Arms

I had a dream that was simple enough
I had a dream of a world that had love
Where three meals a day was the norm for every man
Now subsidised lies keep this status quo
‘Cos anything’s better than letting you know
Truth is a luxury just out of reach of your hands
When the arms that you use the arms that you use
Are the ones that are holding the children you lose
When the arms that you use the arms that you use
Are the ones that are held out
All battered and bruised
You don’t understand what’s been killing you
And I’m wishing it wasn’t true

Now we’ll give you food we’re the generous ones
But only if you buy our rockets and guns
A bullet tastes better than bread or so they say
And only nice dictators are buying from us
They’re very good customers don’t make a fuss
Business like that doesn’t come by every day

Now you’re telling me what I don’t want to hear
There’s landmines and debt lying wrapped up in fear
Secretly squeezing the life out of this land
So take me away from these facts that I’ve heard
The back of my head is the place they deserve
Take me away so my conscience remains undisturbed