The Gulf Of Mexico
1.
Deepwater Horizon is a peaceful sounding name
‘Till your wellhead blew and tainted you with an everlasting shame
The Mississippi River Delta, watched you sink into the sea
And knew for sure and waited for its oil black destiny
Chorus:
Privateer prospectors, drilling deep at sea
You chose to cut your corners
And brought a whole coast to its knees
Be careful where you spread your lies
For we reap what you sow
As your shadow falls on the Gulf Of Mexico
2.
Children stand in silence, on Pensacola beach
They thought that they’d be safe from you and way beyond your reach
A line of youthful sentinels, make a faithful stand
And watch as oil and other spoil wash lifeless on their sand
Chorus:
Privateer prospectors, drilling deep at sea
You chose to cut your corners
And brought a whole coast to its knees
Be careful where you spread your lies
For we reap what you sow
As your shadow falls on the Gulf Of Mexico
Bridge:
So much to do, so much to say, feel free to take offence
But you gave us assurance there’d be no consequence
Ecology, economy, how long before we see
Protection from the likes of you as a worldwide guarantee
Chorus:
Privateer prospectors, drilling deep at sea
You chose to cut your corners
And brought a whole coast to its knees
Be careful where you spread your lies
For we reap what you sow
As your shadow falls on the Gulf Of Mexico
Your shadow falls on the Gulf Of Mexico
