Like mountain crests in alpine air peeking through the fog
Cypress knees protrude above the algae coated bog
The winsome spires conjure thoughts of a prehistoric day
when lifespans could be cut in half by your natural prey
.when lifespans could be cut in half by your natural prey
To cure they gathered herbs and bark for potions they would make
and crushed and ground them into tonics the sick would gladly take
..
and crushed and ground them into tonics the sick would gladly take
..
These medicines of theirs they cured all ailments, every sting,
they'd fling their fear into the wind and circle 'round and sing
,
Today our standards say they're quacky, these natural healing men
our doc's will try if you're insured, maybe, perhaps just then
.
they'd fling their fear into the wind and circle 'round and sing
,
Today our standards say they're quacky, these natural healing men
our doc's will try if you're insured, maybe, perhaps just then
.
Some times you feel they want it all, your cranberry colored blood
and when you're dry they'll toss what remains, into the primordial mud
and when you're dry they'll toss what remains, into the primordial mud
.
So, if I had the chance to travel, back several millennia ago
I'd miss my lattes, sushi and my Hybrid car yet though
.
When I arrived I'd know that I could easily foretell
the days when roots and weeds become the biggest known "hard sell"
