25th September Charlie Darwin has evolved


 It's Sunday. September is almost over. And it's time for a suitably sublime song. So here is a little known gem from The Low Anthem entitled 'Charlie Darwin'. Sit back drift away and evolve....

 
Set the sails, I feel the winds a'stirringTowards the bright horizon set the wayCast your reckless dreams upon our MayflowerThe haven from the world and her decay
Who could heed the words of Charlie DarwinFighting for a system built to failSpooning water from the broken vesselsAs far as I can see, there is no land
 
Oh my godThe water's all around usOh my god, it's all around
 
Who could heed the words of Charlie DarwinLords of war just profit from decayAnd trade the children's promise for the jingleThe way we trade our hard earned time for pay
 
Oh my godThe water's cold and shapelessOh my god, it's all around
 
Oh my godLife is cold and formlessOh my god, it's all around

 

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