The alarm goes off and you hit the shower first
I make the coffee, it?s a routine we?ve rehearsed
Turn the radio on and they?re wishing us a happy new year
But nothing much has changed here
verse 2
Another suicide bomb at a market in the Middle East
The authorities estimate 28 dead, at least
Sand soaked with martyr?s blood and mothers? tears
But nothing much has changed here
verse 3
The whole country?s holding those coalminers in its prayers
Counting down how long they?ve gone without air
The reporter does his best to sound sincere
But nothing much has changed here
verse 4
Now there?s a man of God saying something ?bout New Orleans
How the Mississippi River gonna wash them sinners clean
Oh the righteous prey on ignorance and fear
Oh nothing much has changed here
And there?s a storm coming up fast
Better lash yourself to the mast
But of all that comes to pass
Hope dies last
Verse 5
Politicians pointing fingers like they always do
When there?s a scandal looming larger in the rearview
When elections may be closer than they appear
Oh nothing much has changed here
Verse 6
In the eyes of the President citizens are enemies
He?d rather talk to Jesus than to anyone who disagrees
But the phones are bugged and Big Brother is all ears
Oh nothing much has changed here
And there?s a storm coming up fast
Better lash yourself to the mast
But of all that comes to pass
Hope dies last
Verse 7
Sometimes it?s all that you can do to avert your eyes
If you let too much in it will leave you paralysed
It's a world where all you love could disappear
Verse 8
So I take you in my arms before you leave for work
I got a love for you so fierce and true it hurts
You smile at something that I whisper in your ear
Nothing has changed
Nothing has changed
Nothing?s ever gonna change here