27 July 2006

Antarctica by The Pocket Gophers

Here are the lyrics from The Pocket Gophers greatest hit:

Why can't there be peace in the Middle East?
Why don't people have enough to eat?
Why don't we ever appreciate?
Why do we discriminate?
Why won't people just learn to share?
Why does it seem like no one cares?
Why does everyone think violence is cool, until it happens in our schools?

Chorus:
We have to stop asking why and try...to make the effort
to see eye to eye, just try...
and kiss those worries good bye...so-o-o
Let's go down to Antarctica! Let's go down (repeat)
We'll patch that hole in the ozone
and call that place home sweet home
to make a stand we've gotta be bold
so don't get left out in the cold
so put on your mittens and parka
and let's go down to Antarctica

Why do we question everything?
Why has love become one night flings?
Why is it always 'bout who is right?
Why do we hafta start wars and fights?
Why do we pollute land,sea, and air?
Why abuse drugs without a care?
Why are after-school special scenarios becoming increasingly typical?

Chorus

Let's go...out and give it our all
Let's go...get on the ball
Let's go help our fellow man
Let's do it now, we've got a plan

Don't lie, cheat, steal, commit adultery
honor mom and dad, cuz they're where we
learned what we learned and to think how we think
so let's get this world back into sync

Chorus...end with Hi-ya! Let's go down to Antarctica!

3 comments:

Jeremy said...

Why did you never perform this for me? This might have brought me right out of my March 04 depression...

Anonymous said...

Gene, this was my second favorite song you have written (Et tu brute is my fav). I hope that someday you will continue to pursue your musical career. You have the makings of, um, a great musician.

Dan

Anonymous said...

I like it! Good job. Go on.
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