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He's raised the only proper way\r
\nMom and dad know what they're doing\r
\nHe prays to god twice every day\r
\nAnd never ever answers back\r
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He only speaks when spoken to\r
\nAnd every night he does the dishes\r
\nThe Bible tells him what to do\r
\nHe doesn't question daddy's wishes\r
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He never questions mom or dad\r
\nBecause they said they're always right\r
\nDoubting them is awful bad\r
\nResists temptation every night\r
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Never ever touch down there\r
\nWe'll tell you when you're old enough\r
\nRemember always live in fear\r
\nOf all that touchy-feely stuff\r
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Never reach for anyone\r
\nGod will guide you to your wife\r
\nGod wants us to help you, son\r
\nWe'll guide you on the walk of life\r
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Going to be a doctor, lawyer\r
\nGoing to make your mother proud\r
\nCome straight home for dinner\r
\nSloth is a sin and not allowed\r
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Healthy body means healthy mind\r
\nExercise three times a week\r
\nBut don't let strength give you pride\r
\nRemember what comes to the meek\r
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Meek and mild and perfect child\r
\nGod-fearing, godlike, no faults to see\r
\nInside anger running wild\r
\nNo way out, he can't get free\r
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Meek and mild and perfect man\r
\nMom and dad's great victory\r
\nFulfillment of their lifelong plan\r
\nUntil they find the body\r
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Raised very strictly\r
\nQuestioning them is wrong\r
\nThinking they might be wrong is wrong\r
\nDon't answer back\r
\nSpeak when spoken to\r
\nAlways do the dishes\r
\nNever touch yourself\r
\nNever touch anyone\r
\nAnger rising, no way out\r
\nNothing you can talk about\r
\nGoing to be a doctor or a lawyer\r
\nStudy hard, always come straight home\r
\nExercise is good for you, go to the gym twice a week\r
\nGod-fearing, god-loving, godlike child\r
\nNothing wrong\r
\nUntil they find the body\r
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