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What We've Got
03:33
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My Dad said things are gonna get worse, a long time before they get better, I hope he's wrong but I know he's right
Thatcher's children are in government, a coalition, now it's Cameron's Britain, it was his for the taking
Unemployment's at an all time high, we're all depressed so we stay inside
Block out reality with reality television
But bread and circuses won't pay the rent, we're struggling just to make ends meet, and it'll be the same again next week
So this is what we've got
Independent people with independent thought
So this is our lot
If you thought it was okay, well no, it's not
My boss said he was sorry son, he'd had the order and he had to get rid of someone, he said I'd find a new job in no time
But it's the same everywhere that I look, there's no-one playing by the book, temporary staff for temporary work, we're all temporary
Job satisfaction's at an all time low, we struggle through our shifts, just wait to go home, we'll drink away our wages and then stagger home alone
But these wages can't even pay the bills, we're taking out loans on top of loans, if I think about it for too long, I feel ill
We're being worked from birth til death and paid a pittance for an hourly rate, we're supposed to be satisfied with the thought that we could reach our supervisor's place, well maybe we could win the lottery, or be pop stars or footballer's wives, I don't know about you, but I want to feel alive.
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Four Hours
02:46
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Four hours gone
We're not the only ones
Who crave the kick of white hot lead
To lay the bastards down
Under a reddening sun
We justify the oldest crimes through orders passed on down the line
Four years on
The iron of my youth is gone
My limbs shake in imitation of
The fear and hate we sowed
Under that reddening sun
The night hours cannot bring relief to those who live in fear of sleep
If I die in a combat zone
Box me up and ship me home
Pin my medals to my chest
Tell my girl I did my best
I asked no questions and bought a lie
And when all this is over I will sing my heart out
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BILLY LIAR Edinburgh, UK
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