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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis
Vocals
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Drums
Dave Navarro
Dave Navarro
Guitar
Flea
Flea
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis
Songwriter
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Songwriter
Dave Navarro
Dave Navarro
Songwriter
Flea
Flea
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin
Producer
D. Sardy
D. Sardy
Mixing Engineer
David Schiffman
David Schiffman
Engineer
Don C. Tyler
Don C. Tyler
Editing Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I was not created
In the likeness of a fraud
Your hell is something scary
I prefer a loving God
[Verse 2]
We are not the center
Of this funny universe
And what is worse
I do not serve in fear of such a curse
[Verse 3]
Shallow be thy game
Two thousand years, look in the mirror
You play the game of shame
Until your people live in fear
[Verse 4]
A rival to the way you see
The bible, let him be
I'm a threat to your survival
And your control company
[Verse 5]
You'll never burn me
You'll never burn me
I will be your heretic
You can't contain me
I am the power free
Truth belongs to everybody
[Verse 6]
To anyone who's listening
You're not born into sin
The guilt they try and give you
Puke it in the nearest bin
[Verse 7]
Missionary madness
Sweep up culture with a broom
Trashing ancient ways
Is par from course, it's fucking rude
[Verse 8]
You think that you're above
The laws of nature, what a joke
Purple sashes feeding masses
Smoke on which to choke
[Verse 9]
I might be a monkey
When it comes to being holy
Fundamental hatred
Get down on your knees and
[Verse 10]
You'll never burn me
You'll never burn me
I will be your heretic
You can't contain me
I am the power free
Truth belongs to everybody
[Verse 11]
I was not created
In the likeness of a fraud
Your hell is something scary
I prefer a loving God
[Verse 12]
We are not the center
Of this funny universe
And what is worse
I do not serve in fear of such a
[Verse 13]
You'll never burn me
You'll never burn me
I will be your heretic
You can't contain me
I am the power free
Truth belongs to everybody
[Verse 14]
You'll never burn me
You'll never burn me
I will be your heretic
You can't contain me
I am the power free
Truth belongs to everybody
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Dave Navarro, Flea

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