LAST MAN ALIVE

(Music and lyrics by David Gilbert; written and first recorded January, 2005)

The Last Man Alive, the last one to survive

He lives in a world he cannot recognize

He can’t watch TV, or use his 4WD

‘Cause there’s nowhere to go and no reason to hide

He’s a modern man in a primitive state

Red and white and two shades of grey

Closing his eyes can’t make it go away

‘Cause the end of man is here to stay

Thinking back it made so much sense

All the fear and the hatred and the sweet revenge

There’s still a chance to make amends

Sometimes enemies can make best friends

He gives his last speech with a tear in his eye

To an empty shell of what was civilized

Red sky lookin’ like a wilted rose

Feels so good to know the wind still blows

Cold and alone he turns to face

A fading image of the human race

Thinking back it made so much sense

All the fear and the hatred and the sweet revenge

But when the greatest threat to world peace is you

You better listen up before we’re through

Praying that his God will sympathize

Let him make his peace and apologize

Lord, help me define success

How did this all become such a mess

The answer came back so suddenly

As it echoes back to you and me

Although right now it might make sense

All the fear and hatred and the sweet revenge

But take it from me, give it a try

And look your neighbor in the eye

The Last Man Alive he recommends

Turn the other cheek and start a new trend

The Last Man Alive is calling back to you

We got to get it together before we’re through

The Last Man Alive, The Last Man Alive