Story Behind The Song
Watching the news
Song Description
In my estimation, the fact that non-linear climate change is taking place is undeniable. However, instead of pushing for our institutions to take protective action, most Americans don't care.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Universe, Sadness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
The end it has been long foretold
When the walls will tumble down
The land will shake, and the trees will break
And the trumpets they will sound
Well, take a look around you friends
And tell me what you see
The fires do sweep, and the tides do creep
And hurricanes roam free
The storms that used to be tall tales
Seem to happen every year
Can anyone not understand
That disaster time is here?
So, barman, pour another round
For me and all my friends.
Let's drink in spite of future doom
When the levees fail again
When the levees fail again
I'm not being defeatist here!
We all should stand and fight
Prepare ourselves for nature's rage
And try to slow the tide
But that's not what most folks think
They look the other way
And listen to the salesman's pitch
And hope it will all go away
So, by the time we finally realize
That nature is crashing down
It will be too late for us to do
Much anything but drown
So barman, pour another round
For me and all my friends.
Let's drink in spite of future doom
When the levees fail again
When the levees fail again