Well hopefully this makes the deadline for the Xmas competition
Who knows what time it is over on your side of the planet
I didn't really have a whole lot of time to put into this track, but I hope you get the gist of what I was trying to do. I don't know how well it flows between the different parts
It needs more work I'm sure, but didn't have the time
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday
https://soundcloud.com/crystalsuzy/homeless-in-a-heartless-landIt’s that special time of the year
We shop till we drop and spread lots of cheer
Have turkey dinner with family and friends
Get the latest ipads and clothing trends
I’m a dirty old bum, living on the street
I didn’t choose addiction as my disease
I can’t control my cravings or my broken mind
I’m hungry and cold, most of the time
I’m homeless in a heartless land
Ya, homeless in a heartless land
Can’t you see the twinkling lights?
Can’t you hear the bells at night?
Santa’s coming with his loaded sleigh
Bringing lots of toys for the kids Xmas day
Can’t you feel my pain, can’t you hear my cries
Can’t you see the suffering in my eyes?
So much consumption and so much waste
But the poorest of the poor don’t even get a taste
I’m homeless in a heartless land
Ya, homeless in a heartless land
We give hampers to some of the poor
And the kids get a toy, that’s for sure
We open shelters when it’s really cold
We can only do so much; it’s out of control
Mental illness, addiction and brain injuries
We’re treated like we have social leprosy
Why is our disease treated so differently?
Than lupus or asthma or diabetes
So much Stigma….
So many homeless in a heartless land
Who’s at fault, who’s to blame?
We just want a little compassion; a little dignity.
We’re human beings not aliens. Why are we shunned?
We’re not contagious. We didn’t choose this life.
Maybe we’re here too help you expand your hearts
So that you can love unconditionally.
After all, how would Jesus have treated us?
The world needs more love....