Provider Lyrics - Singles - Midlake

When the first men on the ground were laid 

I wouldn't fall under the mad skirts 

Onward forth into a land of gold 

Swords were drawn upon the road 

Chorus: 

Provider, carry on 

Far from the golden age 

Follow me down a fox hole in the ground 

Don't delay 

Come morning, miles along 

Gathered round, those remained 

With ... and a cry for the land 

Joy to gain 

Winter came and I was old and alone 

Time set's gone under the mad skirts 

Onward further to a land unknown 

With only hope of the sea's ago 

Chorus: 

Provider, carry on 

Far from the golden age 

Follow me down a fox hole in the ground 

Don't delay 

Provider, carry on 

Far from the golden age 

Follow me down a fox hole in the ground 

Don't delay 

Come morning, miles along 

Gathered round, those remained 

With ... and a cry for the land 

Joy to gain