Janis Ian — Body Slave

[Chorus] Take me to the light Take me to the mystery of life Take me to the light Let me see the edges of the night He's got the answer we'll live forever Take me to the light, give me what I crave He knows the meaning, he shows we're dreaming Take me to the light [Post-Chorus] And let me be your body slave Body slave [Verse 1] She said, "I wanted all the wealth and fame, fancy name My life in lights, the time was right And I was right for the role, but nobody liked me He came along when my life was down, hit the the ground I didn't hesitate - we meditated And he sated my soul He took control [Pre-Chorus 1] Now fame is just another illusion My name will one day be forgotten But in these times of confusion I know that I have been chosen [Chorus] Take me to the light Take me to the mystery of life Take me to the light Let me see the edges of the night He's got the answer we'll live forever Take me to the light, give me what I crave He knows the meaning, he shows we're dreaming Take me to the light [Post-Chorus] And let me be your body slave Body slave [Verse 2] She says, "I never feel a sense of greed or of need He will provide and I'll survive On the light of his love, begging on the freeways He gives freely of all that's learned. In return Some minor favors like delivering the Savior A dollar or two Or bringing you [Pre-Chorus 1] Money's just another confusion And destiny can be an illusion So let him be the one decide You'll go to paradise Your soul's the only price [Bridge] Take me Take me Take me Take me to the light [Chorus] Take me to the light (Body slave, body slave, body slave) Take me to the mystery of life Take me to the light (Body slave, body slave, body slave) Let me see the edges of the night (Body slave) Take me to the light (Body slave, body slave, body slave) Take me to the mystery of life (Body slave, body slave) Take me to the light (Body slave, body slave, body slave) Take me to the edges of the night