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Thread #91889 Message #1750622
Posted By: Peace
31-May-06 - 10:58 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Song about 'Luna' the redwood
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Song about 'Luna' the redwood
PRINCE (a.k.a., A.F.K.A...)
"Save the Redwood Trees" (Song formerly known as "Litte Red Corvette") (Click here to start music) Dedicated to David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain, Julie Butterfly and Luna, Kaiser Aluminum Steelworkers and YOU! for putting Earth First! Click here for summary and photos of Julia's tree-sit by Shaun Walker.
Pacific Lumber got in trouble When Maxxam bought it out Behind the company's back Using billions in junk-bonds Now they're asking multi-millions And an additional break in tax
Well, the public ain't that dumb We're tired of corporate welfare Taxes and workers abused So now it's time 2 unite Behind environmental rights And the unions who stand 2 lose It's not 2 late 2
Save the redwood trees Hurry, we've gotta act fast Save the redwood trees We need 2 take the forest back
Did Gypsy have 2 lose his life Forcing them 2 finally stop Logging illegally? While Julia Butterfly Sits 200 feet up high Standing up 4 her favorite tree? Is it worth it or not 2 publicize this plight As the ultimate lunacy? Yeah, it's time 2 unite Behind environmental rights And the workers who've joined the fight We'll find a way 2
Save the redwood trees Hurry, we've got 2 act fast Save the redwood trees We gotta take the forest back
Somebody like Hurwitz Ought to be in jail For being a scourge to society But we'll forgive U, baby, just give back the trees (Or what's left of Pacific Lumber Company)
Save the redwood trees Hurry, we've got 2 act fast Save the redwood trees We gotta take the forest back
Save the redwood trees Maxxam has got 2 shut down Save the redwood trees Cuz if they don't they're gonna cut The forest right 2 the ground Right 2 the ground Right 2 the ground