1. Manifesto

(Ferry/Manzanera)

I am for a life around the corner
That takes you by surprise
That comes, leaves, all you need
And more besides
I am for a life and time by numbers
Blast in fast ‘n’ low
Add ’em up, account for luck
You never know
I am into friendship and plain sailing
Through frenzied ports o’ call

O shake the hand to beat the band
With love is all
Or nothing to the man who wants tomorrow
There’s one in every town
A crazy guy, he’d rather die
Than be tied down

I am for the man who drives the hammer
To rock you till the grave
His power drill
Shocks a million miles away
I am for the revolution’s coming
I don’t know where she’s been
For those who dare because it’s there
I know – I’ve seen

Now and then I’ve suffered imperfection
Studied marble flaws
And faces drawn pale and worn
By many tears

I am that I am from out of nowhere
To fight without a cause
Roots strain against the grain
With brute force –
Oh you’d better
Hold out when you’re in doubt
Question what you see
And when you find an answer
Bring it home to me