Paper And Iron (notes And Coins) Lyrics - Black Sea - Xtc

Paper, iron, won't buy Eden 

Working for paper and for iron 

Work for the right to keep my tie on 

Working for paper and for iron 

Work for the unicorn and lion 

I pray the kids aren't starving 

No chicken for the Sunday carving 

I'll stay for one more farthing 

I take home my notes and coins every week 

I'm told I'm worth much more 

But the Church says turn the other cheek 

The other cheek 

Paper, iron, won't buy Eden. 

I know the family needs me 

Can't moan, the factory feeds me 

Won't bite the hand that bleeds me 

I take home my notes and coins every week 

I'll inherit the earth I'm told 

But the Church says to remain this meek 

Remain this meek 

I'm still a proud man. 

Won't show anybody else my wage 

A blend in the crowd man 

Is this anybody's golden age 

Is this anybody's golden age 

Is this anybody's golden age 

Or am I dreaming of a golden cage 

La la lo it's paper 

La la lo it's iron 

La la lo just paper 

La la lo just iron