Here's the story of an honest man losing religion Climbing the pulpit steps before an eager congregation The while praying came a wicked inspiration Brothers, sisters this is what he said Dearly beloved, dearly beloved, dearly beloved, (Make no mistake despite our traits I've seldom seen evidence of genes) I can't relate to you, I can't relate to you He was the kind of guy who would always go right out of his way But more before that crazy notion leapt right into his head And stubbornly crept into every mad perception I can't deny a funny feeling when he said Dearly beloved, dearly beloved, dearly beloved, I can't relate to you, I can't relate to you Dearest in memoriam - set phasers to stun And grab yourself a neighbors skeleton to lean upon Did you know him in life - one filled with regret So soon we all forget - we ever met Do you know my name - sing a light refrain For a man estranged - I won't deny that I'm inclined to isolate Dearly beloved, dearly beloved, dearly beloved, (Make no mistake despite our traits I've seldom seen evidence of genes) I can't relate to you, I can't relate to you I can't relate to you, I can't relate to you, I can't relate to you