Jerusalem

Lyrics

Jerusalem Bright polished crosses in prominent places Cold marble martyrs with pain on their faces Look down , with indifference over culture and race Jerusalem Drab olive faces in endless procession Feel safe in the womb, comfort found in regression They stand, hand in hand with the chosen and the rest Jerusalem Fat men in sandals With similar wives Take photo reminders Of the trip of their lives Then move, as instructed When the tour guide arrives Jerusalem (repeat) A thousand steps lined with elders and children Worn smooth by the feet of the millions of pilgrims Lead some to the shrine and others home to dine Jerusalem Fierce adolescence with open aggression Challenge the notion of nine-tenths possession Whilst pinned to the masts, fly the flags of the past Jerusalem Fat men in sandals With similar wives Take photo reminders Of the trip of their lives Then move, as instructed When the tour guide arrives Jerusalem

Credits

Lyrics Credits: John Evans

Music Credits: John Evans

Performance Credits: John Evans

Description

Short Song Description: The clash of new and old within Jerusalem

Story Behind the Song: I was working in Israel a few years ago and spent a day in Jerusalem. What struck me the most was the tension between new and old concepts, such as historically important buildings or locations obscured by the ubiquitous coke and pepsi signs. But although

Metadata

Song Length: 4:07

Primary Genre: Folk-General

Secondary Genre: Folk-Traditional

Tempo: Medium (111 - 130)

Lead Vocal: Male Vocal

Subject Matter 1: Existence

Mood 1: Nonviolent

Similar Artist 1: Paul Simon

Language: English

Era: 2000 and later