Story Behind The Song
This song is from the musical OLIVER CROMWELL AND THE BOYS, or No Mince Pies
Song Description
A bitter, ironic commentary on starving to death
| Song Length |
2:07 |
Genre |
Unique - Unclassified |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Livid |
Subject |
Hunger |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1600 - 1699 |
Lyrics
(sung with sarcasm)
People fear deprivation.
Why be scared -- mere starvation!
Can't they see the way it is?
Hunger has advantages!
Ah yes,
Can you not guess?
Some will say they are dying.
We can tell they are lying.
We must never be too grim.
Hunger keeps our bodies slim!
Ah yes,
Why this distress?
Starve,
What if we starve?
Be at peace. Death is not that vile.
If you try, you can find a smile.
For when you dine with skeletons,
They are always full of grins!
Ah yes,
Let's do no less.
. . . Starve,
What if we starve . . . ?!