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Thread #105520 Message #2172908
Posted By: John Hardly
17-Oct-07 - 08:50 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Protest Songs of the Sixties
Subject: Lyr Add: KEEPER OF THE CASTLE (from Four Tops)
This was kind of a response to protest. Very much in the same vein as "Respect Yourself".
"Keeper Of The Castle"
(As recorded by the Four Tops) DENNIS LAMBERT BRIAN POTTER
Live it down There's a lot of us been pushed around Red, yellow, black, white and brown With a tear of their own Can't you see While you're pickin' on society That the leaves on your family tree Are callin' you to come home.
You're the keeper of the castle So be a father to your children The provider of all their daily needs Like a sovereign lord protector Be their destiny's director And they'll do well to follow where you lead.
In your head You don't believe what the good book said You're gonna strike out now instead 'Cause the world's been unkind Through thick and thin Whatever shape your heart is in You only have one next of kin Better keep 'em in mind.
You're the keeper of the castle So be a good man to your lady The creator of the sunshine in her day 'Tend the garden that you seeded Be a friend when a friend is needed And you won't have to look the other way.