Baba

I've seen them kneel with bated 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 and America
 How long will this take, Baba?
 How long have we 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?
 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
 How long will this take, Baba?
 How long have we 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
 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 we 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?
 Give me strength, All Knowing One
 How long 'til enlightenment?
 How much longer 'til you completely absolve me?
 Ave Maria
 Ave Maria
 Ave Maria
 Ave Maria
 Ave Maria
 Ave Maria