He was flyin' all the time, and when he would arrive
He'd kneel down and kiss, the ground, glad he's alive
Kinda broad at the shoulder with power in his eyes
And everybody knew he'd never compromise - John Paul
(John Paul, John Paul)
Pope John Paul
(John Paul)

Poland's the land that Pope John Paul called home
He grew up during the war and prayed all alone
He didn't say much, kinda quiet and shy
But when he spoke you knew, a holy guy was John Paul

He hid from Nazis during World War Two
And he studied for the priesthood in secret, too
Archbishop of Krakow in his home-land
Elevated to a Cardinal was that holy man, John Paul
(John Paul, John Paul)
Pope John Paul
(John Paul)

Then came the day they were voting for a Pope
When a two-thirds vote showed the Cardinals' hope
Lay in a Polish bishop and priest
The Holy Spirit brought, to his destiny, John Paul

Through the dust and the smoke of this world's own hell
Walked that giant of a man that the faithful knew well
Grabbed the Cross of Jesus, that Bishop of Rome
And like a giant oak tree he just stood there alone - John Paul
(John Paul, John Paul)
Pope John Paul
(John Paul)

And with all of his strength he gave his mighty love
And he showed all the world there's a light up above
And multitudes scrambled from a spir'tual grave
But the man grew sick - no doctor could save John Paul

With drugs and nurses and medical care
They treated that man with science and prayer
But the Lord above said "Karol, it's time"
Everybody knew it was the end of the line for John Paul
(John Paul, John Paul)
Pope John Paul
(John Paul)

Now the leaders of the world give praise to him
A bulldog of courage in a world of sin
In Two-Thousand-Five on April Two,
Through the Pearly Gates there walked
One strong tough, tough dude... John Paul
(John Paul, John Paul)
Pope John Paul
(John Paul)