Dig New Ground
Unearthing the Echoes of Socio-Economic Strife: Dig New Ground by Seth Lakeman
Lyrics
It was crisis day in parliament, the house was hushed and still
Describing a tense moment in Parliament, where there's an atmosphere of anticipation and seriousness.
A member rose with a question, are we doomed to go downhill
A member questions whether the country is destined for decline.
So confident of an upturn, a speaker gave a cry
A speaker expresses confidence in a positive change or improvement.
If workers' pay is held at bay, we'll all be home and dry
If workers' pay is restrained, it will have significant consequences for everyone.
More than money, it can wear you down
Emphasizing that the impact of a crisis goes beyond monetary concerns; it takes a toll on people.
More than money, it can dig new ground
Reiterating that crises can have profound effects, possibly leading to new challenges or struggles.
It's true all cried then workers, let's end this wicked strike
Workers express a desire to end a strike, perhaps willing to compromise for the greater good.
We don't want a rise in wages, they can stick it where they like
Workers sarcastically reject a wage increase, indicating a lack of trust or satisfaction.
Thank god all sighed the bosses, there's faith on the factory floor
Bosses express relief at the end of the strike and show a willingness to help the less fortunate.
And now we've got this extra lot, we'll give it to the poor
The extra money from the strike's end will be given to the poor, showcasing a sense of charity.
More than money, it can wear you down
Repeating the idea that crises, or the pursuit of money, can have a draining effect on individuals.
More than money, it can dig new ground
Reiterating that crises can lead to new challenges or difficulties.
They filled their pockets with money, ran with eager feet
Depicting the bosses benefiting from the situation and sharing their profits with the people.
Pressing their surplus profits, to the people on the street
Describing the bosses distributing their surplus profits to the people on the street.
They moved among the dole queues, boarded every bus
Depicting the bosses interacting with the unemployed and making charitable gestures.
With streaming eyes and heartfelt cries, you'll need it more than us
Expressing a selfless attitude, acknowledging the needs of others over personal gain.
More than money, it can wear you down
Repeating the toll that crises take on individuals, emphasizing its wearing down effect.
More than money, it can dig new ground
Reiterating that crises can lead to new challenges or struggles.
Soon all the people prospered, the devil became a saint
Describing a positive turn of events where people prosper, and a negative figure turns positive.
Now the sober unions had exercised restraint
Highlighting the positive impact of unions showing restraint, suggesting a balanced approach.
The cities filled with singing, the sound of laughter spread
Depicting a joyful atmosphere with singing and laughter, symbolizing prosperity.
As hand took hand in golden lands and pigs flew overhead
Describing unity and harmony in a utopian setting, where even improbable events occur.
More than money, it can wear you down
Reiterating that crises can lead to new challenges or difficulties.
More than money, it can dig new ground
Emphasizing the potential for crises to create new problems or obstacles.
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