Simon Says

I get the sinking sense that this is all a game of Simon Says
Just repeat after me and don't miss a beat otherwise you'll be out.
Step out of line the tiniest bit and we'll make sure you remember the rules.
Listen to a voice that isn't ours, we'll rally the crowds with a thundering, contemptuous shout.

Simon Says, don't smoke that, don't breath in.
The pain is much better than tainted lungs.
Simon Says, don't drink that, don't let it touch your lips
Unless it's blessed by old bigoted men.

Simon Says, don't love her not that way.
Love everyone, as long as they're playing our game
Simon Says, stay in your place, don't fight it
We may be cruel and weak but we'll win.

Simon says stand
Simon stays kneel
Simon says bow your head

Simon says pray.
But pray only to us
Because the Gods that you love are all dead.