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Humanist Hymn

from Songs by The Van Allen Belt

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"-reminiscent of contemporary psych-pop outfits like Secret Cities."
Andy Mulkerin - Pittsburgh City Paper

"‘Humanist Hymn’ is a more sedately romantic affair. Skipping sampled beats, a gilded piano and flighty but lamentably 70s balladeer vocals once again dreamily reimagine contemporary values and love pained expression 'through the monitor of 1960’s production.'"
Dominic Valvona - Monolith Cocktail

lyrics

LYRICS

Heaven I hear is a great place to dance
Don't lose your fear, keep up those chants
You could have a paradise
Or a planet of your own
Do you need it to be nice
The only rules you've ever known

And one more thing
I only do right because it feels good

Karma sounds nice, but can it make rice?
Nature keeps score, just ask the poor
To think we have our own accord
I never needed a reward
I don't have urges to attack
'Cause I want folks to like me back

And one more thing
I only do right because it feels good

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from Songs, released May 31, 2013

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