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Alas, Bethlehem

from My Wonderful Life by Robert Gently

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Alas, Bethlehem, how I fret for your hair,
You had such lovely hair, then lost all your hair.
Alas, Bethlehem, we have finally made it,
In pieces no less, but we've finally made it.

And when you die, will they put cement in your bones
And stuff you inside a display case?
And when you die, will they cut up your body
And stuff you inside a display case?

Alas Bethlehem, we've done everything wrong.
We are totally still friends, but I don't like you at all.
Alas Bethlehem, I have shaved off my hair,
And to show you I care, I present you my hair.

And when the prisoners are free, will we raise up our hands
And say "Guys, just kidding"?
And when the assassins arive, will we stand breathlessly,
And say "The joke's over, just kidding"?

Well, et tu, Bethlehem,
I won't like you
Til the text books say I do.

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from My Wonderful Life, released July 7, 2013

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Robert Gently Richmond, Virginia

Robert Gently was born on a cold and silent day in 1993. Raised in captivity, Robert learned to walk approximately 20 years later than the average child and was deemed to have developmental issues. Unable to express himself through walking, Robert spent his formative years developing his enjoyment of music and performance art. ... more

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