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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jewel
Vocals
Stray Gators
Ensemble
Spooner Oldham
Keyboards
Tim Drummond
Bass Guitar
Oscar Butterworth
Drums
Robbie Buchanan
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jewel Kilcher
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ben Keith
Producer
John Nowland
Recording Engineer
Tim Mulligan
Mastering Engineer
John Hausmann
Assistant Engineer
Gene Eichelberger
Mixing Engineer
John Dixon
Assistant Mixing Engineer
John Dixon
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
People livin' their lives for you on TV
They say they're better than you, and you agree
He says, "Hold my calls from behind those cold brick walls"
Says, "Come here boy, there ain't nothin' for free"
Another doctor's bill, a lawyer's bill, another cute, cheap thrill
You know you love him if you put him in your will, but
[Chorus]
Who will save your souls
When it comes to the flowers now?
Who will save your souls
After all those lies that you told, boy?
And who will save your souls
If you won't save your own?
[Verse 2]
We try to hustle them, try to bustle 'em, try to cuss 'em
The cops want someone to bust down on Orleans Avenue
Another day, another dollar, another war, another tower
Went up where the homeless had their homes
So we pray to as many different gods as there are flowers
But we call religion our friend
We're so worried about a-savin' our souls
Afraid that God will take his toll
That we forget to begin, but
[Chorus]
Who will save your souls
When it comes to the babies now?
Who will save your souls
After those lies that you told, boy?
And who will save your souls
If you won't save your own?
[Verse 3]
Some are walkin', some are talkin', some are stalkin' their kill
Got Social Security but it doesn't pay your bills
There are addictions to feed and there are mouths to pay
So you bargain with the Devil, but you're OK for today
Say that you love me, take that money and run
Say it's been swell, sweetheart, but it was just one of those things
Those flings, those strings you've got to cut
So get out on the streets, girls, and bust your butts
[Chorus]
Who will save your souls
When it comes to the baby?
Who will save your souls
Those lies that you told, boy?
And who will save your souls
If you won't save your own?
[Chorus]
They'll tell you about that
Bide your time
Just, bide your time, baby
Written by: Jewel