I recall a schoolboy coming home
Through fields of cane
To a house of tin and timber
And in the sky a rain of falling cinders.
From time to time
The waste memory-wastes
I recall a boy in bigger pants
Like everyone
Just waiting for a chance
His father's watch
He left it in the showers
From time to time
The waste memory-wastes
I recall a bigger brighter world
A world of books
And silent times in thought
And then the railroad
The railroad takes him home
Through fields of cattle
Through fields of cane
From time to time
The waste memory-wastes
The waste memory-wastes
Further, longer, higher, older.
Hairymarx - who on earth kicked you in the head? This is one of the finest songs ever recorded by ANYONE.
johnzebut 6 months ago 4
a couple of years before he died, i had the privilege of hanging out with g w mclennan at a mate's place - playing music and talking. fascinating bloke - great day. just love this song.
SteveWakeford 3 months ago