shut 'um down

scott-heron, gil

did you hear that rumble? did you hear that sound?

well it wasn't no eartquake

but it shook the ground. it made me think about power

like it or not: i got to work for earth for what it's worth

'cause it's the only earth we've got. shut 'um down!

if that's the only way to keep them from melting down!

shut 'um down!

if that's the only way to keep them from melting down!

i've heard a lot about safety and human error. a few dials and gauges is just a wing and a prayer. if you need perfection

and that's what it takes

then you don't need people

can't use people

you know people make mistakes. shut 'um down!

if that's the only way to keep them from melting down!

shut 'um down!

if that's the only way to keep them from melting down!