There were kings and queens and could have beens
And pretenders to the throne
I was a sweet contender then
Now my seeds they've all been sown
I scorched the earth behind me
I could have made a better plan
Yeah if I had been a better man
My promises were not to keep
But thrown into the dirt
There must be more I told myself
As I buttoned up my shirt
Well I could paint myself in glory now
And be proud of who I am
Yeah I had been a better man
Stumbling through deep suburbs of my mind
As secrets of silence unwind
I will sing you so long
Now only love
Only love makes me strong
You charity I took as mine
I claimed it as my own
I followed my ascending star
To far away from home
Well I was mesmerized by shiny things
Now in frozen time I stand
Yeah if I had been a better man
Now I'm kneeling and I'm digging deep
Deep into the ground
I'm searching for my soul to keep
Like a burried treasure found
In dreams I speak in ancient tongues
Lost in wind and sand
Yeah if only I had been a better man
Colin James Hay is a Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Born in Dundee in 1953, he rose to fame as the frontman of the band Men at Work during the 1980s. Their hit song "Down Under" became a global phenomenon and remains a classic of pop music. Following the disbandment of Men at Work, Hay embarked on a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums and touring extensively worldwide. His music is characterized by catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and a folk-rock atmosphere that blends Australian and British influences. Some of his most notable albums include "Waiting for My Real Life" (1989) and "The Whole Thing Started with a Song" (2007). Besides his musical endeavors, Hay is also a respected writer and has published several collections of short stories and essays.
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