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11. Comedian

Goliath
by Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil



 

The saints came marching in this morning
and they marched back out the door
wholly offended
No pun intended

They gave up God for Lent and liked it
Declared Civilian War
No one’s relented
No pun intended

And I’ll be doing stand-up here all week
I’ve learned to sign
so the deaf can watch me speak

The saints came marching back this evening
and they fell right through the floor
That number’s ended
No pun intended

The Amen Coroner’s marching orders
got nailed to my front door
They’re all amended
No pun intended

The King of the One Liners
had us thrilled
Then came the punchline
Now we want him killed

And when he’s gone
Gone
Who gets the mic
if it’s on?

The buzzards are attacking
our prayer kites
We lost the air war
Now we’re losing squatter’s rights

And when they’re gone
Gone
We’ll need a new
comedian

Man makes plans. God laughs.
Man makes plans. God laughs.

The King and I began a feud
that time will not erase
until he wipes that
omniscient smile
off his face

The King and I are in a feud
that time will not erase
until you wipe that
omniscient smile
off your face

And when it’s gone
Gone
It’s open mic
Is this on?

And didn’t I thank you from the dais?
And didn’t I do you good?
And didn’t I take up all your crosses
that were made of balsa wood?

I kept my demons pent up so long
the devil himself lost track
I’ve since repented
No pun intended

We stormed the stage
and occupied your place
to wipe that all-forgiving smile
off your face

It’s been there so
long
Please welcome back
the first, the last
Comedian


 

 

 

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This Friday, August 29, 2025
ALBUMS
Burial Extraction Rotting Flesh - EP [Charon Collective]
Jenn Chenoweth Out To Get Me - EP (independent)
Faith Child When Faith Feels Far [Wings]
Gaither Vocal Band Then Came the Morning [Gaither]
Paul and Hannah McClure After Your Heart (Live) [Bethel]
Naomi Raine Jesus Over Everything (Live in Las Vegas) [Tribl]
Saints In Exile Becoming the Villain Remix EP [Syntax]

SINGLES
Alphen & Rmc Beatz SEVEN - Single [Syntax]
Ashes Awaken A Better Way - Single [MTS]
Elan Brio Life Savers - Single (independent)
CAIN Jesus Lifted Me (feat. Brooke Ligertwood) - Single [Provident]
Chris Caro Trauma Room - Single [Syntax]
CarriedOn My Way - Single (independent)
CRC Music 4 Love - Single (independent)
Eighteen Mile Above The Clouds - Single [Mountain Home]
goodwill. The Love I Need - Single [Syntax]
Grace Graber Everything You Ever Wanted (feat. Audiophile) - Single (independent)
Kashh Kade FREEDOM - Single [Syntax]
MATTHEWS Don't Stop 'Til - Single [Curb]
Jonathan McReynolds Still (feat. Jamal Roberts) - Single [Motown Gospel]
OnBeatMusic & Dillon Chase Breathe (ft. Saint James) - Single [Syntax]
Sæle Joy - Single (independent)
Silent Reflection Eyes - Single [Syntax]
Sleeping At Last Tell Me The Truth And I'll Believe It - Single (independent)
Thrive Worship Prison Break - Single [Integrity]
Vineyard Worship Joy In Obedience - Single [Vineyard UK]
Solachi Voz Undefeated (ft. Aurrie Janelle) - Single [Syntax]
Zane Walls Dry Bones - Single [DREAM]
Denison Witmer Which Way - Double Single [Asthmatic Kitty]

Next Friday, September 5, 2025
ALBUMS
Josh Baldwin Full Grown Man, Vol. 1 - EP [Bethel]
bodie NO SKIPS [Provident]
Coqui LIVING 2 DIE - EP [DREAM]
The Gray Havens This Is Not the End [Artist Garden]

SINGLES
Carly Ann Taylor Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version) - Single [Curb]
NEEDTOBREATHE Momma Loves Me (feat. The Red Clay Strays) - Single [Omnivore]


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