Yes, You Live In The Desert

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Published on June 15, 2015 2:38:27 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsWpCGOWFaY

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What are we supposed to do, have dirt around our house on four acres?
Yes. you live in the desert. The desert is made of dirt
California used to be the land of opportunity and freedom
California used to be part of Mexico.

We will pry your water hose
From your cold, dead hands
Your home will be swallowed up
By the rising desert sands

People should not be forced to live on brown lawns and golf on brown courses
But you live in the desert
And the desert takes what it wants
And no, we’re not all equal when it comes to water
Everybody’s equal in the eyes of God and Mother Nature

She will pry your water hose
From your hands, dead and cold
On your face a look of disgust
The world around you turns to dust

All your possessions, your net worth
Slowly sinking into the earth
No sum of money, no weasel bribe
Will bring the water back to your pipe

We didn’t plan on getting a place that’s like African savanna
But you live in the desert
Southern California is a desert
I think we’re being over scrutinized by the world
You think we judge you harshly
But we’re just the beginning

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