Sunday, 1 July 2012

"Pot Song"

A set of lyrics I wrote for inclusion on as-of-yet unreleased Glenson Heart McBrute reggae side-project "Spliff Riddims". A jam on June 21st spawned an album's worth of material - several new tracks plus some Garibaldi classics reworked.  Steve, Rob and I wrote words for the remaining originals; hopefully the album will get released soon - it could possibly be our finest work to date!

POT SONG
Our home is our health
It takes more than walls to feel safe
But what of out wealth?
In times of debt, how to replace
The systems that we've built upon
Knowing now the foundation's gone
On land we built that had no strength
The sinking sands help us to see...

Our time is our wealth
But knowing it's finite does not help
Our sense of self
Was thought up by another
How we fought for our right
Knowing not of other's lives
The lies we heard and took to heart
Redemption can't be bought

Our mind is our guide
Together we achieve all
Our hope is the light
Dear science, help us evolve