Six Men
Sing a song of six men,
sing a song of life.
Sing a song of six men,
listen to their lives.
First, he's angry,
it's a bummer world.
He knows it's all a drag,
so he fights himself constantly,
and that is all he has.
Second isn't nearly good enough,
he is hiding in fear.
Always trying to go one better,
than all of his peers.
Third, he loves his money,
loves it more than him,
and since he doesn't gamble,
well, he never wins.
Fourth a man of knowledge,
sharp is his wit,
but that someone else know truth,
he wont hear of it.
Fifth calls himself a realist,
reality is bad.
Not think it would be better,
wont let himself be glad.
Six, he is a lonesome man,
living by himself.
He wont let a soul come near
to his private hell.
Sing a song of six men,
hung up on their strife.
Sing a song of six men,
and of wasted life.
sing a song of life.
Sing a song of six men,
listen to their lives.
First, he's angry,
it's a bummer world.
He knows it's all a drag,
so he fights himself constantly,
and that is all he has.
Second isn't nearly good enough,
he is hiding in fear.
Always trying to go one better,
than all of his peers.
Third, he loves his money,
loves it more than him,
and since he doesn't gamble,
well, he never wins.
Fourth a man of knowledge,
sharp is his wit,
but that someone else know truth,
he wont hear of it.
Fifth calls himself a realist,
reality is bad.
Not think it would be better,
wont let himself be glad.
Six, he is a lonesome man,
living by himself.
He wont let a soul come near
to his private hell.
Sing a song of six men,
hung up on their strife.
Sing a song of six men,
and of wasted life.
Published by David Lanier
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Grew up working in the family business. Worked at the Grand Canyon in'93, and fell in love with the power of nature. Spent some time in the Army. Married for a few ye... View profile
- Review: Songs from the Voice: Please Don't Make Us Sing This Song - Various Artists
- A Review of the "Sing a Song About Me" Personalized CD's
- The Driving Factors Behind Milkman's Journey in Song of Solomon
- I Will Sing My Song
- Sing a Song of Praise
- Sing a Song of Love
- Sing a Song of Planet Earth
6 Comments
Post a CommentGreat writing and subject. It's sad to see that much of the world has become like these six men, though (particularly the third man).
Wow this is wonderful and it should be put to song.
Excellent. But what about a seventh man, who does things well?
Sue's right, so I sang it out loud. Nothing is sadder than a wasted life.
This is great. It needs to be sung.
dynamic