Waste Not Want Not
Nnenna Freelon Lyrics

Take, take, take, takin′ what you don't need
Stop wasting precious resources by taking things you don't need.

You'll get, get, gettin' what you don't need
If you keep taking what you don't need, it will only lead to more excess and waste.

Stand back, take a look and take heed
Step back and observe the world around you to better understand how your actions may be contributing to waste.

All the children in god′s kingdom bleed
Our wastefulness is hurting not only the planet, but also future generations.

See the networks of concrete and steel
The man-made structures that surround us are devoid of natural harmony and beauty.

They′ve no mystery but what they reveal
There is no hidden meaning behind these artificial constructions; they are merely practical objects built for efficiency.

Tells a story of a future that's void
The world we are building with our waste is one that is empty and bleak.

Of the beauty and the majesty that life on Earth is meant to be
We are robbing the planet of its inherent beauty and natural splendor by embracing waste and excess.

Talk, talk, talk, talk about the government
We spend a lot of time complaining about politics but take little action to change our wasteful ways.

And not a word about political favour
The politicians we criticize are often guilty of catering to our wasteful desires and not promoting sustainable measures.

Everything touched is my political choice
Everything we consume has a political and environmental impact, and we need to be aware of these implications.

The life you take is your political voice
Our choices have consequences, and our wastefulness makes a political statement about our values and priorities.

The sacred cows come crashing to their knees
Our unsustainable practices and wastefulness will ultimately lead to their downfall.

Golden harvest reaped without intelligence
We are exploiting natural resources without considering the long-term consequences of our actions.

There′s no chance between the heavens and the seas
We are running out of time to save the planet and need to act quickly to mitigate the damage we've caused.

In a blood bath don't laugh
We need to take the threat of environmental disaster seriously and work towards a more sustainable future.

Grab your piece of golden calf
Our current culture of wastefulness encourages us to pursue material riches that are ultimately destructive to the world around us.

Waste not want not pick it up
We need to adopt a more responsible attitude towards consumption and strive to reduce waste.

Do unto others as you wish be done to you
Treat others as you would like to be treated, including the other living beings that share our planet.

There′s a million lies 'round everything true
Wastefulness and excess often mask the truth and prevent us from seeing the real consequences of our actions.

You slaughter when you feast
Our overconsumption and wasteful habits often come at the cost of other living creatures and the planet as a whole.

You disrespect the beast
Our disregard for the environment and its inhabitants is a sign of disrespect for the natural world.

Make our beds and lie there, take your share
We need to take responsibility for our actions and their impact on the world, including our unsustainable wastefulness.

Pick it up and eat it
We need to take steps to reduce waste and make use of what we have in a responsible, sustainable manner.