Year: 1992 - Album: Generator
Written by Greg Graffin
Em C A C D Em Em D C B Long ago, in a dusty village full of hunger, pain and strife, Em D C A man came forth with a vision of truth and a way to a better A D life. Em G C He was convinced he had the answer and he compelled people to D follow along. B C A But the hunger never vanished, and the man was banished, and C D E the village dried up and died. Em D C At a time when wise men peered through glass tubes toward the B skies, Em D C The Heavens changed in predictable ways and one man was able A D to find, Em G C That he had thought he'd found the answer and he was quick to D write his revelations. B C A C But as they were scrutinised in his colleagues eyes, he soon D Em became a mockery. Em G C Don't tell me about the answer 'cause then another one will D come along soon. Em G C B I don't believe you have the answer, I've got ideas too. C A But if you've got enough naiveté, and you've got conviction, C D Em Then 'The Answer' is perfect for you. Em D C An urban sprawl sits, choking on it's discharge, overwhelmed B by industry, Em D Searching for a modern day saviour from another place, C A D inclined toward charity Em G C D Everyone begging for an answer without regard to validity, B C A C The searching never ends, it goes on and on and on for D Em eternity. Em G C D (2x) AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH C D Em The answer is perfect for youuuuuuuuuu!