You wouldn′t believe the shit we saw, man
Like a damn carnival gone wrong
A fever dream with laughter laced with red
Brothers and sisters all huddle tight
Eyes glazed over with this jonestown light
Thought it was a vision, a path to freedom
Momma always said Jones knew best
But deep down, a chill ran through me
Like a cold steel flute in my chest
White wine spritzer, they called it Kool-Aid
But Jesus didn't raise his hand to save us
Sweetness turning bitter on my tongue
Tasted like betrayal and madness
Group hug, temple cleanse, just another sermon
But the whispers started turnin′
Somethin' wicked was germinatin'
They told us it was paradise
A revolution beyond this earthly shore
Guns pointed out, innocence a goddamn bore
We stepped down toward death and nothing more
Smile wide, join the march
Fear turnin′ to something numb and raw
Mama cradled baby James
Daddy held her hand, prayin′ for a reward
The world outside faded away
Nothin mattered but Jones, his black eye burnin' bright
One shot rang, silence then a storm
Screams ripped the darkness of the night
My wife gasped, blood spilled on her dress
Little James cried out for Mama′s embrace
Headed to the pearly gates, a one-way ticket
Livin' in Jonestown′s grace
They said we'd be together, no pain or sorrow in the afterlife
But all I see are shadows, memories of
Mothers and children, lost to the knife
No angels waitin′, just empty promises and a
Taste of poisoned wine
This ain't paradise, this is madness
A nightmare etched in time
This ain't paradise, this is madness
A nightmare etched in time
This ain′t paradise, this is madness
A nightmare etched in time
This ain′t paradise, this is madness
A nightmare etched in time
