Things They Could Not Change

[The Gobi Desert Canoe Club]

Hi all, must have woken up in a bit of a pessimistic mood when I wrote the lyrics to this.  Willie

Kept on walking straight ahead
There was no-one round they'd gone to bed
They were not sleeping
They worried 'bout the things
They could not change

The Governments just would not help
Just told us tighten up your belt
Another notch or two
But we know that we'll get through

ooooh la la la la
ooooh la la la la

My shoes were worn
And full of holes
I could touch the pavement through the soles
One good shirt and one good vest
Now no-one had a Sunday best

Churches empty no-one prayed
Everyone just seemed afraid
They'd meet God soon enough
They've got things oh so rough

Ooooh la la la la
Ooooh la la la la

Looted shops and broken glass
The lifestyle of the working class
But no-one worked there were no jobs
And factories had turned to rust
And rival gangs patrolled the streets
Would kill each other when they meet

Instrumental

Food was rationed just enough
And any dreams had turned to dust
But lords and ladies dined so well
They had no idea of this hell

I kept on walking straight ahead
There was no-one around they'd gone to bed
But they were not sleeping
They worried 'bout the things
They could not change

Ooooh la la la la
Ooooh la la la la


Outro

[Farrell Jackson]

A real cool song Willie. This one has a Tom Petty vibe to it and I dig that! Great vocals and guitars...the lead fills, volume swells and solos float along at just the right level. Excellent songwriting!

[StephenM]

this is even slower than your usual...

BUT:

it has big impact... wow

[Mike_S]

Your tunes come around just when I need one. Awesome work Willie, hope you are doing good.

Mike

[Redler]

Melancol and beautiful. Nice harmonies...

[thetworegs]

Pessimistic or jsu plain truthful some are not in a joyful place right now love those harmonies

[TPB]

The swells fit this song and mood so well nice
Tim

[Blooby]

Powerful tune. Impeccably put together as per your usual. I don't think of melancholy when I think of your voice, but I find your voice especially perfect for this tune.

Tasty solo, perfect for the song.

Blooby

[BerryPatch]

Haunting atmosphere here, captures the bleak lyrics perfectly! The wordless hook with the harmonies are a real sweet addition to this, another great one from you!

[Ron D Bowes]

I am always impressed with the GDCC tracks. No exception here. Cool track, cool lyrics and cool vocals. Cool evrything!