Lyrics

BASEMENT
© Roger Yeardley

Brick and mortar, fortress strong;
Something?s hiding in the basement
Welcome mat, manicured lawn;
what?s hiding in the basement?
Warm sun on my face, something here is out of place
What is behind the facade, what is....

Picture window reflects the light;
Something?s groping in the basement
Architecture so refined;
what?s grunting in the basement?
Pavement firm beneath my feet, something shifting underneath
What is behind the facade, what is ....

What's in the house, who's in the house,
what?s in the basement, what is your story?
Everyone wants to know their future when they don't truly know their past.
Everyone wants to know their future when they don't truly know their past.
Personal past, human past...

Civilization such a thin veneer;
Something?s hiding in the basement
clever thoughts cover ancient fears;
what?s hiding in the basement?
One sun on the races, turmoil in so many places.
What is behind the facade, what is....

What's in the house, who's in the house,
what?s in the basement, what is your story?