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21st Century Human Lyrics by Midnight Oil

Lasseter’s Gold (Unreleased Demos)

2017

Just like Icarus gravity wouldn′t contain his reach
Nor could he rest till all the stars were breached
Mere sinews of flesh that couldn't cease his dreams
Look out at he′s a 21st century human
Like Prometheus flesh less clay was formed
To fetch and carry till storms went out and washed away
The shapes and movements of all the changing days
Look out it's the 21st century human
He's a 21st century human
Trying to uncover what he′s done
To tie up the past
To control the prеsent at last
Like Cyclops squintin′ down a one-way street
Stеps through fallen arches
Where poverty speaks
Waits for movement till overthrow brings relief
Like Frances with the wolves new people seek light
Shining out from the headwater and the breast
Birth without pain invisible string through everything
It's the 21st century human
He′s a 21st century human
A babbling unraveling new man
He has thrown off his mask
To control the present at last
Present and past present and past
Credits
Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil

About “21st Century Human” by Midnight Oil

Read the complete lyrics to "21st Century Human" by Midnight Oil from the album "Lasseter’s Gold (Unreleased Demos)" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"21st Century Human" is credited to Midnight Oil. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"21st Century Human" appears on "Lasseter’s Gold (Unreleased Demos)" in 2017.

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