Story Behind The Song
The songwriter recalling days of his youth when he felt frustrated and annoyed at what he saw as a life with superficial values, driven by the pressure to succeed.
Song Description
A brief comment on the pressures of modern living, a frustrating job and one person's wish for a quieter, more genuinely fulfilling way of life.
| Song Length |
4:30 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive |
Subject |
Liberal, Progressive, Frustration |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
They are paid for words and the words are absurd
And they tell lies to your face
And it doesn't seem to matter who gets heard
With their swagger they're so hollow
And their hard to swallow collars
And it doesn't seem to matter who you hurt...
(chorus)
So you bang your head
You beat your drum
Blame it all on everyone
Slam the door to show them what for
Have a drink and then some more
And all you're ever looking for..
Is another way of life
In a world of high achievers
Well you know you're a non-believer
And it doesn't seem to matter who comes first
With their briefcase of efficiency
To show up your deficiency
It doesn't seem to matter who you curse..
(chorus)
And the teachers teach and the preachers preach
To the ones that they will never reach
And it doesn't seem to matter they're not heard
They are paid for words etc...(repeat verse 1)
(chorus)....end