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The Basics Lyrics by ZASKA

A Better Way

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[Chorus]
Ireland you don't know the basics
Ireland you don't know the basics
Ireland you don't know the basics
Ireland you don't know the basics

[Verse 1]
The beautiful, emerald Isle
The greenery, so fertile
Where money reigns, and vultures smile
Our heritage, now defiled

[Pre-Chorus]
Their icy grasp has dropped the ball
The cost of the basics has gone awol
I look around to see and can't believe
The gentrified cold streets, I'm now forced to leave
I grieve

[Chorus]
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)

[Verse 2]
As usual, we toe the line
The boys in green, can't find the time
Bail us out, and keep them sweet
Live in debt, eternally

[Pre-Chorus]
Generations against the wall
Austerity staring straight at us all
The strings on my guitar they gently weep
For all the promises that they never keep
I grieve

[Chorus]
Ireland you don't know the basics
Ireland you don't know the basics
Ireland you don't know the basics
Ireland you don't know the basics

[Instrumental break]

[Chorus]
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
Ireland you don't know the basics (Ireland)
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About “The Basics” by ZASKA

Read the complete lyrics to "The Basics" by ZASKA from the album "A Better Way". 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 Soul, Neo Soul, Ireland.

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"The Basics" is credited to ZASKA. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Basics" appears on "A Better Way".

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