1. |
One Out Of Three
06:35
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It's a big wheel, on a small track
Building momentum every day
And we see the end, just around the bend
It's the way that the world is going, or at least that's what they say
So the big boys make a big noise
As they laugh at integrity's demise
But there's a sound, deep underground
Salvation and creation on the rise
Stop the press, oh what a mess
It's the same one that we heard last week
So pass it on, let's move along
There's a better brighter path that we seek
Can you hear the worm in your ear?
It's telling you there's nothing to be done
But the world yearned, and the worm has turned
And now there's so much better still to come
So count your blessings now, and hope that some how
They'll remember your brief little span
Sing your perfect song, cos it won't be too long
Make the best of it while you can
Inconsequential conscious stream of concentrated ooze
Infiltrates, asphyxiates and drowns out all your blues
Drop the sword, drop the pen, they're no use to you here
Listen up and drink your cup as we drone in to your ear
Don't think, don't learn, just tow the new hookline
No need to fret, you'll soon forget you ever had a mind
Now can you hear, the worm in your ear
Telling you there's nothing to be done
But the world yearned, and the worm has turned
And now there's so much better still to come
Yeah!
So count your blessings now, and hope that some how
They'll remember your brief little span
Sing your perfect song, cos it won't be too long
Make the best of it while you can
Remember melody, and sweet harmony
And rhythm so strong and true
I guess it ain't that bad, but it's pretty sad
When just one out of three will do
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2. |
Spirit Of Man
08:49
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Diving into the water
Many miles from the shore
Got to make it inland
Though I don't know what for
Cos it would be so easy
To let the waters close
But something beats within me
And I can't let it go
Cos when the struggle nearly kills you
And you've done the best you can
There's still something strong within you
That's the spirit of man
The spirit of man
That's the spirit, that's the spirit
That's the spirit of man
Seeking only balance
From the great insanity
People seem so careless
With love and liberty
Before it gets much better
Don't you know, it's gonna get much worse
We thought we were progressing
But we're stuck in reverse
Cos when the struggle nearly kills you
And you're broken on the sand
There's still something strong within you
That's the spirit of man
Animus facit nobilem, Illegitimi non carborundum (x8)
When it seems all sense has departed
And the mad men run the show
All the good things that we started
Are twisted wreckage in the snow
I used to say dark days are coming
Now I know they're already here
Far too many people running
All given in to fear
Can we work it out
Can we work it out
Can we work it out
We've got to work it out
Cos when the struggle nearly kills you
And you've done the best you can
There's still something beats within you
That's the spirit, the spirit of man
Yes when the struggle nearly kills you
You're lying broken on the sand
Well there's still something strong within you
That's the spirit, the spirit of man
That's the spirit, that's the spirit
That's the spirit of man
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3. |
State Of Disgrace
05:50
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(Spoken)
Those who speak out against the system, will be silenced. Financially, intellectually, and possibly physically.
Just take a look at the new road to freedom we designed
So long as you tow the one true party line
Your feedback was received and placed in the circular file
Your vote is duly noted
No, not this time
No, no more lies
Is this what you want?
Where do we come from?
Standing strong, we see it all
Turn to dust, the empire falls
Standing strong, breaking free
Down with your ideology
(spoken)
For those in charge, their salleries, policies and laws go unchallenged. They are beyond the law, for they are the law. There is no opposition.
You can not leave, you can't complain or mock the super state
Your protests smothered by yards and yards of red duct tape
We spread the wealth from your pockets to our bank accounts
The more you give, the less you get, and there's no getting out
No, not this time
No, no more lies
Is this what you want?
Where do we come from?
Standing strong, we see it all
Turn to dust, the empire falls
Standing strong, breaking free
Down with your ideology
(spoken)
Their only Achilles' heel, is that if they fail to continue growing, they will fall. It is their fear of this, which makes them so dangerous.
It's time for change
Don't let your pride be erased
Speak now
While you still remember how
(Spoken)
ID cards must be carried at all times. One more nail in the coffin of liberty. It's easy to lose ones freedom, but very hard to get it back.
It's time for change
Don't let your pride be erased
Speak now
While you still remember how
It's time for change
Don't let your name be erased
Speak now
While you still remember how
(Spoken)
And it was for words such as these, that Vladimir Bukowski was subjected to years of psychiatric abuse and imprisonment. ... Well, what did you think we were talking about? ... It's easily done.)
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4. |
Take Control
09:59
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Walking in shadows
As the light fades away
Clinging to moments
That you wish would stay
Reality's slipping
To where who can tell?
No silver lining
No dreams left to sell
Don't look my love, don't look now
Hide your eyes child, don't look down
The pit's gaping open
Beyond the quick sand
And if you should fall now
Who knows where you'll land
Cos there's no forgiveness
Just heresy
I hold up my fingers tell me
How many can you see
When the viper's work is done
Will we rise up, or will we run?
Is there still a reason to fight?
Can we take control?
Or is it all lost now
And we've just gotta let it go?
If we do, then tell me can you
Still be at peace with your soul?
Cos if not, we've gotta give it another shot
We've gotta take it back
Take control
Take control
Take control
So beware of the new form
In another disguise
The truth is just a notion
Made by those they despise
But you know the truth now
It's been buried so long
They act like you only exist
Just to tell you your wrong
Hold your head high one more time
Courage now child, hold the line
There's got to be a reason to fight
Can we take control
Don't tell me that it's all lost now
And we've just gotta let it go
Cos if that's true, then tell me can you
Still be at peace with your soul
Cos if not we've gotta give it another shot
We've gotta take it back
Take back control
Is anybody out there?
Anyone at all?
Will somebody lead us?
Will we heed the call
No!
Now we've gotta take control
Don't let go
Now we've gotta take control
Don't let go
Now we've gotta take control
Don't let go
Now we've gotta take control
Don't let go
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5. |
Smoke Screen
10:03
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What do you do when you find
That all you had was make believe, and you've been blind?
You can't take back the wasted days
There's only one solution to take away the pain
Thinking back on all those times
How was I so stupid to miss the signs?
And then it all falls into place
And there it is, the pure contempt, that's written on your face
And so it seems, the smokescreen
Has fallen away from my eyes
And all that's left of what we had
Is only a tragic disguise
You took my love, you took my life
You've taken all that I got
And now it's time to take what's mine
Whether you like it or not
Watching as you walk away
Leaving only desolation and disarray
Now there's just one thing still left to do
If I don't get to live my life, then nor do you
And so it seems, the smokescreen
Has fallen away from my eyes
And all that's left of what we had
Is only a tragic disguise
You took my love, you took my life
You've taken all that I got
And now it's time to take what's mine
Whether you like it, whether you like it or not
Guess there's nothing to say
Once again you get your way
Now watch as it dies
Beauty dies, happiness dies
No more feelings of guilt
Just sadness for all that we built
Now watch as it dies
Honesty dies, everything dies
Watch it as it dies
Watch the smokescreen rise
Everything must die
Watch the smokescreen rise
Watch it as it dies
Watch the smokescreen rise
Everything must die
Watch the smokescreen rise
Watch the smokescreen rise
Everything dies
Now watch it rise
Watch the smokescreen rise
Everything dies
Now watch the smokescreen rise
Dies!
Dies!
Die!
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6. |
Stop The World
10:15
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Walking on the broken glass which fell down from the roof
While others fly above you, united in their truth
When did good intentions turn to burning coal?
Reality is upside down, so you'd better change your soul
Should you choose to walk in to no man's land
It's full of traps and tripwires, your life is in their hands
So many walking blind who have no eyes to see
And the seals bark at their downfall, believing that they're free
I see the train coming home, as it pulls into the station
Suddenly it steams away, moving in the wrong direction
Is anybody seeing the truth, or is that a crazy notion?
And now the clowns all run the show and we're blinded by emotion
Stop the world cos I wanna get off
Cos I feel so far behind it
Seems like there's another planet that I should be living on
And I'll let you know when I find it
Searching for dragons, but there's none to be found
So they swing their blade at nothing, on their ever higher ground
The doubts you feel are echo's of a long dead time
You'd better join the new world, or you'll have to pay the fine
Dealing with the mundane, of the dreary day to day
The thing we must not mention, the thing we dare not say
Cos intellectual honesty got up and walked away
You're with us or against us, it's just a game we play
For the sake of a couple of bricks, we pulled down the entire building
And now all that's left is a world of kerosene and feelings
I would be insane if I went along with your crazy notion
And I'm getting seasick from the perpetual emotion
Stop the world cos I wanna get off
Cos I feel so far behind it
It's like there's another planet that I should be living on
And I'll let you know when I find it
Everyone's talking, but nobody hears
We're all too busy running
And nobody knows where the hell it's gonna go
Cos nobody saw it coming
Nothing to see here
Nothing to fear
Sing with the choir
Burn the Pariah
Stop the world spinning I cry
Cos I've got to get off of this ride
Cos I feel like I'm going insane
And I've got to get off of this train
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