Story Behind The Song
Chip wrote this about his frustrations regarding greed and corruption in the world of economics, and how that is ruining lives and opportunities for all those people looking for a stable future. This greed is manifested heavily in the baby boom generation, who seem to always find a way to get what they want.
Song Description
A song of concerns about the economic meltdown.
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Troubled |
Subject |
Economics, Revolution |
| Similar Artists |
The Eagles, John Cougar Mellencamp |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
There was a generation of holier than thou, They knew more than their parents; They said they'd show them how.
Protest against the system to advocate a change, And after revolution it was still much the same. They always seemed to get their way. Greed had ruled their lives. And now the kingdom's falling down. What they thought was change was life. You won the fight but lost the war. The well is running dry.
Oh, please God come and save us, whoever you may be.
Absolve us from our evil sins and make us all guilt free.
We've learned well from our errors. We'll cast away our greed, Throw away our vices and help all those in need.
And he said,
"I can't wait to win the lottery. I hope I close this deal. I'll but the second beamer; the beach-house is a steal!"
You lost the fight and you lost the war. Your values have gone bye. And healin's what you've been hurting for,
Don't let the well run dry!