This idea came from a conversation about marriage with a twice-divorced friend. At one point he said, "Marriage is a lot of work. Not even Jesus did it!" And I thought...."there's a song."

The first three verses came fairly quickly, then events in the news made me realize I needed two more verses. Since they're full of punchlines, you'll have to listen to the song to hear them. :)

Lyrics

JESUS WAS A BACHELOR
(Greg Tamblyn)

The man I most admire spread love throughout his world
The man I most admire didn't mess with girls
He looked around, saw the deal, said I can't do this
I'm gonna get my 12 best buds, go drink wine and fish

Jesus was a bachelor, and so was Buddha too
Could it be that they knew something more than me and you
Buddha cut the ties that bind and headed for Nirvana
Women tried to marry Jesus, but he said I don't wanna

Relationships take lots of time and compromise at best
Maybe all the saints knew they could never pass that test
Take Mother Teresa, she chose good works instead
They say nuns all marry Jesus, but, well, he's dead

Jesus was a bachelor, and so was Buddha too
Could it be that they knew something more than me and you
Buddha chose enlightenment over married life
Jesus couldn't save mankind and satisfy a wife

So if all your friends are saying I do, but you just won't
Take comfort in the fact that even Jesus said I don't
If you want to set your sights on more ethereal worlds
Don't let your lower chakras chase material boys and girls

Jesus was a bachelor, and so was Buddha too
Could it be that they knew something more than me and you
Buddha left his family for much less worldly pastures
Jesus was too busy getting ready for the rapture

-- Two more verses - please listen! --

© 2003 Ramblin’ Tamblyn Music, BMI