Used To Be (In loving memory of my late brother Juno) *we used to sing this together a lot*18:28 Sep 18 2005
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I always believed that my songs are my spells
(since I am a singer)
so here is one of my spells for you...
hope you like it.
*sings*
Superman was killed in Dallas
There's no love left in the palace
Someone took the Beatles' lead guitar
Have another Chivas Regal
You're 12 years old and sex is legal
Your parents don't know where or who you are
Used to be the hero of the ball game
Took the time to shake the loser's hand
Used to be that failure only meant you didn't try
In a world where people gave a damn
Great big wars in little places
Look at all those frightened faces
But don't come here; we just don't have the room
Love thy neighbour's wife and daughter
Cleanse your life with holy water
We don't need to bathe; we've got perfume
Used to be a knight in shining armor
Didn't have to own a shiny car
Dignity and courage were the measure of a man
Not the drugs he needs to hide the scars
Can your teacher read?
Does your preacher pray?
Does your president have soul?
Have you heard a real good ethnic joke today?
Mama took her speed and Daddy ran away
But you mustn't lose control...
Let's cut a class!!! I got some grass!!!
The kids are wild; we just can't tame 'em
Do we have the right to blame them?
We fed them all our indecisions
We wrecked their minds with television
But what the hell, they're too young to feel pain
But I believe that love can save tomorrow
I believe the truth can make us free
Someone tried to say it, then we nailed Him to a cross
I guess it's still the way it used to be.
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