THE WORLD WAS TOLD TODAY ON THE NEWS
I
You go to war because of fear
Of weapons that then disappear
Wars won’t be going out of style
They will go on for quite a while
The banking system will not crash
before the rich recoup their cash
All others will be certain to lose
The world was told today on the news
II
A train derailed; a plane has crashed
It’s known the sec the news is flashed
You can’t stay cool, there’s climate change
A school class shot by some deranged
Insisting that we should be told
‘bout sex and drugs and rock ’n’ roll
A daily dose will keep you amused
The world was told today on the news
B I
Give me the details – show me what’s wrecked
Dress it in pictures and words for effect
With questions ‘bout life and stories of death
What’s in the news leaves you gasping for breath
III
The headlines scream disaster’s near
They impact both your eyes and ears
We all seek fifteen-minute fame
While last week’s hero’s getting blame
While gold is up, the stocks are down
Investments are no longer sound
Your confidence has now been abused
The world was told today on the news
(… continued …)