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 you're alive they won't care what you said  What you deserve and all the blood you bled  It doesn't matter what you try to hide  The sun comes out and then the truth is read  Your fans'll love you when you're alive  But the wreaths are laid by the rest instead  When you're alive they won't care what you said  What you deserve and all the blood you bled  'Cos everybody loves you when you're dead  Kneel and pray by the side of your bed  And everybody loves you when you're dead  Kneel and pray just like your momma said  When you're alive they won't care what you said  What you deserve and all the blood you bled  You'll turn in your grave at what's gonna be said  You'll finally be appreciated  'Cos everybody loves you when you're dead  'Cos everybody loves you when you're dead