Broccoli

Lyrics

[Repeating Background Verse: Peter Christopherson] Wise words from the departing Eat your greens, especially broccoli Remember to say "thank you" For the things you haven't earned By working the soil We cultivate the sky Mmm, we embrace The vegetable kingdom The death of your father The death of your mother Is something you prepare for All your life, all their lives [Verse 1: John Balance] Wise words from the departing The death of the mother, and the death of the father Is something you prepare for For all of their lives For all of your life [Verse 2: John Balance] Wise words from the departing Eat your greens, especially broccoli Wear sensible shoes And always say "thank you" Especially for the things You never had [Verse 3: John Balance] Wise words from the departing By working the soil We cultivate the sky And enter the vegetable kingdom Of our own heaven By working the soil By working the soil We cultivate good manners We used to say "please", and "thank you" Especially for the things We never had [Verse 4: John Balance] Wise words from the departing: Eat your greens, especially broccoli And always say "thank you," Especially for broccoli