John Squire from "Time Changes Everything"
15 Days
They wound on through the hills for 15 days
Suffering every fool that crossed their path
On their way
I don’t think they were looking for diamonds silver or gold
They were riding for the pistols and the byrds that flew above them
In the heavy metal sky
They came down from the north in their waterproof clothes
Nothing in their pockets but faith that in the not too distant future
They’d be walking tall
You say its alright now
but the weatherman says snow hail and rain
That crown of thorns suits you son
Where can we all get another one
It’s the least the gods can do
Help us all see this winter through
Just like a rose should
Now come sundown start of week three they’d reached the outskirts of town
They didn’t need anybody to tell them what was going down
No clowns
And bringing up the rear fat fingers in the till
The country boy with 33.3 recurring nightmares
He’s no partner in crime
You say its alright now
but the sergeant thinks the situation stinks
That crown of thorns suits you son
Where can we all get another one
It’s the least the gods can do
Help us all see this winter through
Just like a rose should
Looking down into the valley the city below
Slept between the stars and the waxing moon that hung above them
‘neath the wide arm of the sky
They didn’t have what it took to be shallow
Repetitive careerist fools
Couldn’t repackage the brand and profiteer
Just grit their teeth
And remain sincere
You say its alright now
but the chaplain says ready the grave
That crown of thorns suits you son
Where can we all get another one
It’s the least the gods can do
Help us all see this winter through
Just like a rose should
Keep us faithful until death calm in danger
Patient in suffering merciful and brave
True to our king our colours and country
And if it be thy will enable us to win
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Most people gaze neither into the past nor the future; they explore neither
truth nor lies.
They gaze at the television.
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