The Wildhearts - Slaughtered Authors

And so it began
the dreams we had were sold unto the man.
And keen they arrived,
picture perfect and pleasing to the eye.

Here's where you sign.
Now welcome to the great design.
All that you are will not be recognised
'till we decide.

Like lambs to the slaughter
they dive into the sea.
And they'll never feel the water
that's coming down all around me.

See how they come?
Innocence is lost within a system.
With yesterday gone
and new young king is crowned, but for how long?

Here's where you sign
to see how bright your star will shine.
You'll be the one to make us beautiful
...international.

Like lambs to the slaughter
they dive into the sea.
And they'll never feel the water
that's coming down all around me.
And those lost Sons and Daughters
of a dying industry
will now choke upon the water.
Where you die there I'll be.

End of the line.
We must regretfully decline.
Our expectations were not satisfied, but be advised
in the eyes of the law regard the leaving member clause.
We have a five year option for your songs.
Now move along...

Like lambs to the slaughter
they dive into the sea.
And they'll never feel the water
that's coming down all around me.