this one started out as some music i've had for quite a while and needed lyrics for it.
i contacted Johnny to write something involving the greek gods and the economic issues going on in greece today.
i think he came up with a colorful story.
after things got going and a few changes Era came in with some killer bass and then CrossEyedHenry nailed it on drums.
other than wishing i was a better singer i think it came out pretty good.
well, it was fun & great to work with these fantastic collaborators.
Greek Tragedy
(Prologue)
Gather round ye children...a great drama yet unfolds
As Mortals by their millions struggle with Gods of old
I hear Old Cronus laughing, so where do we begin
For the Gods are everlasting...but mortal life must end
(vs)
Mortals take your seats in the arena
as Dionysus dances with Athena
the drunken fool's all dope & grope
& Zeus is throwing lightning bolts
Hades comes up to Mount Olympus
Athenas' drunk & she plays the temptress
Mortals gasp as they watch her Un-dressed
Dionysus & his latest conquests
(ch)
Too much want...Too much greed
Mortals take more than they ever need
Pandora slams the lid on Hope
& the Gods appear to help us cope...
(vs)
Apollo rides over cloudy skies
Over mortal men who are doomed to die
Don't look now, he'll burn your eyes
The privilege here is to feel alive
Mortals cling to a knotted rope
Feet on the edge of a slippery slope
Placing their faith in isotopes
for the power of Zeus's lightning bolts
(ch)
Too much want Too much greed
Mortals take more than they ever need
Pandora slams the lid on Hope
& the Gods appear to help us cope...
(bridge)
Sadly we know the ending
Of every great tale must come
Gods are only ever condescending
To we poor Mortal scum
lyrics - John Williams
bass - Era
drums - Steve Collins
guitar, vocals, mix - Mark Shrider
thanks everyone for your participation and input.
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