TV Crimes
| Title | TV Crimes |
|---|---|
| Artist | Black Sabbath |
| Album | Dehumanizer |
| Release Date | 1992-07-22 |
| Description | This song is a criticism of the rise of Televangelism in America. Televangelism is the use of television to communicate Christianity. Televangelists are Christian ministers, whether official or self-proclaimed, who devote a large portion of their ministry to television broadcasting. The phenomenon of televangelism began as a uniquely American phenomenon, resulting from a largely deregulated media where access to television networks and cable TV is open to virtually anyone who can afford it, combined with a large Christian population that is able to provide the necessary funding. |
| Lyrics | One day in the life of the lonely Another day on the round about What do they need Somebody to love One night in the life of the lonely There's a miracle on the screen What did they see Somebody to love He guarantees you instant glory Get your money on the line Gotta send me a plastic Jesus There's a check in the mail today That's what I need Somebody to love We just won't meet on Sunday Gotta buy him a limousine Somewhere to live Somewhere to pray Every penny from the people Keeps the wolf outside the door Shop around and find forgiveness for yourself But he'll give you more, yeah Holy father, holy ghost Who's the one who pays the most Rock the cradle don't you cry Buy another lullaby Jack is nimble, Jack is quick Pick your pocket, turn a trick Slow and steady, he's got time To commit another TV crime TV crime You might also likeOne day in the life of the lonely Back again on the round about What do they need Somebody to love, yeah One night in the life of the lonely Another miracle on the screen What did they see Somebody to love again A supermarket of salvation Take a look inside the store Shop around and find forgiveness for yourself But he gives more Holy father, holy ghost Who's the one who hurts you most Rock the cradle when you cry Scream another lullaby Jack be nimble, Jack be slick Take the money, get out quick Slow and steady, so much time To commit another TV Crime, TV Crime |