A Good Day for Musicians

Today is the birthday of Neil Finn (Crowded House, Split Enz), Bruce Cockburn, Andre 3000 of OutKast and Susan Janet Ballion, also known as "Siouxsie Sioux" of Siouxsie and the Banshees. It's only fitting that we celebrate since I just recently downloaded Cities in Dust from iTunes. The psychedelic punk tune about the destruction of Pompeii is more post-apocalyptic warning than history lesson. And it's got a great dance beat, too!



Cities in Dust

Water was running; children were running
You were running out of time
Under the mountain, a golden fountain
Were you praying at the Lares shrine?
But ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend

We found you hiding, we found you lying
Choking on the dirt and sand
Your former glories and all the stories
Dragged and washed with eager hands

But ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
your city lies in dust

Water was running; children were running
We found you hiding, we found you lying
Water was running; children were running
We found you hiding, we found you lying
your city lies in dust
ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend

Hot and burning in your nostrils
Pouring down your gaping mouth
Your molten bodies blanket of cinders
Caught in the throes .......

Ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Ohh oh your city lies in dust, my friend

Your city lies in dust