Do you want more?

Posted on Nov 25, 2007 in Life, Music | 0 comments

To commemorate Thanksgiving—and to combat the ceaseless commercialism of the “black Friday” shopping orgy—I would like to share with you the lyrics to a song called I Want More (part 1) by the group Faithless. (I could fill pages about how great Faithless’ music is, but I’ll control myself and only say they won the “Best musical group ever,” as determined by me.)

Listening to this song (or simply reading these lyrics) inspires me to realize that most of us yearn to possess something more, to own another physical trinket or bauble. In reality, if you’re reading this entry on a computer then you’ve likely got everything you need to survive. Even if you are short a bit on your bills, can’t afford to eat lunch out every day, or feel the pinch at the gas pump, you really do have far more to be grateful and give thanks for than not.

“I Want More Part 1″

Hey friend your misery bewilders me
How come you’re never satisfied or gratified
Four walls n’ a roof, electricity,
Stable mind, wife and child,
Hot and cold water to run anytime.
But still you whine.

I want more

A bum could rummage through ya bin
And live like a king
On just one crumb o’ya cake
Now ya say ya life needs fulfilling
Some would give anything to live like you
Shame your mind don’t shine
Like your possessions do.
Whining, complaining all the time,
Don’t see no rain on you
What side your bread is buttered on
If only you knew

What d’ya mean
I want more

I was told as a child,
I want more never gets
Learned to count my blessings
Long before I saw an abacus
So what ya family don’t speak
At least they’re alive
Show me a man without guilt
Or a soul that ain’t lied
You don’t know what ya got
Open your eyes, look around
Really, hear me you,
Ain’t got no reason to be down

What d’ya mean
I want more

Friend what is it that you seek
What is it that your trying to find
Someday I hope you realize
It shined in you all the time.
Hills to climb, sights to see, seas to cross,
Friends to make, hands to shake, the world is yours,
Foods to taste, sounds to hear, love to feel,
Seeds to sow, things to know, fish to reel,
Space to quiz, stones to lift, life’s a gift

What d’ya mean
I want more