Shakhan - The System lyrics

rate me

It was like being a pavement stone<br />

Together with many others yet on my own.<br />

For we all were in rows<br />

Waiting, waiting, noncommunicating.<br />

Like waiting in the summer for the snow.<br />

Like waiting in the desert for the river to flow.<br />

You know you can beat water with a fin<br />

With a hammer you can beat that tin<br />

With Yeshua you can beat sin.<br />

But can you beat the system?<br />

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I remember thinking<br />

I'm starting to decay<br />

When would we be served and on our way<br />

Or would we stand all day.<br />

Waiting, waiting, anticipating.<br />

Like wanting a coat from a possum.<br />

Like wanting an apple from a lovely blossom.<br />

Yes we can replace the bulb that is broken<br />

Replace quiet by being outspoken<br />

Replace money with that special token.<br />

But can you beat the system?<br />

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I felt just like a still standing tree<br />

Because I was there from before seven<br />

To all the way past eleven.<br />

Waiting, waiting, contemplating.<br />

Like waiting for the time to be killed<br />

Like waiting for the desire to be completely<br />

Fulfilled.<br />

You know you can change the many for the few<br />

You can change that old lie for what's true.<br />

Change that red for the colour blue.<br />

But can you change the system?