The Great Divide

Lyrics for The Great Divide

Here comes the great divide, I walk the slide That only killers will fear Here comes the skill of choice, and all the noise That I will ring along Here comes a sign of hope, a length of rope To measure all our living I was the mother's son, I took the fun And knew what I was giving And suddenly I find the truth... and all it is is sighs and youth Fire away, fire away, push the token door Lie away, steal a day, make the engine roar Fire away, fire away, push the token door I hope I never fall behind the wall Although the sound would ring A skill that will take years and still know fear Although I never did lie I had the foreman's kiss, I never lisped I'm sure it was a downfall And suddenly I find the truth... and all it is is sighs and youth Fire away, fire away, push the token door Lie away, steal a day, make the engine roar Fire away, fire away, push the token door Here comes the great divide Here comes a sign of hope Here comes the great divide I walk the slide I hope I never fall I know my machine, I sweat and steam Until the job card colors I know all my dreams, I shout and scream Until the day's first break And suddenly I find the truth, and suddenly I find the truth And all it is is sighs and youth Fire away, fire away, push the token door Lie away, steal a day, make the engine roar Fire away, fire away, push the token door Here comes the great divide And I know all my dreams Here comes the great divide Here comes the great divide