Solomon took a census, & we were just passing through
But his press gang arrested us & led us to the quarry two by two
& now, King Solomon, I'm working for a song in your mine
Solomon wants a palace & a temple for his god Yahweh
But you & me sweet Alison we get sweet FA
& now, King Solomon, we're working for a song in your mine
You trade our daylight for Turkish Delight
You trade our fear for euphoria
But we trade the real for your underground rail
& your foreman's rules
O my love, let's start a trade union for fools
The Queen of Sheba visited, she brought spices & guitars
There never were spices or guitars like that
At least never for the likes of us
Solomon took some frankincense, the Queen took some cocaine
Then the lighting changed & they sang strange words
& the band already knew the chords
& now, King Solomon, I'm working for your song & mine
You trade our daylight for Turkish Delight
You trade our fear for euphoria
But we trade the real for your underground rail
& your foreman's rules
O my love
One thing's sure & nothing's surer
The rich get richer & the poor get...
Now we're living happily, Alison & I
We can't stop singing Solomon's song
We were singing it on the night
We conceived our healthy children
Who thanks to the union line
Are at school with the sons of the foreman
With a future down the mine
& soon, King Solomon, they'll be working for your song & mine
You trade our daylight for Turkish Delight
You trade our fear for euphoria
But we trade our lives for the song you taught us to sing
How does it go? "The trade union & God save the King!"
Momus, the stage name of Nicholas Currie, also known as Nick, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, writer, blogger, and journalist. Active since 1980, Momus has explored a wide range of musical genres, from avant-pop to experimental rock, passing through electronic and folk. Known for his ironic and provocative lyrics, often focused on social and political themes, Momus has established himself as an independent artist with a strong artistic personality. Among his most representative songs are "The Ballad of the Broken Heart", "I'm a Man", "Love Is a Battlefield" and "The World is Mine". Momus has released numerous albums, including "Tender Prey" (1986), "The Last Days of Disco" (1990) and "The Book of Momus" (2003). Besides music, Momus has also ventured into writing novels, essays, and articles for music magazines. He is a multifaceted artist who has left a significant mark on the Scottish and international underground music scene.
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