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Life is about giving back, it's that simple. Tying that theme with funky syncopation was the challenge Bob rose to in 2008, when Todd introduced him to Land of Living. Rick embellished on it, filling the breaks in each chorus, upping the energy considerably. Once again, Ron zeroed in on the song's meaning immediately and was able to make it his own.
lyrics
Push my face into the crowd,
No one see behind the shroud
No one hear the silent scream,
Get your plastic, dream the dream
Cut the ribbon, cut the strings
Dedicate your life to things
Land of free and land of proud,
Living large and living loud
Get the picture? Get the joke?
Something’s wrong, system’s broke
Turn the corner, make it right
It’s getting dark, turn on the light
Pump it up and get it down
Breathe some life into this town
Stop the talking, start the giving
Welcome to The Land of Living.
Start your motors, Gentlemen
Pave your way across the land
Don’t give it a second thought
Buy it once and then it’s bought
Take it with impunity
Death gives you immunity
Generations down the line
Let ‘em suffer, let them whine
Get the picture? Get the joke?
Something’s wrong, system’s broke
Turn the corner, make it right
It’s getting dark, turn on the light
Pump it up and get it down
Breathe some life into this town
Stop the talking, start the giving
Welcome to The Land of Living.
Now little one, he say to me
What’s the point of being free
If being free cost all your time,
Then free ain’t free, you know this line.
What’s the point of life to be
If it ain’t about our dignity?
So look The Man into the eye,
And tell him you don’t wanna buy.
Get the picture? Get the joke?
Something’s wrong, system’s broke
Turn the corner, make it right
It’s getting dark, turn on the light
Pump it up and get it down
Breathe some life into this town
Stop the talking, start the giving
Welcome to The Land of Living.
credits
from Todd Is My Copilot,
released May 27, 2010
Ron Porter - Lead vocals
Todd Hedinger - Guitar, back ground vocals
Bob Adamek - Bass, percussion
Rick "Funky Irish" Deloney - Drums, percussion
Produced by BADBADNOTGOOD, the Atlanta vocalist and songwriter's new album is a tenacious mix of R&B, jazz, psych, and Americana. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 18, 2024
