The naked ape
The naked ape
Verse
There’s a mountain in the clouds
An alter of stone.
Where the ancients once worshipped
A long time ago.
Pre chorus
Their gods were the forces of nature.
The sun the moon and the stars.
They hunted, they fished and they gathered.
Just staying alive was hard.
Chorus
They placed their lives in the hands of fate.
Man, the naked ape.
Verse
Now his kingdom is the earth
His altar is gold.
He sees no need to worship.
He now has no soul.
Pre chorus
He fears not the forces of nature.
He’s been to the moon and mars.
He’s explored, he’s fought and he’s conquered.
His planet now bears the scars.
Chorus
He’s now the master of his own fate.
Man, the naked ape.
Bridge
He’ll multiply till all else dies.
There will be no escape.
Thus is the fate, thus is the fate
Of man the naked ape.
Comments
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Very engaging song!!! Enters so well in the ear!! Nice lyrics too, a wonderful tale in the air.
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Not sure this one really works. I think the chorus is too weak. The story is all in the verses, and the chorus isn't really adding anything.
I'd also say that the Bridge doesn't feel like a natural progression from what comes before, feels like a bit of a left turn to me. But maybe that's what you're going for.
"Man, the naked ape" is the most memorable line, but that's more a statement of fact.
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I certainly like the lyric and structure.
I have slight issue with your evolutionary thesis, but it was entertaining, none the less.
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Call it poetic license lol0
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This reminds me of Chris De Burgh's "A Spaceman Came Travellling" in its tone. The difference is that that song stinks and yours doesn't, LOL.
It's a good title/hook. I remember Desmond Moris' book of that name from way back in the '60s. I like the lyric. Good one, Carroll!
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