From Corry Hanna - "Old Road Gone"


Mr Blister

Hey Mr Blister you're a giant of a man
And you cast your shadow all over the land
It's a sad expression of our lost direction
When we all could fall for such a whale of a scam

I tried believing 'til I ran out of wine
By the dawn's early light I had some doubt in my mind
Did we give our power in the darkened hour
To the very vandals who were robbing us blind?
Ancient Rome didn't fall in a day
Spirit leeches keep on sucking away
At the life and liberty we didn't need anyway

So let's roll over tonight
And we'll fake like it'll be alright
Let's roll over tonight
But tomorrow we will pay
For the freedom that got in the way

It wasn't long ago when I heard you say
A new prosperity was coming our way
Well I keep on waiting while you're hesitating
But it seems like somebody is doing okay
I know that you're just pimping for gold
And you're certainly a sight to behold
But you won't rest until Lady Liberty's sold

So let's roll over tonight
And we'll fake like it'll be alright
Let's roll over tonight
But tomorrow we will pay
For the things we forgot how to say

Hey Mr Blister do you recognize me?
Am I some annoyance that you don't want to see?
Or do I remind you that to stay so high
You've got to keep so many going down on their knees?
For every millionare deciding our fate
A thousand dittoheads are pulling his weight
But they're so damn grateful when they get to lick off his plate

So let's roll over tonight
And we'll fake like it'll be alright
Let's roll over tonight
But tomorrow we will pay
For the fools that rush in today

© 2002 Corry Hanna

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