It Could Happen to You
Blue Rodeo Lyrics

They broke off the locks and they opened the doors
The neglected building was given another chance at life by some do-gooders who chose to repair it.

Fixed up the windows and painted the floors
The refurbishers worked hard to improve the building by fixing and renovating it.

Grew a little garden outside in the rust and sand
Despite the sandy surroundings, the refurbishers built a lovely garden outside the building.

Raised up the roof till it touched the sky
The refurbishers worked hard to make the building as high as possible.

Picked up the pieces that were left to die
The refurbishers tried their best to save the parts of the building that were nearly dead.

Brought this building back with a healing hand
The do-gooders showed the building a lot of tender love and care while repairing it.

When you see trouble
Whenever these people spot any problems,

You're bound to move in on the double
They work quickly and efficiently to address the issues that they see.

You leave your mark upon everything
Their work and effort are always visible and well-noted.

In your head those Liberty Bells still ring
These good-doers still have a great deal of hope left in them, despite how trying their work can be.

But we know that you don't even mean
Unfortunately, others don't always recognize the good these people do.

A thing you say
They doubt their commitment and don't believe them, irrespective of how true their intentions are.

So you brought in the army to do your job
When facing tough problems, those with authority prefer to use aggressive tactics to resolve them.

Kicking in doors and swinging their clubs
These authorities are notorious for using force and violence to achieve their goals.

Back in the morning to watch
They never stick around to see the aftermath of their violent actions.

Themselves on the news
They are more interested in public perception than in the people they are supposed to serve.

You're doing the bidding of the money man
These authorities are controlled by the rich people who pay them.

If it turns out right they'll call you friend
As long as these authorities do the rich people's bidding correctly, they'll be rewarded with wealth and friendship.

One little favour how could you really refuse
When approached for 'one small favor,' these authorities always find it hard to say no since they don't want to upset their paymasters.

Oh my heart is sinking
It's disappointing to see people in power behave so recklessly and without dignity.

Same old useless worn out thinking
It's not surprising anymore to see people in power make poor choices regularly.

You live your life in the court of kings
These people in power tend to crave the attention and approval of the very wealthy.

Bow to the ruler and kiss the ring
These people in power are obsequious to the wealthiest people in society, hoping to appease them to some extent.

But we don't even understand a thing you say
It's not possible for many of us to comprehend the choices these people in power make.

It could happen to you
The same issues and challenges could happen to anyone at any time.

It could happen to you
Anyone can be vulnerable, even those who think they're protected or invulnerable.

It could happen to you sometime
It could happen at any time - there's no way to know when any of us might experience hardship.

When you least expect it
Difficult times tend to arrive when you least expect them to.

Done by the ones that you never suspected
Hardship or problems can come from the most unexpected people, making life all the more uncertain.

All your bills come due
Difficult periods often come with financial difficulties, which can quickly become insurmountable.

It could happen to you
Don't assume that you're immune to misfortune or difficulty since anything can happen to anyone.

You really got to wonder why you did it for
Those who engage in reckless or unethical behavior should question why they're doing it in the first place.

Cause you don't need an army
Most problems don't require military force to resolve - more peaceful solutions are often the best path forward.

To move out the poor
Society's vulnerable people don't need to be moved out of their homes - they need more help and support to make their current life situation better.

You brought it out once I know
It's clear that these people can do better - they've already shown that they are capable of making a difference when they work hard to serve the people they're meant to serve.

You could bring it again
It's possible for everyone to work together to make a positive change in the world, once again.

Count your money as the Raven sings
Many people become caught up in counting their wealth rather than focusing on the more important things in life.

Safe and sound when the wrecking ball swings
Those who are fortunate enough to build wealth may feel secure in their wealth, even as others around them suffer.

But all your riches won't mean a thing someday
Ultimately, nothing lasts forever, and all forms of wealth will eventually disappear.