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Sheep (Original Post) LuckyCharms Aug 31 OP
You are turning the Lounge True Dough Aug 31 #1
Moo. LuckyCharms Aug 31 #2
Lyrics, thanks Roger. quaint Sep 1 #3
Thanks for the lyrics, quaint! LuckyCharms Sep 1 #4
I feel the same. quaint Sep 1 #5

quaint

(4,135 posts)
3. Lyrics, thanks Roger.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 10:06 AM
Sep 1

Hopelessly passing your time in the grassland away
Only dimly aware of a certain unease in the air
You better watch out
There may be dogs about
I've looked over Jordan, and I have seen
Things are not what they seem

What do you get for pretending the danger's not real
Meek and obedient you follow the leader
Down well trodden corridors into the valley of steel
What a surprise

The look of terminal shock in your eyes
Now things are really what they seem
No, this is no bad dream

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me down to lie
Through pastures green He leadeth me the silent waters by
With bright knives he releaseth my soul

He maketh me to hang on hooks in high places
He converteth me to lamb cutlets
For lo, He hath great power, and great hunger
When cometh the day we lowly ones

Through quiet reflection, and great dedication
Master the art of karate
Lo, we shall rise up
And then we'll make the bugger's eyes water

Bleating and babbling we fell on his neck with a scream
Wave upon wave of demented avengers
March cheerfully out of obscurity into the dream
Have you heard the news?

The dogs are dead
You better stay home
And do as you're told
Get out of the road if you want to grow old

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Roger Waters
Sheep lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave

LuckyCharms

(20,472 posts)
4. Thanks for the lyrics, quaint!
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 10:16 AM
Sep 1

I occasionally go through periods where I think this album is the most brilliant thing ever.

The last verse in the song "Dogs" is so profound that it never fails to give me goosebumps.

Hope all is well with you!

And you believe at heart, everyone's a killer...

Who was born in a house full of pain?
Who was trained not to spit in the fan?
Who was told what to do by the man?
Who was broken by trained personnel?

Who was fitted with collar and chain?
Who was given a pat on the back?
Who was breaking away from the pack? (Breaking away)
Who was only a stranger at home? (Only a stranger)

Who was ground down in the end? (Ground down)
Who was found dead on the phone? (Found dead)
Who was dragged down by the stone?
Who was dragged down by the stone?

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