Thou Shalt Not Kill Bugs

[Verse 1, questioning, pleading] I tried to live a righteous life Keep my record clean No shady deals, no cheating hearts No filthy thoughts unseen I followed rules, I played it straight Did everything I could But turns out I misunderstood What “being good” really meant [Pre-Chorus] There was a loophole in divine law I didn’t see the twist Of all the sins I dodged in life this one wasn’t on my list... [Chorus] Thou shalt not kill — that’s what He said I thought it meant the big stuff instead Not wars or fights or family grudges Turns out it also counted… bugs I killed a spider — how was I to know? Now it’s eternal fire down below Heaven’s empty, hell’s got everyone ‘Cause we’ve all squished at least one [Verse 2] Ants in lines along the floor Flies buzzing ‘round my head A quick smack here, a stomp right there Now I’m in eternal despair If I had known the rules were so strict Down to each mosquito I might’ve lived a different life… Or gone full Rambo [Pre-Chorus] Why did I stress ‘bout being pure And walking narrow paths? When stepping on a tiny bug Sealed my fiery aftermath? [Chorus] Thou shalt not kill — that’s what He said Should’ve read the fine print instead Not just villains, crooks, or thugs It also meant those tiny bugs I smashed a beetle, flicked a flea Now hell’s the place reserved for me Turns out saints and sinners shrug… We all got doomed by one small bug [Bridge (spoken or dramatic)] Man, if I’d known back in ‘92… I’d have skipped the guilt, skipped the shame… Done all the bad stuff on the list— At least I’d have a better story to explain! [Breakdown] No point in trying to behave When destiny’s a shared hot grave From kings to saints to choir choirs We’re all just bug-squashers in the fire [Final Chorus (bigger, funnier)] Thou shalt not kill — loud and clear Wish somebody clarified that here Not just people, not just wars But every bug you crushed before So take it from a soul in flames We’re all equally to blame If you wanna dodge this fiery rug… OH—DON’T! KILL! BUGS! [Outro (chanting)] Don’t kill bugs! Don’t kill bugs! Too late now… we’re all just bugs. Or kindling