I've seen them kneel 
With baited breath for the ritual 
I've watched this experience raise 
Them to pseudo higher levels 
I've watched them leave their families 
In pursuit of your nirvana 
I've seen them coming to line up from switzerland and america 

How long will this take baba 
How long have we been sleeping 
Do you see me hanging on to every word you say 
How soon will I be holy 
How much will this cost guru 
How much longer 'til you completely absolve me 

I've seen them give their drugs up 
In place of makeshift altars 
I've heard them chanting 
Kali kali frantically 
I've heard them rotely repeatly your 
Teaching with elitism 
I've seen them boasting robes and 
Foreign sandalwood beads 

How long will this take baba 
How long have we been sleeping 
Do you see me hanging on to every word you say 
How soon will I be holy 
How much will this cost guru 
How much longer 'til you completely absolve me 

I've seen them overlooking god in 
Their own essence 
I've seen their upward glances 
In hopes of instant salvation 
I've seen their righteousness 
Mixed without loving compassion 
I've watched you smile as 
The student bow to kiss your feet 

Give me strength all knowing one 
How long 'till enlightenment 
How much longer 'til you 
Completely absolve me