Last
by @kadmad202
Liner Notes
#truthtopower #garagebandloops #singersongwriter #ijustwanttosayit
I woke up this morning thinking about "so the last will be first, and the first will be last."
Lyrics
So you think you’re so great and in everything you’re number one You never stop bragging about all the things you have done
You want all the power. You want all the glory, too
You think that there’s no one who shines quite as bright as you do That you are a genius and nothing you want is taboo
You want all the glory. You want all the power, too
You plaster your name on each building you see It’s all just an effort to fill all that need
Did Mother not love you? Did Dad leave a hole? You’re not even aware there is rot in your soul
The world, in your mind, is what you alone think it should be No matter the cost to whoever might dare disagree
You hoard all the power. You hoard all the glory, too
But your day is coming, there’s less time than you might believe You’re on top of the world now, but changes can come in a blink
You’re nothing but ego. You’re morally bankrupt, too
Those who claim power, but use it with cruelty and hate Will in time find themselves in the dust bin of fate
And those who were suffering, oppressed, and down trod Will find themselves lifted on the shoulders of God
The last will be first. The first will be last
Comments
Awesome track! Superb vocal performance, and you've got no shortage of great lyrics throughout. I struggle coming up with more than a handful of stanzas!
The central tragedy of our era is that there can be no doubt about whom these lyrics are written, even though they describe generically a particular kind of malefactor. The lyrics are searing and timely, delivering a necessary message in a trenchant way. Really well done.
This is a great track and your vocals are superb especially as they soar! And great harmony! The lyrics are perfectly pointed, very sharp! Your gentle flowing delivery is a wonderful juxtaposition that makes the words even sharper. Wonder what inspired you…. 😉