Baba lyrics

I've seen them kneel

With baited 1 breath for their ritual

I've watched this experience

Raise them to pseudo higher levels

I've watched them leave their families

In pursuit of your Nirvana 2

I've seen them coming to line up

From Switzerland and America

How long will this take, Baba? 3

How long have we been sleeping?

Do you see me hanging onto every word you say?

How soon will I be holy?

How much will this cost, Guru?

How much longer 'till 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 4

I've heard them rotely repeat 5

Your teachings with elitism

I've seen them boasting robes

And foreign sandalwood beads

How long will this take, Baba? 3

How long have we been sleeping?

Do you see me hanging onto every word you say?

How soon will I be holy?

How much will this cost, Guru?

How much longer 'till 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? 3

How long have we been sleeping?

Do you see me hanging onto every word you say?

How soon will I be holy?

How much will this cost, Guru?

How much longer 'till you completely absolve me?

Give me strength, all-knowing one

How long 'til enlightenment?

How much longer 'till you completely absolve me?

Ave Maria, Ave Maria

Ave Maria, Ave Maria

1. To lessen the force or intensity of; moderate. Actually written as "Bated"2. An ancient Sanskrit term used in Indian religions to describe the profound peace of mind3. a. b. c. The word "Baba" means "father" in the Hindi language4. Kali = The Hindu goddess associated with empowerment5. Learning or committing something to memory through mechanical repetition