Childish Things

Written by Douglas Firestein

Looking sharp on Sunday
Dressed to the nines, I am
Things have gotten easier
Since i gave my life to him

The old ways live inside me
Begging to come out
But I have to stay strong
I must remain devout

It’s time to turn my life around
Rebuild myself free of sin
Before I can change the world
I have to fix the man within

Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away your childish things!

Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Show just what a man should be!

Looking sharp on Tuesday
I’m doing the best i can
But the itch burns inside me so
I rub brass knuckles again

Outside there is lightning
Crashing as the preacher shouts
The power of prayer surrounds me
Lord, I really need some now

It’s time to turn my life around
Rebuild myself free of sin
Before I can change the world
I have to fix the man within

Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away your childish things

Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Put away that gun (put away that gun)
Show just what a man should be!

“Lord, i tried my best. I really did. I thought i could turn myself around but I’ve sinned. All the suckas in this room, they make me long for one last time. Thank you for letting me ride in your car but now its my turn to drive.”

Give me that gun (give me that gun)
Give me that gun (give me that gun)
Give me that gun (give me that gun)
Feel the burning lead it stings!

Give me that gun (give me that gun)
Give me that gun (give me that gun)
Give me that gun (give me that gun)
This congregation’s dead to me!

(put away that gun) give me that gun!
(put away that gun) give me that gun!
(put away that gun) give me that gun!
Give it to me, give it to me!
(put away that gun) give me that gun!
(put away that gun) give me that gun!
(put away that gun) give me that gun!
Give it to me, give it to me!