Story Behind The Song
I wrote this with the help of a Poli-Sci degree from UC Irvine. Awful lot of money for one song. Like most people I know, I have been watching the news for the last 15 years and things just keep going from bad to worse. Eventually there won't be room left for discussion.
Song Description
Mid-tempo, trance-influenced track with steady momentum, cello accents, and understated vocals. Designed to carry emotional flow without pulling focus, making it ideal for montages, lifestyle, or dramatic sync placements.
| Song Length |
4:20 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Philosophy, Politics |
| Similar Artists |
Neil Diamond |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
the pendulum swings to and fro
brings the sun and then the snow
the horse the power but who holds the reins
the pendulum swings back and forth
who will measure the equal force
dont worry the tides will turn again
Civilize civil lies
Civilize civil lies
the words are magic only strong with belief
and once in doubt never to be retrieved
the paper's brittle and burns like a cotton flag
if every city, kingdom, and house
and every state of the north and south
every man woman and child were to withdraw consent
Civilize civil lies
Civilize civil lies
dont listen to what they say
it dont matter any way
dont listen to what they say
it dont matter any way
dont listen to what they say
it dont matter any way
watch what they dont and what they do
how many angels on the tip of a pin
who will measure the greatness of a greatest sin
violence on violence is the start and end
broken promises and little white lies
small minded leaders in a thin disguise
a reckoning of devils where angels fear to tread
civilize civil lies
civilize civil lies
closed minded innocence
ignorance is no defense
silence is guilt by all who saw
civilize civil lies
dont listen to what they say
it doesnt matter anyway
watch what they dont and what they do