As long as I remember - I was left all by myself

When trouble crossed my way I stood alone

My old man hit the bottle - my mom was running scared

The old forgotten prayers turned to stone



I'm searching for identity - I don't know who I am

The past has cast the shadow over me



Like a bad religion - the only one I know

I never had no shelter - never had a place to go

A bad religion - my life is make-believe

Bad religion - I'm begging for relief



I tried to break the circle - to break the vicious spell

Bur the past is always heavy on my mind

I'm dancing with the devil - a dangerous romance

A daring way to leave it all behind



I'm searching for identity - I don't know who I am

The past has cast the shadow over me



Like a bad religion - the only one I know

I never had no shelter - never had a place to go

A bad religion - my life is make-believe

Bad religion



I need someone to talk to - someone to understand

I need a friend to lend a helping hand

I'm gonna pull myself together - shed this battered skin

I'm ready for the challenge - this loser's out to win



Like a bad religion - the only one I know

I never had no shelter - never had a place to go

A bad religion - my life is make-believe

Bad religion - I'm begging for relief - bad religion