They crucify you when you get it wrong When things are fine they put you ahead They laugh at you with your trousers down They pick the stones and aim them at your head When youre alive they wont care what you said What you deserve and all the blood you bled It doesnt matter what you try to hide The sun comes out and then the truth is read Your fansll love you when youre alive But the wreaths are laid by the rest instead When youre alive they wont care what you said What you deserve and all the blood you bled Cos everybody loves you when youre dead Kneel and pray by the side of your bed And everybody loves you when youre dead Kneel and pray just like your momma said When youre alive they wont care what you said What you deserve and all the blood you bled Youll turn in your grave at whats gonna be said Youll finally be appreciated Cos everybody loves you when youre dead Cos everybody loves you when youre dead stranglers