**Title: Under the Law**
(Verse 1)
The Pharisees, they know the way,
They'll lead you down with much to say,
With laws so tight, they'll make you sway,
But their hearts, they're far away.
(Chorus)
Under the law, under the law,
Where the hypocrites are sure to bore,
You'll find it's all just a big chore,
Under the law, under the law.
(Verse 2)
With their robes so long and grand,
They'll point out sins with a stern hand,
But forget the weightier commands,
Their love's just sand upon the land.
(Chorus)
Under the law, under the law,
Where the judgment's thick, compassion's raw,
They twist the scriptures, that's for sure,
Under the law, under the law.
(Bridge)
Don't be fooled by their display,
Their righteousness is just for show,
Their hearts are not where they should stay,
God's love they'll never truly know.
(Verse 3)
They'll tithe the mint, the dill, the rue,
But miss the justice, what to do?
They strain a gnat, a camel chew,
Their faith's a game, their love askew.
(Chorus)
Under the law, under the law,
Where mercy's lost, just like before,
They'll bind you up with legal lore,
Under the law, under the law.
(Outro)
So let's not live as they decree,
Let's find our way to grace and free,
For Jesus taught us love to be,
Not just a rule, but a living sea.
(Final Chorus)
Under the law, under the law,
Let's rise above, let's break that flaw,
With love that's pure, let's stand in awe,
Beyond the law, beyond the law.