Verse: F# iʼve seen them kneel G F# G with baited breath for the ritual F# iʼve watched this experience raise G F# G them to pseudo higher levels F# G iʼve watched them leave their families F# G in pursuit of your nirvana F# G iʼve seen them coming to line up F# G from switzerland to america Chorus: F# G how long will this take baba F# G how long have you been sleeping F# G do you see me hanging on to F# every word you say F# G how soon will I be holy F# G how much will this cost guru F# how much longer ʼtil you G F# completely absolve me Verse: iʼve seen them give their drugs up in place of makeshift altars iʼve heard them chanting kali kali frantically iʼve heard them rotely repeat your teachings with elitism iʼve seen them boasting robes and foreign sandalwood beads iʼve seen them overlooking god in their own essence iʼve seen their upward glances in hopes of instant salvation iʼve seen their righteousness mixed without loving compassion iʼve watched you smile as the students bow to kiss your feet Chorus. F# G Ave Maria
