on to every word you say how soon will I be holy how much will this cost guru how much longer ’til you completely absolve me   Verse(same): i’ve seen them give their drugs up in place of makeshift altars i’ve heard them chanting kali kali frantically i’ve heard them rotely repeat your teachings with elitism i’ve seen them boasting robes and foreign sandalwood beads i’ve seen them overlooking god in their own essence i’ve seen their upward glances in hopes of instant salvation i’ve seen their righteousness mixed without loving compassion i’ve watched you smile as the students bow to kiss your feet how long will this take baba how long have you been sleeping do you see me hanging on to every word you say how soon will I be holy how much will this cost guru how much longer ’til you completely absolve me   Ave Maria.......

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque la quête spirituelle de ceux qui cherchent l'éveil à travers des maîtres charismatiques. Elle soulève des interrogations sur le véritable sens de la sacralité et de la dévotion, révélant des contradictions dans cette poursuite. L'auteur exprime son impatience et son besoin d'assurances, se demandant combien de temps il faudra pour atteindre une forme de sainteté et à quel prix. Le tout est teinté d'une critique subtile de l'élitisme qui peut parfois émerger dans les mouvements spirituels, où certains semblent oublier la présence divine dans leur propre essence. Dans ce contexte, le chant devient un appel à la réflexion sur la nature de la foi et de la véritable compréhension spirituelle.