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Father Divine

from Meet The Diva by Arigon Starr

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Father Divine was a real, actual person. What, you say? No one makes such claims about immortality -- unless you're Connor or Duncan MacLeod, right? Thought by some scholars to be one of the first religious cults, Father Divine and his congregation reached ultimate popularity in the 1930-1950's in New York City. "One of my mom's friends told me about this guy over lunch and we just frankly couldn't believe it. She said he drove around in fancy cars, wore expensive clothes and said he did it all for the people. I couldn't help but think of Richard Pryor in 'Car Wash,'" laughed the Diva.

lyrics

He was planning to get to heaven
About six-thirty or seven
The choice wasn't mere whim
The faithful gathered near him
Waiting for his body to rise again

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Father Divine
Father Divine
Father Divine
Father Divine

Hellfire hath no fury
When you're not in a big hurry
Daddy Grace may help you
He's been through this test, too
Waiting for his soul to rise again

CHORUS

Everyone thought he'd return
He couldn't thank them for their concern
He never came back
That religious maniac
Waiting for his body to rise again

CHORUS


Written by Arigon Starr
© 1997 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP)
Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission

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from Meet The Diva, released November 15, 1997
Rhythm Guitar and Vocals: Arigon Starr
Drums: Nicholas Peters
Lead Guitar: Wayne Duncan
Bass: Sean Siever

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Arigon Starr Los Angeles, California

Arigon Starr is an enrolled member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. She has released four CD projects -- all of which have become staples on Native American and community radio playlists across the US and Canada. Arigon is based in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a respected playwright, actor and comic book artist. ... more

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