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Human Thing

from Joy in the New by Andersen Silva

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"Human Thing" is the first original song I recorded solo, in early '97, though I'd written it in 1992. That version was a very primitive sort of industrial, kinda Jim Thirlwell meets the 15-year old Trent Reznor. Heh-heh... The recording quality, coupled with my lack of experience and skill, made for a curiosity; still, some people liked it, and I have to admit that I still enjoy listening to it. Most of it. Jon and I decided at some point that Not An Exit would record a version, which hasn't happened yet, but I did re-record "Human Thing" myself in May 2003. This one's not really industrial, I suppose, but it does briefly use the heavy Bo Diddley rhythm I'd created for the original, as well as a sample or two at the start of the song. I did a remix of it, too.

lyrics

Soulless politicians, they sell
Future of mankind, they'll burn in hell!
Gaia, Mother Nature, torn down;
Keep it up, we'll all be six feet underground.

Trust and love replaced by fear and hate.
Forget our differences, ignore the bait.
Why, oh why, do they want us to fight?
One race of man, not three; yeah, that's right!

CHORUS:
It's a- human thing, I hope you understand,
It's a- human thing, do you understand?

I am not amused, not any more;
Disgusted once again, look at the score!
Televangelists and congressmen
Sucking down our blood; they mustn't win!

Come my brothers, sisters, stand with me.
Together we can fight to be free!
The power brokers try dividing us;
They stay in control by doing thus.

CHORUS:
It's a- human thing, I hope you understand,
It's a- human thing, you'd better understand!

We can coexist, me and you,
If we have the right attitude.
Not my world, nor yours; it's ours to share.
Show me that you love, and that you care.

Do you think your god will condone
Sins against mankind, our chances blown?
Hell is full of those who hate and cheat.
Love each other, please; this song's complete!

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from Joy in the New, released August 3, 2004
written and recorded by Andersen Silva

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Let Talking Heads, David Bowie, Trent Reznor, the Cars, Roger Waters, and half a Ramone take turns writing and playing songs together, with Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, and Ringo Starr splitting vocal duties, and you might get something like Andersen Silva's music. Or you might not. ... more

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