Branden wrote this song about a religious leader he once knew.
lyrics
How can you say you love when you twist the words I say? How can you claim to care when you won't listen anyway?
I wanna know how you can live with yourself. Preach it, brother! Preach the lies! I swear to God they'll eat you alive.
How can you show the way when you shame the name you claim? Can you condemn the truth when you're the one to blame?
I wanna know how you can live with yourself. Secrets, brother! Sneakin' Lies! I swear to God they'll eat you alive.
How can I claim I care and how the hell can I believe when all you do is pick a fight and use him to deceive?
I wanna know how you can live with yourself. Preach it, brother! Preach the lies! I swear to God they'll eat you alive. I wanna know how you can live with yourself. Secrets, brother! Sneakin' Lies! I swear to God they'll eat you alive.
credits
from Get Down To Business,
released November 20, 2009
Branden Mann : Vocals and Guitar
Tommy Ufkes : Drums and Vocals
Bill Clements : Bass Guitar
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