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John Henry Doomed Us All

from The Things We Take For Granted by Silas Lowe

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John Henry doomed us all the day he died
Well he might of won that race, but the steam drill had time on its side
Ain't no human hands to drive the railroad ties
All the things we used to do done been mechanized

Is it better to slave away and still be hungry
Or starve because there ain't no work nowhere
Is it better to collapse out in the beating sun
Or because the shelves and cupboards are all bare

Well machines don't need to ask for rest or raises
But efficiency has come at our expense
Well now what's the use of building cheaper, faster
If folks can't even afford to pay their rent

We pull the levers and keep the wheels a turnin'
Telling all the gears to grind our bones
But don't expect no gold watch when you're leavin
Feel lucky if they cover you with stones

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from The Things We Take For Granted, released August 9, 2013

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Silas Lowe Nashville, Tennessee

For a songwriter confronting some of the more unsettling facets of life in contemporary America, Silas Lowe’s songs are highly listenable, witty, and fun. He has entertained crowds at the Kennedy Center, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Northern Lights Boreal Festival, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Vancouver Folk Festival, and numerous other festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada. ... more

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