“The Great Wall Of China”

The Great Wall Of China


Third world democracies rise and fall
First class citizens will keep having a ball
Struggle all night, work all day
Just to get the bills all paid
But take a look around, get out of that coma
It’s the poor who really built the Great Wall of China

We live in a word of “give it to me now”
Instant satisfaction, road rage growl
Well, I’ve seen that, it takes a toll
Forever damns your immortal soul
Can’t expect to have it all at the snap of fingers
But what do I know? I’m just a r-r-r-rhymer

Girl, you think sophistication is nice
It’s too rich for my blood, such a high price
It’s easy to say be glad for what you have
But that is easy when you’re not working ‘til you’re mad
Hey - it took a long time for the Great Wall to be made
So I guess it’ll take a long time ‘fore we’ll see the best, babe

Now it’s time wake up for work just to earn more
Get home at night and sleep on the floor
The great wall that man built can’t keep the people in
And it eventually won’t keep them out, friend

Now, let’s take a walk to clear your head
Don’t think on the past, think of the future instead
The lies people tell may make you think
Just don’t let them push you over the brink
And from here to eternity and back to Edinburgh
The truth will outlast the Great Wall of China


© Joe Glasgow