Let's face it -- being a Christian isn't easy, especially if we are really walking the walk. It's a lot easier to just leave well enough alone and hide in our own "bubble." This song is about those "easy chair" Christians who don't live out their Christianity the way the Bible specifies. While "walking" out our Christianity is a daily struggle, the rewards of eternal life far outweigh the sacrifices we make here on earth. - Ian
The question isn't whether it's true The question--"Is it working for you?" Marshmallow skies And custardy pies And nothing's too hard to do They're five happy verses or so They told me all I needed to know Ignore all the rest Trials and tests And threats to my comfort zone Well I've got no time to find out what's real I stick with what I happen to feel It feels grand When you're livin' in lala land You can name a blessing yourself Stake a claim on power and wealth And strong healthy teeth A spot at the beach And romance that's really swell All the saints and martyrs alike Well they would have called a national strike Demanded less pain More personal gain If only they'd known their rights Well I take it very personally Yeah, I got to know what's in it for me Ain't it grand? When you're livin' in lala land I've got my prayer cloth collection in a Jesus jar I've got the Holy Ghost ridin' in the back of my car Sometimes He gives a little tickle I go "hardee har har" Ain't it grand, when you're livin' in lala land My Jesus decal does quite a trick Right above my dashboard I stick it A good luck charm It keeps me from harm And saves me from speeding tickets Well I take it very personally, Yeah -I gotta know what's in it for me Ain't it grand, When you're livin' in lala land