Sustain
We are but solo figures that walk the department stores
Held captive and enchanted by our capitalist laws
I DON'T WANT TO BUY
I DON'T WANT TO BUY
I Cant be the only one who hears the earth cry !
It's buckling and creaking under the strain
We rape, log and mine and repay in acid rain
How long can we survive
How long can we sustain
The present principle is to keep you thoughts to a minimal
Shop, work, consume and buy more digital
Work six days and forget the kids
They're now educated by a stack of vids
So are you happy with your life of excess ?
Armed with a swath of cards and the need to impress
However there is a middle ground you see
Attainable to both you and me
No credit card bill no new magic pill
Just your family and some earth to till
Live off the land with your own two hands
For that is the true way of man.
No desire for the best
And more than the rest
No keeping up with Jones
Which require vast loans
And leads to mental anguish and pain
So is this your form of bliss
How long can this sustain.
Copyright © Simon Jones | Year Posted 2005
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