Mark Lanegan - Strange Religion Lyrics






Can you stay here next to me?
We'll just keep drivin'
Because of you I see a light
The Buick's a Century, a '73 like you
Some strange religion
I get my hands on some money momma, and a shot in the night
Stared down the past and just scarred my eyes
Now I know there's no easy ride
She's been the kind who would take it in stride
Some jack of diamonds kicked her heart around
Did they know they were walking on holy ground?
Almost called it a day so many times
Didn't know what it felt like to be alive
'Til you been a friend to me, like nobody else could be
Keep my hands on the wheel now momma
Gonna honestly try
She looked past the scars and the burned out eyes
You could see I'm no easy ride
She's just the kind who might get you to buy
Some strange religion
This jack of diamonds kicked her heart around
Shoulda known they were walking on holy ground
This life might eventually just be the end of me, will I still be with you
Get in next to me, just keep driving
Cause of you I been alive
And this Buick's a Century, '73 like you
Some strange religion
The Buick's a Century, '73 like you
Some strange religion





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  1. S.... L....

    Amazing!!! I miss Her right now...:(((

  2. d.... ....

    The best damned ending.

  3. G.... L....

    Like your last bag of special reserve coffee beans - crafted by roasters who spared nothing to create the finest - you cherish each cup knowing when it's gone, there will never be an equal. Streaming "Anthony Bourdain - Parts Unknown" is like that for me. Drink deeply, savor the flavor, knowing each episode you watch brings you one closer to the end.

    Last night I watched the Season 10 final episode. It would be his last while he was alive. I don't know if the producers had a premonition of his passing, but this show finale is the best I've seen. And although it is the very last, its a fitting tribute to what he brought to his audience. As one fan said:

    "You fearlessly traveled the world immersing yourself in different cultures, peoples, and their food, showing us that while we have our differences, we are all very much the same. You will be sorely missed by so many. Thanks for letting me come along for the ride".

  4. N.... Y....

    It's so sad the Clinton's had him killed.

  5. B.... M....

    AB should have stayed with me a while ... affected me above anything else! I'd have elicited a smile!

  6. P.... B....

    Miss you tony

  7. b.... ....

    Antoś w chuja wali-nie sztacha się!

  8. w.... ....

    I found Anthony's writing in '99. I met him a few years later while I was photographing him for a story I was working on and invited him to come by a spot I was working in the evenings. He eventually did and filmed an episode of The Layover with some friends of mine. He wrote the way I think, and spoke the way I speak. I have cancer now and I'm writing a book. I hope people see some similarities to your writing in comparison to mine. Thanks for speaking to me in so many ways Anthony.

  9. L.... J....

    I get that you have the choice. I get being tired. I get the sadness. I miss you, though.

  10. R.... E....

    Not sure why this made me cry. Ive always loved that song and Mark Lanegan. This just feels so human and it's kind of comforting to know that we're not alone in our pain. Everyone has to deal with it.

  11. b.... c....

    Anthony, my love. Rest in Peace.

  12. l.... ....

    Said goodbye before we caught on.

  13. l.... ....

    I bet this song was on when Bourdain hung himself.

  14. B.... H....

    Tony as himself, always smiling and holding the demons at bay. So sad!

  15. M.... ....

    Keep my hands on the wheel now momma
    Gonna honestly try
    She looked past the scars and the burned out eyes
    You could see I'm no easy ride
    She's just the kind who might get you to buy
    Some strange religion
    This jack of diamonds kicked her heart around
    Shoulda known they were walking on holy ground
    This life might eventually just be the end of me, will I still be with you
    Get in next to me, just keep driving
    Cause of you I been alive
    And this Buick's a Century, '73 like you
    Some strange religion
    The Buick's a Century, '73 like you
    Some strange religion..... See you on the other side Tony...

  16. A.... J....

    RIP Anthony . You will never be forgotten . Watching this Thanksgiving 2019.

  17. C.... G....

    RIP Tony. You are missed. Carlos. McAllen TX

  18. l.... s....

    Depression how it feels like?

  19. e.... ....

    Smoke with Anthony while watching this. Miss you chef.

  20. l.... ....

    still miss you buddy.

  21. s.... ....

    Hey Tony.....

  22. B.... T....

    Anthony Bourdain had such an incredible life... I still find it hard to believe he threw it away.

  23. l.... ....

    @3:18 chefsteps OMG

  24. c.... ....

    How I will forever remember Tony, the lone traveler at the bar staring down at his mostly finished glass thinking about the next flight to catch, dish to eat, people to meet and talk to about the small things life has to offer that makes it beautiful. A true visionary and pioneer, Cheers Tony!

  25. M.... S....

    Bourdain. Of course. Great song.

  26. s.... ....

    Had me, Ok I shed a tear!! Outstanding!

  27. T.... D....

    Coming to this on #BourdainDay. 😭😢

  28. L.... H....

    One year. Never admired anyone more than Tony. Sometimes words are inadequate. Can't say goodbye to someone you can't forget. Hope he found peace in death from whatever was chasing him.

  29. R.... R....

    1 year. 😥

  30. M.... C....

    The day I heard the news, I started to watch through all of Tony's shows. By the time I finished, that's when I finally realised there's no going back to all of these.

  31. m.... C....

    We all miss you Tony.

  32. A.... S....

    Hit that shit Tony. Miss my guy. 90's grunge was a great time to be young but we gotta get old. Mark still rockin it.

  33. k.... k....

    5-13-19....watched this Seattle episode for the first time....and it's the first time hearing Mark and this song.....im totally crushed...cant stop crying...R.i.p. Tony

  34. M.... ....

    Thank you Tony for teaching me so much about the parts of the world I am yet to see <3 May we travel together soon.

  35. T.... R....

    Saddest best end to a show ever. <3

  36. B.... M....

    This embodies Tony in so many ways , i hope you find happiness in death that you couldnt in life ...thanks for the laughs and good t.v ..RIP ANTHONY BOURDAIN

  37. C.... D....

    Anthony Bourdain's Swan Song. R.I.P.

  38. Z.... ....

    If anybody is wondering where he's sitting where the white Christmas lights are... it's a place called the Shanghai room in Seattle. Great place!!!

  39. F.... P....

    Looking for the west vergina episode sountracks... Can anyone help?

  40. F.... P....

    Damn.. Thats deep,,, RIP tony

  41. B.... R....

    R.I.P Anthony.

  42. j.... ....

    My hat goes off the Anthony Bourdain, we needed you in this world longer...….

  43. a.... s....

    Best thing cnn ever did. Ive Watched this over 100 times

  44. H.... G....

    It’s a pity that you eventually felt that you had it ‘bad’ ... most of us would have loved to be ‘you’ .. RIP

  45. S.... D....

    RIP legend

  46. b.... ....

    would have loved to have shared a joint w/ Tony. Lucky production crew.

  47. 8.... E....

    The opening line is classic Anthony Bourdain !

  48. 8.... E....

    Altho, thank God this was not the last episode, this has to be the best ending to any network tv show ever. The music, Anthony, the editing, the camera work, and all the behind the scenes people you'll never hear about was way above par. Still can't believe this talented man, who took you to places we'll probably never go, is gone. We can only hope he has found peace.

  49. M.... W....

    I’ll always remember him this way. Passing a joint with his crew and drinking a beer, listening to great music. I still him

  50. N.... Q....

    Rip Anthony

  51. I.... ....

    All that I want is a life like that.

  52. D.... R....

    Love the nod he gives to himself after he takes a hit. RIP chef Bourdain.

  53. t.... f....

    Trying hard to find link to final PArts montage ... great song and great montage ...

  54. �.... ....

    Always liked Mark in Screaming Trees even more so his solo work & songs on the show

  55. R.... L....

    man, the ending of this episode and this song really got to me. fucking bourdain, man. there will never be another.

  56. G.... G....

    Why the f**k am I crying?

  57. T.... F....

    God I love this song.. Miss you brother .. Never will there be one like you ever...

  58. E.... S....

    After my third time in a row watching this video, the people here's comments brought more tears to my eyes. All of you are just as incredible as Mr. Bourdain. Thank you.

  59. S.... ....

    Ive been listen this song since i was 16yrs old, im 30 now...wow...thank you mark and RIP Anthony Bourdain...

  60. B.... M....

    Watched this episode and was introduced to Lanegan for the first time. Thanks Boudain. You've done too much for me already.

  61. P.... U....

    Love you Anthony...no one as humble as you...down to earth....rest in peace my brother

  62. S.... ....

    Tony had been everywhere, travelled enough for many lifetimes but it just goes to show that wherever you go, there you are. He always had a melancholy about him and so sad that he is no longer here with us. Vaya con Dios Tony....you left us too soon.

  63. M.... B....

    I've just fired up one on this.

  64. T.... B....

    People keep saying that Tony looked 10 years older in this episode and tired. I didn't see it at first because the episode is so darn good but if you look Anthony does look much older and weary. WTF happened!! Asia Argento?? Problems with the Me Too Movement?? Problems with the show?? Ottavia Busia?? Ariane?? I really miss you and would love to know how such a cool dude meets this kind of end. I guess NO ONE really saw your pain. Not Asia, Not Ottavia, Not Erik Ripert, Not your colleagues at CNN or even your crew. I miss you more than words can express RIP!!!

  65. T.... B....

    Anthony Bourdain was one of my favorite chefs, authors and TV personalities. I loved all his shows, Cook's Tour, No Reservations, Parts Unknown et. al. I will miss him greatly and in fact already do. Thanks Tony for exposing me to Mark Lanegan. I now listen to Mark all the time especially this masterpiece "Strange Religion". Anthony you were the coolest guy on the planet. Maybe someday I will understand. For now RIP and I miss you buddy!!
    Tony B

  66. A.... S....

    Wow this episode really got me in the feels. I’ve had a few beers and smoked a joint. And then this song and the way they ended show put a knot in my throat. Anthony you will be missed brother.

  67. C.... M....

    This killed me. Beautiful.

  68. j.... c....

    Rest in peace Tony

  69. C.... A....

    Well that was lame as fuck

  70. K.... G....

    What a pussy. Guess all the drugs and money weren't enough?

  71. L.... C....

    Bourdain always reminded me of Bukowski

  72. B.... J....

    Where Can I find the peace👀But anyway Anthony Bon Appetit 🤞

  73. R.... C....

    he had, like, the BEST life. so maybe he just simply thought ' let's call it a life. '-- who is to say it is a sad ending?

  74. C.... D....

    It’s clear you’re winding down, Anthony. Tired eyes but still as handsome as ever. One can see your struggle 20/20 hind. I hope you’re at peace and Pray for your family. See you in the next dimension. RIP!

  75. C.... B....

    Mmm! That's a remix! Bubblegum doesn't sound like that!

  76. c.... ....

    This is the most awesome ending to a show I've ever seen,especially how all the shows guests sing along closing the show RIP Anthony Bourdain

  77. A.... B....

    Who are the two women walking down the street beginning at 2:49, does anyone know? They are not in the program.

  78. 4.... ....

    None of us will ever be half as cool as this. A man who truly lived. R.I.P. AB

  79. A.... O....

    Love this song so much. RIP Anthony

  80. A.... W....

    R.i.p beautiful soul! ♥️ a true inspiration🙏🏼

  81. M.... C....

    Man this is hard to watch.

  82. J.... P....

    Damn...hit me straight in the heart....what a man...what a song...best ending of an episode...R.I.P.

  83. r.... s....

    Some strange religion this life!!

  84. t.... f....

    Who is the guy at the end of the video with the tattoos?

  85. P.... ....

    I think I watched this clip fifteen or seventeen times now. But it keeps hittin' me like a big, big rock. Being a Lanegan fan for years and years and being a fan for even longer a fan of Bourdain, this clip is such a big tear jerker for me.
    Hope ya guys anderstand me, and kind of feel the same way, and love Lanegan and Bourdain the way I do...

  86. r.... s....

    Piece of poetry!!

  87. J.... P....

    I cried to this after Anthony's passing, I felt like he was sharing an intimate moment with us in that final scene

    J.... P....

    And he was.

  88. M.... F....

    The emotion in the singers voice mixed knowing Anthony is gone really is an intense moment of recorded television.

  89. C.... L....

    I'm not one to leave comments... But God damnit Anthony, we fucking miss you...

  90. K.... H....

    One of my favorite songs for the last ten years, but over the last few weeks, god, right in the feels

  91. p.... ....

    This episode was Tony's goodbye. Still busted up about it.

    p.... ....

    Many tears were shed

    p.... ....

    That was deeply disturbing and sad, beautiful music, but.... and knowing what happened next in real life makes it all the more poignant.

    p.... ....

    Watch it over and over 😔

  92. A.... C....

    Miss ya Ant

  93. A.... C....

    This episode made me cry with sadness and joy. Tony will be so missed. He made me feel like life was ok.

    A.... C....

    I allways thought that Tony did not think life was ok. Allways looking for better things, never thinking that he'ld find what he was looking for. But I agree with your sadness, I'll miss Tony for ever and ever.

  94. B.... P....

    Beautiful-God Bless Anthony-such a huge loss-

  95. T.... M....

    The way this was filmed looks like a music video. #RIPAnthonyBourdain

  96. J.... B....

    Finally,...for me, I can let it out in tears, why, Tony why?,...such a well done video, Bourdain as often he did, going right thru the 4th wall offering the camera operator/you/me the joint.

  97. V.... B....

    Didn't know it then, but that was his valedictory. Sad.