from the album Sun Tunnels by The Texas Instruments (1988 Rabid Cat Records, 1993 Doctor Dream Records)
lyrics:
pressed into service the past is forgotten
a sea of indifference spawned men who were wise
pressed for an answer he's forgotten his promise
to protect the earth and to hold up the sky
it appeared time was up and
they asked for his answer
the question it seemed was so old it grew rot
he faced them palms up and shrugged in defiance
compliance he said can never be bought
do you want to be human
or some wild jungle beast on the prowl?
and though your answer's important
you don't have to give it right now
(i'm sure you'll find the time)
so just dig through your dirt
and dust off your answer
cause to ponder this question will be your demise
stand where you are, yes you've got what you want
i'm your little black sun rise
now this hapless young devil
felt impaled on his conscience
he was stuck in the middle
and he knew he was caught
if he tried to buy time
they would try him for treason
his season had ended whether he liked it or not
do you want to take credit
for the world that you see all around you?
if not then forget it and
no flood will be sent down to drown you
(just make up your mind)