pride of man

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turn around, go back down
back the way you came.
can't you see that flash of fire
ten times brighter than the day
& behold that mighty city broken
in the dust again.
oh god, pride of man
broken in the dust again.
turn around, go back down
back the way you came.
babylon is laid to waste.
egypt's buried in her shame.
the mighty men are all beaten down.
the kings have fallen in their ways.
oh god, pride of man
broken in the dust again.
turn around, go back down
back the way you came.
terror is on every side.
lo, our leaders are dismayed.
for those who put their faith in fire,
their faith in fire shall be repaid.
oh god, pride of man
broken in the dust again.
turn around, go back down
back the way you came
shout a warning out to the nation
that the sword of god is raised.
babylon that mighty city,
rich in treasure, wide in fame.
oh god, pride of man
broken in the dust again.
the meek shall cause the towers to fall,
make a new pyre of fame.
oh you who dwell on many waters,
rich in treasures, wide in fame,
you bow unto your god of gold.
your pride a might shall be your shame.
only love can bring the people back
into the earth again.
oh god, pride of man
broken in the dust again.
oh holy mountain be restored.
have mercy on the people lord.
turn around, oh god, turn around.

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from help wanted, released June 20, 2003
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Teddy Quinn Joshua Tree, California

Ted aka Teddy Quinn, a singer, songwriter, artist, activist, journalist in Joshua Tree, California, helped foster the burgeoning Hi Desert Music community at places like Beatnik Cafe, Joshua Tree Saloon, Pappy & Harriets, Radio Free Joshua Tree & Rancho de la Luna, since the early 90s, helping to define the sound associated with this Bohemian outpost in the Mojave. TBA: An autobiodocart film! ... more

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