Heaven 17 - Contenders Lyrics
Were going to stop this world from turningWe build it up you knock it downIf you go high then well go higherBeyond the sky without a soundIts gonna take a lot but we got plentyKeep building up keep movin roundIf you use ten then well use twentyTheyre up above and underground - all aroundWeve won weve lost weve counted up the costAnd weve evened out the scores we are contendersIm telling you so pay attentionThese words of truth come from aboveIn God we trust and he has told meI need you now and Im talking loveWe want a piece of what youre sellingPut up your hands and face the wallHow much it costs there is no tellingHow much it costs to walk so small - and were so tallIn truth we dare we people just dont careWeve got you running scared we are contendersRich or poor or hiding from the lawYou know what weve got in store we are contendersYoure black, or white, arab, christian, israeliteWe are hiding in plain sight we are contendersDont bother asking for a favourI always get all that I wantThough some are foolish we are braverThan those who do not have a bombForget the turning of the seasonsLets escalate and never stopAnd yes weve talked but for no reasonLets start again right from the top - countdown10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1Got the world on a string but it aint got that swingYou speed it up we slow it downA frontier wilder than the west ever wasNo sheriff round this outlaw townSo superman if youre listeningHelp us out youre on the teamFor truth and justice, the american wayThe fight for rights not what it seems - with laser beamsWith gun and sword there is no rewardBut were fighting on we are contendersWeve won weve lost and weve counted up the costAnd weve evened out the scores we are contendersYoure black, or white, arab, christian, israeliteWe are hiding in plain sight we are contendersNo virgin birth is going to claim the earthWe know what youre worth we are contenders
