21st Century

Written by: Dave Davies, Gerry Goffin

Published by: copyright control

Lyrics:

The wind ain't blowing anymore, it's been burned by the sun
In the streets people are dying, you gotta leave but there's nowhere to run
The oceans flowing over where the land used to be
Tell me where I can find the scenario I see
Coming up soon in the 21st century

The leaves of all the trees are gone, there's fire on the block
The lights have all gone out on Broadway, the whole world's in the dark
Starving children stand with bloated limbs
Raise their hands to the Lord, sing evangelistic hymns
Coming up soon in the 21st century

How will it happen, I wanna know
Coming up to the 21st century
Say goodbye to the covenant, let battle begin
Coming up to the 21st century

Can I make it go away by swallowing a pill
Can I do my share by making out my will
Cause I'm too young to die and I haven't had my fill

How will it happen, I wanna know
Coming up to the 21st century

Your hometown's a desert, the Earth has turned to sand
And the few survivors cry out, how did it get so out of hand
I guess too many people just agreed to disagree
Tell me where is this upheaval just supposed to be
Coming up soon in the 21st century

How will it happen, I look up to the sky
Coming up to the 21st century
Say goodbye to the covenant, let battle begin
Coming up to the 21st century
All the losers and sinners, all the violence and pain
Coming up to the 21st century
How did this all happen, I wanna know
Coming up to the 21st century

Love will overcome everything

This song can be found on the following releases:

stereo mix, demo (4:24), recorded 1992 at Dave Davies' home studio, West Hollywood, California

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