Shut off the TV and peel off those sunday gloves,
And I ll stain the clean that you ve been counting,
Old Mr. Fletcher passed by here today,
After 40 years of toil he just up and walked away,

Fantastic the panic that showed in his eyes,
He shrugged when I asked him about it,
He said, "Young man pay heed, you listen well to what I say,
Now there comes a time for a man to walk away,"

Walk away (walk away) I ll be a parade,
And I ll be determined that no one shall dissuade
On my way (dissuade) I ll sure take some time,
To burn all the bridges that I m leaving behind,

He passed by again and he was shivering from the cold,
I m not sure but I think he was trying,
He told me about the weather and something old to pay,
"But tomorrow," he said, "I m gonna surely walk away,"

Walk away (walk away) I ll be a parade,
And I ll be determined that no one shall dissuade
On my way (dissuade) I ll take my sweet time,
And burn all the bridges that I leave behind,

Walk away (walk away) I ll be a parade,
And I ll be determined that no one shall dissuade.

I was born on planet earth
the rotating ball where man comes first
it's been around for a long, long time
but now it's time to watch it die

I saw a man on my big blue screen
he ruled the world economy
he said the rich would never concede
but some day soon he'll be put to sleep

I've seen the life of the forest green
and adaptations of the deep blue seas
and who knows who is the fittest
they will all soon be put to rest

On a plunging flight and we're sitting
in the pilots seat in the midst of life
people on a dark horizon praying
somebody will save their lives

I was born on planet earth
at a drastic time full of plastic mirth
and everyday I've seen increasing signs
and you would too if you'd opened your eyes
you had a chance you did not try
so now it's time to watch it die

the velveteen and oaken soothed the lonely child
the parents watched the escort take him while they stood outside
the priest was kind and gentle as he positioned his head
the pain was like brimstone, but the kid hardly bled

victory
instinct over intellect
victory
it erupts from deep inside
history
history is laughing at us
plotting its discovery
victory, victory
blame it on the victory

among the parade crowd there stands a decorated man
remembering how he helped to save this sacred land
his helpless enemy was wounded, both hands raised with hope
he killed him without second thought, with brute force and a rope

so many times, so many lives
test the other side

neighbors, no one loves you like he loves you,
and no one cares like he cares.
neighbors, let us join today in the holy love of God and money,
because neighbors, no one loves you like He loves you.
and what better way to show your love than to dig deep into your pockets.
dig real deep, until it hurts. Alleviate your guilt,
free yourself once again, because he gave to you, brothers and sisters.
please give a 10, 25, or 50 dollar tax-deductible donation,
and I assure you your modest pledge will be used to censor TV and radio,
ban questionable books, and contribute to many other Godly services.
no longer will young Christian Americans hedonistically indulge
in masochistic submission to rhythmic music, for with your monetary support,
there is no end to what we can achieve in this country.
the voice of God is government. The voice of God is government.
the voice of God is government. In God we trust, sinners repent!
(1,2,3,4)
can't you see what we believe in, all our thoughts, all our reasons,
pursuit of life and liberty and happiness we cannot see?
speak of truth with a mighty voice, but politics are your real choice.
hire men to change the law, protect and serve with one small flaw.
voice of God is government. The voice of God is government.
voice of God is government. In God we trust, sinners repent!
if we shun God and Jesus Christ, religious love is sacrifice.
love for God is shown in cash, the love they send is mailbox trash.
with every pamphlet we receive, more money asked for Godly needs.
build a million dollar church, with money spent on God's research.
voice of God is government. The voice of God is government.
voice of God is government. In God we trust, sinners repent!
on late night TV, God can heal, a certain force you cannot feel.
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irreducible is the word for today, plastic compounds and nuclear
waste, what the hell is the matter with the pople on this planet? have
we all gone insane? the stigma of industrial progress killing us over
and over agin, one part per trillion... unacceptable, on part per
billion... unacceptable, one part per million... unacceptable, this
mammoth program set upon us courtesy of the U.S.A., inexcusable are
the men before our time, i'd like to kick their ass for what they left
behind, cancer-causing chemicals, ozone-depleting aerosols, we're all
going to fry, so put your head between your legs and kiss your ass
goodbye

What will prove to be our big mistake?
Short-sighted arrogance all for what sake?
Our families to ashes, our ambitions to dust
Our progeny in silence thinking "what about us?"
But don't forget
The dance of neglect
The march for empowering prosperity
The pain from loss and want for mere lucidity
Just maternal residue, and I was there too
And maybe so were you
When something is won it comes with sacrifice
It's there beneath the joy, the glory, and pride
And rarely it's acknowledged but in positive light
Consciously omitting the losers plight
But don't forget
The dance of neglect
The craving for community that never was met
The longing for status and the overture of regret
With no one to deter, pathetically unsure
Forgetting who they were

I had a friend who kept a candle in his pocket
He used to touch it when the wind was blowin' high
I guess it made him feel like he could bluff the system
And when it flickered out we laid him down to die

I turn on the light
Turn on a million blinding brilliant white incendiary lights
Yea, a beacon in the night
I'll burn relentlessly until my juice runs dry, ya

And I'll construct a rack of tempered beams and trusses
And equip with just a million tiny suns
I'll install upon the room of my compartment
And place tinfoil on my floor and on my walls

Then I'll turn on the light
Turn on a million blinding brilliant white incendiary lights
A beacon in the night
I'll burn relentlessly until my juice runs dry

And i'll burn like a roman fucking candle, 
Like a chasm in the night, for a minuscule duration, 
Ecstatic immolation, incorrigible delight

there's a light on in the hallway
so i can't understand
why you hide underneath the covers
there's a baby in your womb
so don't be scared tonight
raggedy ann is in the closet picking posies

two babies in the dark
like diamonds in the sand
while papa's far away making up children's stories
the little one's inside
so afraid to be alone
she's trying to be brave until the daddy comes home

so if you chance to see her
please tell her it's alright
'cause everybody fights the tendency to snap
sometimes it's not a matter
of being brave and strong
'cause noises in the house are terrifying

two babies in the dark
like diamonds in the sand
while papa's far away making up children's stories
the little one's inside
so afraid to be alone
she's talking to herself nothing`s no once more

i'll put you to sleep tonight
like a foreign movie
i'll sing you lullabies
and i'll teach you about everything
and i'll only ask one thing
please save me

Every day we profit so
Leaning toward the great unknown
Asking how it pertains to tomorrow

Aim for places we've not been
Trample paths that go between
Yesterdays foundations and tomorrow

It's the way they say it's got to be
We spear ahead and forge our destiny
Who do they represent? who do you belive?
Make a sound decision for others to heed

Try to set a faster pace
Try to build a master race
One that will make a contribution to tomorrow

It's the way they say it's got to be
We put aside our fears and make history
The clothes are in the dryer and the writing is on the wall
We're trying everything we can to stop this fall

Everyday we profit so
Leaning toward the great unknown

A refreshing plunge, a drink of platable water
A deep inspiration on a warm summer day
A safe stroll in the middle of the road community
A neighbor who in times of need will not turn away

I ain't no politiciam
I am a citizen
And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds

Community protection, rehibilitation
Police that serve without legitimate right to maim
Global aareness, ecological guilt
Cultural and environmental awakening

I ain't no optimist
I try to be a realist
And I think that we are living too far out of bounds

Is it too much to ask?
Could it be the world is shrinking?
I can see the walls closing in
No one can take much for granted anymore

Remote control, three cars for every family
Corruption at the expense of the simple majority
A violent crash, a plunder of the third world
Any wretched ploy that bolsters our economy

I ain't no blind supporter
I'm a conscious citizen
And I know that we are living too far out of bounds

Ain't no politiciam
Ain't no blind supporter
I ain't no vetrope
I am a citizen
And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds

Is it too much to ask?
Can we keep the earth from sinking?
I can see the walls closing in
No one can take much for granted anymore
(You better not take it for granted anymore)
I'm not taking nothing for granted anymore