Blow Boys Blow
Ewan MacColl and A.L. Lloyd Lyrics

I've played the game with the fatman in the city
I have experienced the corrupt ways of those in power

I've seen the lies become the truth
I have witnessed truth being distorted and manipulated

I've learned the name of the game is have no pity
I understand that in this game, there is no room for mercy

I've learned it's all inside of you
I have realized that strength and determination come from within oneself

You've got to throw away those sympathy feelings
You must rid yourself of any empathy, as it will only hinder you

Stick to your guns and make a stand
Stay firm in your beliefs and take action

You've got to throw away those cards that they are dealing
Do not let others control the game, take control yourself

You've got to take it while you can
Seize opportunities and make the most of them

When it rains you know it's gonna pour
When things go wrong, they often get worse

The storm outside is knocking at my door
Problems are approaching and cannot be ignored

The pain it brings something you'll never know
The agony is difficult to comprehend unless experienced personally

All the time it's coming blow by blow
Suffering is being endured continuously, with no end in sight

All your wicked nightmares you say that you don't know
The harsh realities of the world cannot be ignored forever

Sometimes I wonder what is going wrong
At times, it is difficult to comprehend why things are not going as planned

Where my next heartache is coming from
I am anticipating future pain and sorrow

I hear the thunder I know it won't be long
The impending trouble is evident and will arrive shortly

Before I see the night take down the sun
Before long, things will be plunged into darkness

The pain it brings something you'll never know
The agony is difficult to comprehend unless experienced personally

All the time it's coming blow by blow
Pain is being inflicted continuously

Blow by blow
Each instance of pain must be endured one after the other