Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:06 am Posts: 3146 Location: Orange County, California
I've seen many fingers point And many heads shake I've seen brilliant ideas That were labeled mistakes I've seen the dreams of our youth Crushed by cynical drones I've seen the richest of rich Strip the poor of their bones
I've heard whispers of change Squandered by tactics of fear I've seen pillars of smoke That make stars disappear I've seen wars of aggression Flipped for the masses I've seen the crookedest crooks Be given free passes
I've seen, and I've heard I've witnessed, and read I've swallowed the mouthfuls Of lies I've been fed I've searched for the answers In all the wrong places I've trusted the smiles On all the wrong faces
Over and over It's always the same Another ten dollar bill Attached to a chain Another raft full of bricks Docked in a harbor of pain Another bathtub of hope Without a plug in the drain
They'll wine you and dine you And nod with a smile But in secret They're keeping tabs all the while Every hand that they lend Will cost you an arm Better synchronize your heartbeat To your morning alarm
You trade your name for a number And your soul for a check For some gold on your wrist And some pearls round her neck Well that fate's not for me Though it may be for you I'll trade a lifetime of lies For a moment of truth
And when the time has arrived For them to carry their load A lifetime of suffering All measured in gold As they drag their chains through the graveyard And into their holes I'll be wandering weightless Somewhere out on the road
_________________ I waited all day
you waited all day
but you left before sunset
and I just wanted to tell you
that the moment was beautiful
just wanted to dance to bad music
drive bad cars
watch bad tv
should have stayed for the sunset
if not for me
Joined: Tue May 30, 2006 2:48 pm Posts: 3115 Location: Edinburgh/Lincoln, UK
This is really strong man. I agree with the Dylan comparison, but i also hear Tom again. The first verses especially also reminded me a little bit of Light Years - i could almost sing these lyrics over Light Years. But don't get me wrong, i'm not being critical. And even though your influences are apparent, you still seem to have your own style/voice stamped onto it (yes, basing this on two lyrics of yours )
Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:06 am Posts: 3146 Location: Orange County, California
Thanks to both of you guys for reading and commenting on these last two pieces I've posted. It means a lot.
_________________ I waited all day
you waited all day
but you left before sunset
and I just wanted to tell you
that the moment was beautiful
just wanted to dance to bad music
drive bad cars
watch bad tv
should have stayed for the sunset
if not for me
very, very solid. like others have said, i'm looking forward to hearing this when you get it recorded. it's got a deep "masters of war" kind of intensity when i read it.
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