It's A Miracle
Roger Waters Lyrics

Miraculous you call it babe
You think all these advancements are miraculous and amazing.

You ain't seen nothing yet
You've only seen the tip of the iceberg, there's so much more coming.

They've got Pepsi in the Andes
Even the most remote places and cultures have been infiltrated by modern commercialism and capitalism.

McDonalds in Tibet
Even the most spiritual and traditional places have been overtaken by global brands and fast food chains.

Yosemite's been turned into
Even natural wonders and national treasures have been destroyed and overwritten for profit and commercial gain.

A golf course for the Japs
The natural beauty of Yosemite has been replaced by a golf course catering to Japanese tourists.

The Dead Sea is alive with rap
Even the most ancient and holy places have been commercialized and changed to suit modern trends and music.

Between the Tigris and Euphrates
Refers to the fertile crescent region which was once home to the cradle of civilization.

There's a leisure centre now
Even the birthplace of civilization has been modernized with leisure centers and sports facilities.

They've got all kinds of sports
The very concept of leisure is now tied to modern sports and commercial brands.

They've got Bermuda shorts
Even clothing and fashion has been commercialized and globalized with the popularity of Bermuda shorts.

They had sex in Pennsylvania
Even sex and relationships have been reduced to commercialized products and events.

A Brazilian grew a tree
Even the most natural and simple things like growing a tree is now seen as miraculous and noteworthy.

A doctor in Manhattan
Even medical advancements and saving lives is seen as miraculous when it is supposed to be a basic human right.

Saved a dying man for free
The fact that the doctor did it for free is also seen as rare and miraculous.

Another Miracle
These so called miracles are actually just products of the pressures of the marketplace and advancements in technology.

By the grace of God Almighty
People attribute these advancements to divine intervention rather than recognizing the human effort behind them.

The human race has civilized itself
These advancements are seen as a form of civilization even though they often result in destruction and exploitation.

We've got warehouses of butter
We have an excess of even the most basic and simple commodities, such as butter.

We've got oceans of wine
We have an abundance of luxury items like wine.

We've got famine when we need it
Famine is looked at as a commodity that can be used for political gain and control rather than a tragedy to be avoided.

Got designer crime
Even crime has become commercialized and fashionable with the rise of designer brands.

We've got Mercedes
Luxury cars like Mercedes are now seen as a basic necessity for some people.

We've got Porsche
Luxury cars like Porsche are now seen as a basic necessity for some people.

Ferrari and Rolls Royce
Luxury cars like Ferrari and Rolls Royce are now seen as a basic necessity for some people.

We've got choice
We have the ability to buy and consume whatever we want, whenever we want.

She said meet me
Refers to Mary Magdalene asking Jesus to meet her in the Garden of Gethsemene.

In the Garden of Gethsemene my dear
Refers to the biblical setting where Jesus was betrayed by Judas and captured by the Romans.

The Lord said Peter I can see
Refers to the biblical story where Peter denied knowing Jesus three times.

Your house from here
Jesus could see into Peter's heart and knew he was lying.

An honest family man
Even basic virtues like honesty and familial loyalty have become rare and noteworthy.

Finally reaped what he had sown
Someone who worked hard and lived an honest life was finally rewarded for their efforts.

A farmer in Ohio has just repaid a loan
Even simple things like paying off debts are now seen as noteworthy and rare.

We cower in our shelters
Despite all these advancements, we are still afraid and hiding from the world.

With our hands over our ears
We are ignoring the problems and tragedies around us and pretending they don't exist.

Lloyd-Webber's awful stuff
Refers to composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals, which are seen as formulaic and uninspired by some people.

Runs for years and years and years
Despite criticism, some commercialized products like Lloyd-Webber's musicals continue to be popular and successful.

An earthquake hits the theater
Even natural disasters and tragedies can't stop the power of commercialized products.

But the operetta lingers
The show still goes on despite the destruction caused by the earthquake.

Then the piano lid comes down
Even though the show goes on, there are still consequences (like an injured pianist) that come with the pursuit of profit and commercialization.

And breaks his fucking fingers
The pursuit of profit and commercialization has real consequences, and it is not always worth the cost.

It's a miracle
Even the negative consequences of commercialization are seen as miraculous by some people who are blind to the true cost of advancement.