The Answer

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Long ago, in a dusty village full of hunger, pain and strife,  
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A man came forth with a vision of truth and a way to a better  
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life. 
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He was convinced he had the answer and he compelled people to  
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follow along. 
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But the hunger never vanished, and the man was banished, and  
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the village dried up and died. 
  
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At a time when wise men peered through glass tubes toward the  
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skies, 
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The Heavens changed in predictable ways and one man was able  
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to find, 
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That he had thought he'd found the answer and he was quick to  
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write his revelations. 
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But as they were scrutinised in his colleagues eyes, he soon  
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became a mockery. 
  
 
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Don't tell me about the answer 'cause then another one will  
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come along soon. 
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I don't believe you have the answer, I've got ideas too. 
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But if you've got enough naiveté, and you've got conviction, 
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Then 'The Answer' is perfect for you. 
  
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An urban sprawl sits, choking on it's discharge, overwhelmed  
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by industry, 
Em                          D 
Searching for a modern day saviour from another place,  
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inclined toward charity 
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Everyone begging for an answer without regard to validity, 
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The searching never ends, it goes on and on and on for  
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eternity. 
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AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH 
 
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The answer is perfect for youuuuuuuuuu!