Out on the street
he may look so discreet,
like you'd never know
That it's a scam,
he's a blood-sucking man,
and he's on the go.
I know you think that your philosophy
will dream up everything you need but,
Can you see,
Can you see,
Can you see the beast?
Everyone reads
and yet nobody heeds,
what the prophets claim.
Watch what you throw
'cause you'll reap what you sow,
no one else to blame.
I bet you were taught to think hopefully
about the future of humanity, but,
Can you see,
Can you see,
Can you see the beast?
Have you even known that you were wrong,
and decided just to go along?
Aha...
In the last days
of the commercial age,
Who'll be left behind?
Who'll make the pitch
and who'll dig the ditch
to post that "for sale" sign?
I know you think that your philosophy
will dream up everything you need, but,
Can you see,
Can you see,
Can you see the beast?
credits
from VAUdeVILLE,
track released April 20, 2012
Chase Hamblin - vocals, acoustic guitars, percussion
Corey Power - vocals, electric guitars
Geoffrey Muller - bass
Jeremy Nuncio - piano, B-2 Organ
Robert Ellis - drums
Josh Applebee - percussion, vocals
The descendant of America’s first Gypsies and the great grandson of a Vaudeville songwriter, Chase Hamblin's music channels
many styles and influences, from psychedelic folk and Texas swing to super pop and glam rock ‘n’ roll. His lyrics are thoughtful, poetic insights into the ills and the thrills of the human experience....more
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