Story Behind The Song

A sad song lamenting the fact that we seem hell-bent on refusing to admit that we're screwing things up.

Song Description

A sad song for broken times.

Lyrics

Sad Song For Broken Times

That we've steered the thing wrong, any reasonable mind may attest
We are now falling fast fundamentally failing each test
Some, in response will write uplifting numbers, with copious uplifting rhymes
But I can't march to that beat
So here's a sad song for broken times

We left living harmonious lives such a long time ago
No one remembers what works and what doesn't is all that we know
Ill winds are blowin' and rattlin' bones that we've strung up as dissonant chimes
A well-fitting theme
A sad song for broken times

It is so hard to live honest lives in a world full of lies
And it's hard to find answers as hard as everyone tries
Some will endeavor to strike up the band to sing "It ain't as bad as it seems."
Sing along if you like
I'll sing my sad song for broken dreams

If we're so sure we're on the right track and have found the best way
Tell me why does the space in our chest grow more vacant with each passing day?
I could belt lusty peals and inspire you all to aspire to spiritual goals
But this is nothing like that
It's a sad song for broken souls

So get on your knees and ask God to reveal what he thinks
Or get off your ass and go order a couple more drinks
And sing Miss American Pie very loudly lamenting societal crimes
But shut up when I'm singing
My sad song for broken times

You can call me a negative naysayer prophet of gloom
I'll call you a rose-colored glassy-eyed fool that can't see past his own living room
Send your kids off college to learn how to be part of something that isn't worth dimes
But I plan to teach mine
To sing sad songs for broken times